Security News

Chinese hackers use custom malware to spy on US telecom networks
2025-02-20 16:11

The Chinese state-sponsored Salt Typhoon hacking group uses a custom utility called JumbledPath to stealthily monitor network traffic and potentially capture sensitive data in cyberattacks on U.S....

Chinese hackers abuse Microsoft APP-v tool to evade antivirus
2025-02-18 18:00

The Chinese APT hacking group "Mustang Panda" has been spotted abusing the Microsoft Application Virtualization Injector utility as a LOLBIN to inject malicious payloads into legitimate processes...

Chinese Hackers Exploit MAVInject.exe to Evade Detection in Targeted Cyber Attacks
2025-02-18 15:09

The Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been observed employing a novel technique to evade detection and maintain control over infected systems. This involves the use...

Chinese hackers breach more US telecoms via unpatched Cisco routers
2025-02-14 12:56

China's Salt Typhoon hackers are still actively targeting telecoms worldwide and have breached more U.S. telecommunications providers via unpatched Cisco IOS XE network devices. [...]

Chinese spies suspected of 'moonlighting' as tawdry ransomware crooks
2025-02-14 02:19

Some employees steal sticky notes, others 'borrow' malicious code A crew identified as a Chinese government-backed espionage group appears to have started moonlighting as a ransomware player –...

Chinese espionage tools deployed in RA World ransomware attack
2025-02-13 14:31

A China-based threat actor, tracked as Emperor Dragonfly and commonly associated with cybercriminal endeavors, has been observed using in a ransomware attack a toolset previously attributed to...

RA World Ransomware Attack in South Asia Links to Chinese Espionage Toolset
2025-02-13 11:58

An RA World ransomware attack in November 2024 targeting an unnamed Asian software and services company involved the use of a malicious tool exclusively used by China-based cyber espionage groups,...

Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
2025-02-04 17:39

A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations. [...]

Italy Bans Chinese DeepSeek AI Over Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns
2025-01-31 11:04

Italy's data protection watchdog has blocked Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek's service within the country, citing a lack of information on its use of users' personal data. The...

Top-Rated Chinese AI App DeepSeek Limits Registrations Amid Cyberattacks
2025-01-28 10:16

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has captured much of the artificial intelligence (AI) buzz in recent days, said it's restricting registrations on the service, citing malicious attacks. "Due...