ToddyCat cybercriminals using high-end tools to commit ‘industrial scale’ theft

ToddyCat cybercriminals using high-end tools to commit ‘industrial scale’ theft

Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity firm, says the gang uses multiple separate tools to extract data on an “industrial scale” from government organisations, including defence focused companies, located in the Asia-Pacific region. ToddyCat is thought to be a Chinese threat group. “During the observation period, we noted that this group stole data on an industrial scale. …

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UK sanctions China-based hackers

UK sanctions China-based hackers

The sanctioned individuals, Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, along with the Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd., are alleged to be associated with Chinese state-affiliated threat group APT31. Under the sanctions, the culprits’ assets are frozen and UK citizens and businesses are prohibited from managing their funds or resources. Additionally, a travel ban prevents …

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Nsa: FBI, NSA warn about Chinese BlackTech ‘hackers’ targeting military, government sectors

Nsa: FBI, NSA warn about Chinese BlackTech ‘hackers’ targeting military, government sectors

The United States’ security agencies — including FBI and NSA — have issued a warning about bad actors linked to China. According to a press release issued by the agencies, a joint cybersecurity advisory (CSA) has been issued to detail activity of China-linked cyber actors known as BlackTech. “BlackTech has demonstrated capabilities in modifying router …

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