‘Earth Minotaur’ Exploits WeChat Bugs, Sends Spyware to Uyghurs

December 5, 2024 at 11:12AM Researchers at Trend Micro have identified a cyber-threat operation, Earth Minotaur, targeting the Tibetan and Uyghur communities using the Moonshine exploit kit. This operation delivers the DarkNimbus spyware to Android and Windows devices, stealing personal data and monitoring activities. Users are advised to exercise caution and update applications regularly. **Meeting … Read more

Hackers Target Uyghurs and Tibetans with MOONSHINE Exploit and DarkNimbus Backdoor

December 5, 2024 at 08:39AM The Earth Minotaur threat cluster uses the MOONSHINE exploit kit and the DarkNimbus backdoor to target Tibetans and Uyghurs through social engineering and phishing methods. It exploits Chromium vulnerabilities, facilitating long-term surveillance on Android and Windows devices, while affecting numerous countries and employing advanced malware tools. ### Meeting Takeaways on … Read more

MOONSHINE Exploit Kit and DarkNimbus Backdoor Enabling Earth Minotaur’s Multi-Platform Attacks

December 5, 2024 at 02:38AM Trend Micro researchers uncovered the Earth Minotaur group utilizing the MOONSHINE exploit kit, targeting vulnerabilities in instant messaging apps, particularly against Tibetan and Uyghur communities. They discovered an Android backdoor, DarkNimbus, which also runs on Windows. MOONSHINE has evolved since 2019, with over 55 identified servers by 2024. ### Meeting … Read more