China-Linked Hackers Suspected in ArcaneDoor Cyberattacks Targeting Network Devices

May 6, 2024 at 10:05AM A cyber espionage campaign dubbed ArcaneDoor targeted perimeter network devices from various vendors, possibly linked to China. The attacks involved deploying custom malware and exploiting flaws in Cisco devices. The threat actor’s interest in Microsoft Exchange servers and other vendor devices suggests a Chinese involvement. Additionally, a malware known as … Read more

How ‘Big 4′ Nations’ Cyber Capabilities Threaten the West

February 9, 2024 at 10:20AM The “Big Four” nations – Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea – pose significant cyber and geopolitical threats to the West. Their activities range from cyber espionage to influence operations and financial gain. In the next year, cybersecurity offenses and cyber-influence campaigns are expected to rise, particularly targeting democratic nations’ … Read more

China Crackdown on Cyber Scams in Southeast Asia Nets Thousands but Leaves Networks Intact

October 23, 2023 at 07:00PM Chinese authorities, in coordination with regional counterparts, have been cracking down on cyber scam networks run by powerful Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asia. Tens of thousands of people, primarily Chinese individuals, have been lured into these schemes, leading to embarrassment for Beijing and discouraging Chinese travelers from visiting Southeast … Read more