Volt Typhoon

• 09 Feb 2024

Source: IE

Microsoft has detected covert, targeted malicious activity by the Chinese state-sponsored group Volt Typhoon, aimed at post-compromise credential access & network system discovery, targeting US critical infrastructure.

• Volt Typhoon affecting various sectors including communications, manufacturing, utilities, transportation, construction, maritime, government, IT, and education.
  • Observed behaviour indicates a covert intent for prolonged undetected espionage and access retention.
    • To reach their goal, the attacker focuses on stealth, using basic techniques to collect data and maintain access, while disguising their activity within regular network traffic, often through compromised home office equipment and custom tools for remote control.
• Equation Group (USA), Fancy Bear (Russia), APT37 (North Korea), Turla (APT34) (Iran), SandWorm (Russia), etc. are some of the other hacking groups used by security agencies.

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