Daxin Resurfaces in Taiwan Alongside Stupig Pre-Login SYSTEM Backdoor
China-linked kernel rootkit Daxin has re-emerged in a Taiwanese manufacturer after a four-year hiatus, accompanied by the newly discovered Stupig pre-login backdoor—flagging persistent espionage risk for firms with APAC supply chains.
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An advanced malware previously attributed to a China-linked threat actor has resurfaced after more than four years within a Taiwan manufacturing firm, along with a previously unreported backdoor dubbed Stupig.
Daxin ("srt64.sys"), as the kernel-mode rootkit is referred to, was first documented by Broadcom-owned Symantec in March 2022, with evidence indicating its use in targeted attacks aimed
Editorial Analysis
European manufacturers relying on Taiwanese suppliers face indirect exposure to advanced persistent threats; the reappearance of dormant implants underscores the need for continuous supply-chain threat monitoring.
Conduct threat hunts for Daxin and Stupig IOCs across manufacturing and OT networks, prioritising segments connected to APAC partners.
A dormant Chinese espionage implant has resurfaced in a Taiwan factory, highlighting supply-chain risk for companies with APAC manufacturing ties.
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