Taiwan
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Taiwan Web Infrastructure Targeted by UAT-7237, Cisco Talos Says
Cisco Talos links a China-aligned APT cluster, UAT-7237, to attacks on Taiwan’s web infrastructure, using customized open-source tooling and a SoundBill shellcode loader to deploy backdoors and credentials-stealing utilities. The operation, active since 2022 and considered a sub-group of UAT-5918, also employs VPN persistence and RDP access, with updates to embed Mimikatz and broader lateral…
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Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Taiwanese Semiconductor Industry
Recent spear-phishing campaigns linked to Chinese state-sponsored groups are targeting Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, emphasizing the vital role of cybersecurity in this critical sector amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.
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China Acknowledges Cyberattacks on U.S. Infrastructure Amid Growing Tensions
A recent report reveals that Chinese officials acknowledged their country’s involvement in cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure during a meeting with U.S. officials. The admission comes amid rising tensions over Taiwan and highlights China’s cyber operations strategy. In related news, Alibaba Cloud expands overseas while India implements a significant subsidy scheme for electronics manufacturing.
