DAEMON Tools Devs Confirm Breach, Release Malware-Free Version
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Daemon Tools Developer Confirms Software Was Trojanized
A China-linked threat actor backdoored a version of Daemon Tools to infect thousands This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Daemon Tools Developer Confirms Software Was Trojanized The post Daemon Tools Developer Confirms Software Was Trojanized appeared first on IT Security News.
Kaspersky Says Daemon Tools Supply Chain Attack Is Compromising Thousands Of Windows Computers
Kaspersky said it has identified a malicious backdoor embedded in the Windows version of Daemon Tools, warning that the ongoing supply chain attack is affecting thousands of computers worldwide. Researchers Describe Widespread Malware CampaignKaspersky said telemetry collected from systems running its antivirus software indicates the campaign is widespread and actively targeting Windows users who installed Daemon Tools. The cybersecurity company…
It has been revealed that malware was embedded in the official installer of the long-established disk image mounting software "DAEMON Tools Lite". According to security company Kaspersky, the tampering began on April 8, 2026, and the developer, Disc Soft Limited, has acknowledged the problem and released version 12.6.0.2445, which does not contain the malware.
An attack on DAEMON Tools Lite has infected Windows systems for weeks. Hackers smuggled a Trojan into the official free version of the software in April. Users now need to act quickly and install the adjusted version. (Continue reading)
Since the beginning of April, the official downloads of Daemon Tools have been used to spread malicious software.
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