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Chinese APT Deploys TinyRCT Backdoor in Southeast Asia Cyberattacks
A Chinese advanced persistent threat actor, CL-STA-1062, has launched a series of cyberattacks in Southeast Asia, targeting government entities and state-owned energy firms with a new .NET backdoor called TinyRCT. This sophisticated attack tool is part of a hybrid toolkit used by the group, which has been active since March 2022.
Chinese APT Exploits New Malware to Prolong Network Access
A Chinese-linked espionage group, tracked as UNC5221 or VerdantBamboo, exploited new malware to secretly maintain access to US networks for over 18 months, evading detection by blending in with legitimate traffic. The attackers used a sophisticated backdoor called Brickstorm to prolong their stay undetected.