
DAEMON Tools Software Compromised in Supply Chain Attack with Signed Malicious Installers
Supply Chain AttacksMalwareCybersecuritySoftware VulnerabilitiesDAEMON ToolsDigital CertificatesKaspersky
A newly identified supply chain attack has compromised DAEMON Tools software installers, delivering malicious payloads to users. The tampered installers are distributed from the official DAEMON Tools website and are signed with legitimate digital certificates belonging to the developers. Kaspersky researchers Igor Kuznetsov, Georgy Kucherin, and Leonid identified the attack, though no specific malware family or technical indicators were disclosed. The attack leverages trusted distribution channels to bypass security measures, increasing the risk of widespread infection. No exact timeline or affected versions were provided in the findings.