Unveiling the XZ Utils Linux Backdoor Mastermind, 'Jia Tan'
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Security experts are investigating the identity of "Jia Tan," the coder responsible for the XZ Utils Linux backdoor, suspecting that they may not have acted alone due to the backdoor's sophisticated design and long-term plan. Research suggests that Tan's uploads were linked to China's time zone, with some occurring during notable Chinese holidays, raising questions about their potential connections and motives.
- Who is 'Jia Tan,' the coder behind the XZ Utils Linux backdoor? The Verge
- Here's How Millions of Linux Computers Almost Got Hacked The Intercept
- The Mystery of 'Jia Tan,' the XZ Backdoor Mastermind WIRED
- TechScape: How one man stopped a potentially massive cyber-attack – by accident The Guardian
- Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility targets encrypted SSH connections Ars Technica
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