New “Raptor Train” IoT Botnet Compromises Over 200,000 Devices Worldwide

September 18, 2024 at 01:01PM Cybersecurity researchers uncover Raptor Train botnet operated by Chinese state threat actor Flax Typhoon. Consisting of compromised SOHO & IoT devices, it’s one of the largest Chinese IoT botnets, targeting devices from multiple manufacturers. Raptor Train has been linked to multiple campaigns and has been used for potential exploitation attempts … Read more

Chinese Hackers Have Stepped Up Attacks on Taiwanese Organizations, Cybersecurity Firm Says

June 24, 2024 at 03:18PM A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as RedJuliett has intensified attacks on Taiwanese organizations, particularly in government, education, technology, and diplomacy sectors. They exploited a vulnerability in SoftEther VPN software to access servers. The group’s activities align with Chinese state-sponsored hacking patterns. Recorded Future expects continued targeting of Taiwanese agencies, … Read more

RedJuliett Cyber Espionage Campaign Hits 75 Taiwanese Organizations

June 24, 2024 at 04:24AM Between November 2023 and April 2024, a China-linked state-sponsored threat actor named RedJuliett conducted a cyber espionage campaign targeting government, academic, and diplomatic organizations in Taiwan. They utilized various techniques, including deploying web shells and exploiting vulnerabilities, with a focus on collecting intelligence related to Taiwan’s economic policy and diplomatic … Read more