CPUID Website Compromised to Spread STX RAT Malware

Threat actors compromised the official CPUID website and distributed the STX RAT malware by replacing legitimate download links for CPU-Z and HWMonitor with malicious versions. The attack, classified as a watering hole attack, remained active for several hours, during which users who downloaded the tampered files were infected. The STX RAT malware provided attackers with remote access to compromised systems. No specific dates, CVE IDs, or victim counts were disclosed in the report. The breach targeted users seeking system monitoring tools from the trusted CPUID platform.