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Operation AkaiRyū Attacks Detection: China-Backed MirrorFace APT Targets Central European Diplomatic Institute Using ANEL Backdoor
Operation AkaiRyū Attacks Detection: China-Backed MirrorFace APT Targets Central European Diplomatic Institute Using ANEL Backdoor

According to ESET APT Activity Report Q2 2024-Q3 2024, China-linked threat groups dominate global APT campaigns, with MustangPanda responsible for 12% of activity during the observed quarters of 2024. Another nefarious China-backed APT group tracked as MirrorFace (aka Earth Kasha) has been observed expanding its geographical reach to target the diplomatic agency in the EU […]

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APT40 Attacks Detection: People’s Republic of China State-Sponsored Hackers Rapidly Exploit Newly Revealed Vulnerabilities for Cyber-Espionage
APT40 Attacks Detection: People’s Republic of China State-Sponsored Hackers Rapidly Exploit Newly Revealed Vulnerabilities for Cyber-Espionage

The latest advisory issued by law enforcement agencies within Australia, the U.S., Canada, Germany, the U.K., New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan, warns of the growing threat posed by APT40 operated on behalf of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). Specifically, the advisory details the activities of the People’s Republic of China state-sponsored group able […]

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Earth Preta APT Attack Detection: China-Linked APT Hits Asia with DOPLUGS Malware, a New PlugX Variant 
Earth Preta APT Attack Detection: China-Linked APT Hits Asia with DOPLUGS Malware, a New PlugX Variant 

The nefarious China-backed Earth Preta APT also known as Mustang Panda has been targeting Asian countries in the long-lasting adversary campaign, which applied an advanced iteration of PlugX malware dubbed DOPLUGS.  Detecting Earth Preta Attacks Using DOPLUGS Malware The year 2023 has been marked by the escalating activity of APT collectives reflecting the influence of […]

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China-Backed APT Attack Detection: Withstanding the Escalating Sophistication & Maturity of Chinese State-Sponsored Offensive Operations Based on the Recorded Future’s Insikt Group Research
China-Backed APT Attack Detection: Withstanding the Escalating Sophistication & Maturity of Chinese State-Sponsored Offensive Operations Based on the Recorded Future’s Insikt Group Research

In the last five years, Chinese nation-backed offensive campaigns have evolved into more sophisticated, stealthy, and well-coordinated threats as compared to previous years. This transformation is characterized by the extensive exploitation of zero-days and known vulnerabilities in publicly accessible security and network instances. Additionally, there is a stronger focus on operational security, aimed at reducing […]

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PlugX Malware Used by China-Aligned APT Actor TA416 Targets European Allies to Cripple Ukrainian Refugee Services
PlugX Malware Used by China-Aligned APT Actor TA416 Targets European Allies to Cripple Ukrainian Refugee Services

The Chinese state-sponsored APT group TA416 (aka Mustang Panda/Red Delta) has been found targeting European government agencies and diplomatic entities that deliver services for Ukrainian refugees and migrants who flee from Russian aggression. A detailed analysis shows that attackers primarily aim at conducting long-term cyber-espionage campaigns rather than chasing immediate gains. The research conducted by […]

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