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Tortoiseshell Expands Malware Toolset With New Backdoor, SSH Tunnel

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Group-IB uncovered new infrastructure linked to the Tortoiseshell threat actor, including an additional backdoor and an SSH tunneling tool.

Group-IB researchers have discovered new Tortoiseshell infrastructure, revealing an expanded backdoor and a purpose-built SSH tunneling utility. Tortoiseshell is known for targeting IT providers and telecom companies, frequently through supply-chain attacks. The expanded toolset suggests the group is investing in stealthy persistence and covert network communications.

Key facts
  • Group-IB identified new Tortoiseshell command infrastructure
  • Toolset includes a backdoor and an SSH tunneling utility
  • Tortoiseshell historically targets IT and telecom providers via supply-chain attacks
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Group-IB uncovered new Tortoiseshell infrastructure, including a backdoor and SSH tunneling tool

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