China’s LapDogs: The Espionage Campaign Fetching Data with Sneaky Backdoor Tricks!
The LapDogs campaign by a China-linked APT has unleashed a network of over 1,000 backdoored nodes for espionage, targeting IT, media, and more. Their stealthy trick? Installing ShortLeash backdoors on routers, posing as LAPD. This isn’t Hollywood; it’s cybersecurity intrigue with a dash of espionage flair.
Hot Take:
Just when we thought we had seen it all, a China-linked APT group comes in with their new furry espionage campaign, LapDogs. Forget about barking up the wrong tree; these cyber hounds are all about sniffing around your routers. Who knew the biggest threat to your cybersecurity could be your doggedly loyal Wi-Fi?
Key Points:
- China-linked APT group is behind the LapDogs espionage campaign.
- More than 1,000 backdoored nodes have been established for spying.
- Small office/home office routers are targeted using a custom backdoor called ShortLeash.
- The campaign spoofs TLS certificates as ‘LAPD’ for stealth operations.
- Connected to more extensive operations known as PolarEdge, targeting IT and other industries.
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