Mustang Panda Strikes Again: New Cyber Tools Unleashed in Espionage Escapade
Mustang Panda, the notorious Chinese APT, has upgraded its espionage toolkit with an updated ToneShell backdoor and new antics like StarProxy and sneakier keyloggers. Their espionage tactics now include DLL sideloading and other stealthy maneuvers, proving they’re the ninja of the cyber world.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought it was safe to turn your computer on, Mustang Panda gallops in with a whole new set of tricks up its sleeve. They’ve upgraded their backdoor, added some snazzy new tools, and are now sidestepping your defenses like a bullfighter on Red Bull. Buckle up, because this ride is getting wild!
Key Points:
- Mustang Panda, a Chinese espionage-focused APT, has updated its ToneShell backdoor and introduced new tools like StarProxy and keyloggers.
- The group targets government, military entities, NGOs, and minority groups, mainly in East Asia and Europe.
- They utilize DLL sideloading for executing malicious payloads and evading detection.
- New backdoor variants emphasize payload execution and employ a FakeTLS protocol for stealthy communication.
- SplatCloak driver is used to evade detection by disabling security software like Windows Defender and Kaspersky.
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