LapDogs Unleashed: China’s Cyber Espionage Fetches Trouble with Compromised Devices
China-nexus actors are using Operational Relay Boxes (ORBs) in a cyber-espionage campaign dubbed “LapDogs,” targeting the US and Asia. With over 1000 compromised devices, they’re barking up the wrong tree while using fake LAPD certificates to spoof investigators. Who knew routers could have a side gig in international espionage?
Hot Take:
In a plot twist worthy of a cyber-thriller, China-nexus actors are using the LapDogs botnet to wag their digital tails at unsuspecting victims in the US and Asia. Who knew routers could be so sneaky? With a backdoor called “ShortLeash” and fake LAPD certificates, it’s like a cyber-crime caper with a dash of Hollywood flair. Somebody call CSI: Cyber!
Key Points:
- The LapDogs botnet includes over 1000 compromised SOHO devices.
- ShortLeash backdoor uses spoofed LAPD TLS certificates for obfuscation.
- Targets mainly in the US, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
- Attributed to China-nexus Advanced Persistent Threats.
- Similar to other ORB networks like PolarEdge and Volt Typhoon.
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