Chinese Hackers Spotted Using Linux Variant of PingPull in Targeted Cyberattacks
A new undocumented tool with the codename Sword2033, as well as a Linux backdoor variation known as PingPull, are being used by the Chinese nation-state group known as Alloy Taurus.
According to research from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, the gang recently engaged in harmful cyber operations directed against South Africa and Nepal.
A threat actor known for attacks on telecom businesses since at least 2012 has been given the constellation-themed alias Alloy Taurus. Microsoft also keeps track of it under the name Granite Typhoon read more Chinese Hackers Spotted Using Linux Variant of PingPull in Targeted Cyberattacks.
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