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Stealthy Mistic backdoor linked to ransomware access broker KongTuke

·Source: BleepingComputer

Updated:

Executive Summary

A new backdoor dubbed Mistic has been observed in financially motivated attacks targeting organizations in the insurance, education, IT, and professional services sectors. [...]

Analysis

A new backdoor dubbed Mistic has been observed in financially motivated attacks targeting organizations in the insurance, education, IT, and professional services sectors. [...]
Source Attribution

Originally published by BleepingComputer on Jun 24, 2026.

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