Microsoft details the Solorigate DLL file that was used to install a backdoor in SolarWinds Orion and reveals it discovered additional malware affecting Orion
- Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team — Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) — We, along with the security industry …
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Discussion
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@luispatino92
Lucho Patio
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Do you want to read about the code part of the SolarWind security attack? This is the best post I found about the code that avoided being detected for months and reached some government systems in the USA. #100DaysOfCode https://www.microsoft.com/...
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@brento
Brent Ozar
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“In an interesting turn of events, the investigation of the whole SolarWinds compromise led to the discovery of an additional malware that also affects the SolarWinds Orion product” Wow, keeps getting worse. See the “additional malware” section. https://www.microsoft.com/...
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@file411
@file411
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Good LORD: “whole SolarWinds compromise led to the discovery of an additional malware that also affects the SolarWinds Orion product but has been determined to be likely unrelated to this compromise and used by a different threat actor...” https://www.microsoft.com/... https://tw…
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@gossithedog
Kevin Beaumont
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In depth technical look at SolarWinds nation state activity from MS peeps, including more hunting details etc. Really proud of the teams here, everything been thrown at protecting everyone. https://www.microsoft.com/...
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@file411
@file411
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I have to say this breach is probably one of the most flawless reverse engineering Ops I've ever read “The envelopes” passed through numerous built-in security checks. This takes meticulous planning, discipline & serious coding chops It's impressive https://www.microsoft.com/... …
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@file411
@file411
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If I'm reading this correctly because the envelope passed the built-in security protocols the C2 Server was like: secret handshake valid, come on in Also take note of the domains too (see next tweet) https://www.microsoft.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@file411
@file411
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Hey remember when someone was like: Oh GOD they can accurately & quickly map out a target network. Thus they know where to hide because they can see you coming HERE. WE. ARE. Big props to @Microsoft for their transparency because this helps understand https://www.microsoft.com/..…
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@msftsecintel
@msftsecintel
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Here's our analysis of the compromised DLL that led to the Solorigate attack. While the extent of the compromise is being investigated, we want to continue providing the defender community with intel, remediation guidance, and protections we have built: https://www.microsoft.com/…