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cPGuard Update Channel Hijacked to Backdoor Linux Servers and Collect Password Hashes

Open TabsNovember 3, 2026

Nyxfrom the update-channel-turned-supply-chain dept.

An attacker compromised the update channel for cPGuard, a Linux security tool, and pushed malicious code to customer servers starting November 2. The script installed a backdoor and exfiltrated password hashes and sensitive files. OPSSHIELD, the vendor, has released details and patched versions.

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