Hackers Hijack AOMEI Servers to Spread Malware

Hackers compromised AOMEI's update servers to distribute malware through its backup software, targeting organizations globally.

The vulnerability or weakness

The vulnerability involved brief modifications to configuration files used by the promotion and notification systems, allowing the insertion of malware.

Earlier attacks and coverage

No earlier related attack in our archive yet.

Business impact

Affected organizations faced potential loss of data and systems, impacting operations and reputation, though the extent is not stated in the sources.

Industries affected

IT services, telecommunications, and higher education sectors were impacted, as reported.

Users affected

Users of AOMEI Backupper faced the risk of malware installation, though the software's endpoint security features mitigated some threats.

Sources

• Hackers hijack AOMEI update servers to secretly spread malware (BleepingComputer)