Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)
A sophisticated, long-term cyber attack typically carried out by well-funded groups.
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In early 2020, a routine software update for SolarWinds’ Orion contained hidden malware, SUNBURST, leading to a global cyber-espionage campaign. Discovered by FireEye in December 2020, the breach highlighted vulnerabilities in trust and supply chains, with attackers, linked to Russian intelligence, exploiting a single vendor to access numerous networks for strategic data gathering.
Chronicles of Compromise 