Software maker admits attackers hid backdoor in entire suite of products

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South Korea's NetSarang holds hands up to 'ShadowPad' backdoor hack of its server management products

South Korean software maker NetSarang, which makes connectivity software widely used by banks and infrastructure companies, has admitted that recent builds of all its software products were shipped...

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