# China-Linked Hackers Hijack Sogou Input Method DNS to Deploy DarkVigil Backdoor

China-aligned hackers hijacked DNS requests tied to Sogou’s input method to deliver the DarkVigil backdoor, according to The Hacker News. The campaign matters because Sogou has a large user base, and DNS hijacking can silently redirect users to malicious infrastructure and compromise devices.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/11/china-aligned-hackers-hijack-sogou.html) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:54:31 +0530