Chinese Hackers Used Custom Malware to Spy on Governments for 2 Years

New CCP-Backed Cyberespionage Group Targeting Diplomats, Embassies: Palo Alto Networks

Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 researchers have designated a new China-based cyberespionage group in a Sept. 30 report, shedding more light on Beijing’s global intelligence gathering operations. The group, tracked as Phantom Taurus by United 42, was observed attempting to steal sensitive and classified information regarding diplomatic and economic missions, military operations, political meetings, governmental entities including …

Chinese hackers hit government systems, stealing emails and more - here's what we know

Say hi to Phantom Taurus - a newly discovered Chinese state-sponsored cyberespionage group.

Beijing-backed burglars target government web servers

: ‘Phantom Taurus’ created custom malware to hunt secrets across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

Palo Alto Networks spots new China espionage group showcasing advanced skills

An elusive, persistent, newly confirmed China espionage group has hit almost 10 victims of geopolitical importance in the Middle East, Africa and Asia using specific tactics and extreme stealth to avoid detection, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42.  Phantom Taurus uses tools and a distinct homegrown set of malware and backdoors that sets them apart from other China threat groups, said Assaf Dahan, who’s led an investigation into the group…

Chinese Hackers Target Foreign Ministers' Emails In Years-Long Espionage Drive

Investigators discovered that the hackers specifically combed through servers for terms tied to the 2022 China-Arab summit in Riyadh.

Chinese Hackers Breach Foreign Ministers’ Email Servers

Suspected Chinese hackers have breached email servers of foreign ministers as part of a years-long effort targeting the communications of diplomats around the world, according to researchers at the cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks Inc.