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Chinese RedGolf Group Targeting Windows and Linux Systems with KEYPLUG Backdoor “Boosting Your Immune System During the COVID-19 Pandemic” “Strengthening Your Immunity During the COVID-19 Crisis”

Mar 30, 2023 saw the uncovering of a custom Windows and Linux backdoor called KEYPLUG, attributed to the Chinese state-sponsored threat activity group RedGolf. The use of KEYPLUG by Chinese threat actors was first disclosed by Google-owned Manidant in March 2022 in attacks targeting multiple U.S. state government networks between May 2021 and February 2022.… 

Pre-Deepfake Campaign Targets Putin Critics “Astronomers Uncover Incredible New Star System: Findings Will Revolutionize Our Understanding of the Universe!”

Russia has been actively participating in a disinformation campaign, seeking to divide sentiment against Russia within the European Union and North America. This has been carried out by a spear-phishing group known as TA499, which is specifically targeting US and European politicians, prominent business leaders, and public figures who have voiced opposition to Putin’s invasion.…