May 23, 2024 at 06:12AM A Chinese state-aligned threat group, known as Diplomatic Specter, has been conducting a brazen espionage campaign across the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia since late 2022. They target high-level government and military entities to obtain sensitive information. The group exploits vulnerabilities, uses various malicious tools, and exfiltrates emails and … Read more
March 27, 2024 at 01:15AM China-linked APT groups have targeted ASEAN member countries in a cyber espionage campaign. Mustang Panda used phishing emails and malware to attack entities during the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. Trend Micro also uncovered a new threat actor called Earth Krahang targeting 116 entities across 35 countries. Leaked documents from I-Soon revealed … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 01:49AM Filipino police uncovered a forced labor camp posing as an online gaming company, rescuing 875 workers, including 504 foreigners. The victims were lured with job offers, but instead had their passports confiscated and were forced to run romance scams. Perpetrators have been charged with anti-trafficking violations following the raid at … Read more
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