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New CosmicStrand UEFI Rootkit Variant Found

Kaspersky researchers have found a new UEFI rootkit called CosmicStrand that infects the firmware of some specific motherboards.

Malware, China

ZuoRAT Malware Found Hitting Home Routers

A new piece of malware called ZuoRAT, based on the Mirai code, is hitting SOHO routers and performing DNS and HTTP hijacking.

Malware, China

Chinese Threat Actor Uses Ransomware as a ‘Smokescreen’ For Espionage

Researchers say evidence points to Chinese-based Bronze Starlight using five different ransomware families as a method to disguise its actual goal of espionage.

China, Ransomware

U.S. Government Puts Pressure on Chinese State-Sponsored Actors

NSA Cybersecurity Director Rob Joyce detailed how authorities are cracking down on Chinese state-sponsored actors at RSA.

NSA, China

Chinese Cyber Espionage APTs Refocus Strategy

A recent report shows how a smaller set of Chinese APT actors have emerged in the past few years with 'more focused, professionalized, and sophisticated attacks.'

APT, China