BadAudio Boogie: China-linked Hackers Dance Around Cybersecurity with Stealthy Malware Moves
APT24 hackers have been playing a three-year game of hide and seek with BadAudio, a sneaky malware. From spearphishing tactics to watering hole attacks, they’ve gone from amateur to espionage extraordinaire, evolving into stealthy digital ninjas. Their latest trick? Using animal rescue emails as a Trojan horse for BadAudio malware.
Hot Take:
BadAudio? More like BadActor! These China-linked APT24 hackers are really hitting all the right (or wrong) notes with their espionage campaign. It’s like they’re conducting a symphony of sneakiness, with a bit of spearphishing, a dash of watering hole attacks, and a generous sprinkle of malicious JavaScript. Bravo, APT24, you’ve really outdone yourselves—too bad it’s in the world of cybercrime!
Key Points:
- APT24 hackers are using a new malware called BadAudio in a three-year espionage campaign.
- The campaign employs spearphishing, supply-chain compromise, and watering hole attacks.
- More than 20 public websites and 1,000 domains have been compromised.
- BadAudio uses advanced obfuscation techniques to evade detection.
- Despite its three-year run, BadAudio largely remains undetected by antivirus engines.
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