Earth Alux Hackers Employ VARGIET Malware to Attack Organizations

China-Linked Earth Alux Uses VARGEIT And COBEACON In Multi-Stage Cyber Intrusions - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new China-linked threat actor called Earth Alux that has targeted various key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, IT services, and retail in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin American (LATAM) regions. “The first sighting of its activity was in the second quarter of 2023; back then, it was predominantly observed in the APAC region,” Trend Micro resear…

China-Linked Earth Alux Uses VARGEIT and COBEACON in Multi-Stage Cyber Intrusions

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new China-linked threat actor called Earth Alux that has targeted various key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, IT services, and retail in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin American (LATAM) regions. "The first sighting of its activity was in the second quarter of 2023; back then, it was

Earth Alux Hackers Use VARGIET Malware to Target Organizations

A new wave of cyberattacks orchestrated by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Alux has been uncovered, revealing the use of sophisticated malware, including the VARGEIT backdoor, to infiltrate critical industries. Linked to China, Earth Alux has been targeting organizations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and Latin America since 2023, focusing on sectors such […] The post Earth Alux Hackers Use VARGIET Malware to Target Organ…

Earth Alux Hackers Employ VARGIET Malware to Attack Organizations

The cybersecurity landscape has been disrupted by Earth Alux, a China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) group actively conducting espionage operations since the second quarter of 2023. Initially targeting the Asia-Pacific region, the group expanded its operations to Latin America by… Read more → The post Earth Alux Hackers Employ VARGIET Malware to Attack Organizations appeared first on IT Security News.

Cybercriminals have apparently hacked the systems of a MAN subsidiary. The Munich headquarters, according to the company, is not affected. MAN Truck & Bus The notorious ransomware gang Ransomhub published a darknet post on March 21st about a data theft at MAN Truck & Bus. The hackers claim to have obtained 92 gigabytes of data from the Munich-based commercial vehicle manufacturer. However, they have not disclosed the exact nature of the informat…