Backdoors are everywhere right now—from malicious code exploiting Linux systems and spreading AI-powered malware, to illicit shortcuts in education, payments infrastructure, and consumer devices. Security researchers are tracking new variants linked to ransomware gangs while governments crack down on economic evasion schemes.
·Linux kernel flaws and new backdoor variants like Mistic are being actively exploited by access brokers selling footholds to ransomware operations
·A payments group accused of serving as a Chinese backdoor is relocating staff out of China amid scrutiny
·Students are using backdoor methods to gain admission to elite schools, prompting institutional concerns
·A robot lawn mower manufacturer is removing an intentional backdoor it built into its devices
·UK authorities are targeting backdoor schemes used to evade Russian sanctions through new enforcement measures
drawn from The Hacker News, Bored Panda, Financial Times, WSJ · updated 3d ago