Researchers Uncover Pre-Stuxnet ‘fast16’ Malware Targeting Engineering Software
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What’s new: Researchers from SentinelOne have discovered a previously undocumented malware, codenamed fast16, which dates back to 2005. This Lua-based malware targets high-precision engineering software, aiming to manipulate calculations and potentially cause significant disruptions in scientific and engineering processes. Fast16 is noted to predate the Stuxnet worm by at least five years and is the first known Windows malware to embed a Lua engine.
Who’s affected
Organizations using high-precision calculation software, particularly those involved in civil engineering, physics, and simulation processes, may be at risk. Specific software potentially targeted includes LS-DYNA 970, PKPM, and the MOHID hydrodynamic modeling platform.
What to do
- Review and enhance security measures for systems running high-precision engineering software.
- Monitor for unusual behavior or unauthorized changes in software outputs.
- Ensure that security products are up-to-date and configured to detect potential threats.
