Why in the world would that specific 3x3 matrix be a trigger for an attack? Are they trying to find someone doing some particular kind of numerical analysis?
Perhaps they just need a way to sneakily activate it? Or perhaps they have a target application which they know uses that. This method suggests a supply chain attack where a valid contributor to a library 'accidentally' includes this package and the hack carries out before anyone notices.
My guess is that it's crypto related but of course it could be anything.
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My guess is that it's crypto related but of course it could be anything.