#StateSponsoredActor

Patchwork Hackers Target Bhutan with Advanced Brute Ratel C4 Tool

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July 24, 2024 at 06:36AM Patchwork, a threat actor linked to cyber attacks targeting entities connected to Bhutan, has utilized the Brute Ratel C4 framework and an updated backdoor, PGoShell. Known as APT-C-09, the state-sponsored actor has a history of conducting spear-phishing and watering hole attacks against China and Pakistan. Additionally, Patchwork has employed romance-themed … Read more

China-Linked Hackers Suspected in ArcaneDoor Cyberattacks Targeting Network Devices

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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