#CovertCommunication

Noise Storms: Massive Amounts of Spoofed Web Traffic Linked to China

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September 20, 2024 at 08:51AM Threat intelligence company GreyNoise has highlighted a worrying trend involving mass spoofed traffic potentially linked to China. Named Noise Storm, these controlled traffic bursts exhibit diverse characteristics, including their focus on specific internet segments and connection to major Chinese platforms. GreyNoise speculates potential motives for these mysterious activities and emphasizes … Read more

US Gov Disrupts SOHO Router Botnet Used by Chinese APT Volt Typhoon

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February 1, 2024 at 04:06AM The US government conducted a major takedown of a botnet using end-of-life Cisco and Netgear routers that were exploited by Chinese state-backed hackers. The botnet, linked to the Chinese APT Volt Typhoon, targeted various sectors, and the FBI remotely seized control of infected routers. The operation aimed to delete malware … Read more