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Hackers hijack cPGuard autoupdate to deploy backdoor, steal data

BleepingComputer·November 3, 2026·1 min read
Hackers hijack cPGuard autoupdate to deploy backdoor, steal data

Attackers compromised the update infrastructure for the cPGuard web security suite to distribute a backdoor and a data-stealing script. The hijacked autoupdate mechanism delivered malicious code to users, allowing unauthorized access and data exfiltration. The full scope of affected systems and stolen data remains under investigation.

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