The Chinese APT known as TA423 (aka Red Ladon, APT40 and Leviathan) has been operating a cyberespionage campaign across Australia, Malaysia and Europe. The campaign has had three distinct phases – the latest from April 2022 to mid-June 2022. The primary targets have been Australian organizations and energy exploration in the South China Sea.
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Chinese Hackers Target Energy Firms in South China Sea
The Chinese APT known as TA423 (aka Red Ladon, APT40 and Leviathan) has been operating a cyberespionage campaign across Australia, Malaysia and Europe. The campaign has had three distinct phases – the latest from April 2022 to mid-June 2022. The primary targets have been Australian organizations and energy exploration in the South China Sea. The post Chinese Hackers Target Energy Firms in South China Sea appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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