China’s Cyber Snoop Squad: How They Exploit Zero-Day Flaws to Infiltrate Global Networks

China-nexus cyber espionage actor UNC3886 exploits zero-day flaws in Fortinet, Ivanti, and VMware devices, using multiple persistence mechanisms to maintain access to compromised environments. The sophisticated adversary employs rootkits, backdoors, and custom SSH servers, targeting industries from government to aerospace. Security recommendations from Fortinet and…

Hot Take:

UNC3886 is like the Houdini of cyber espionage, making your security measures disappear while leaving you scratching your head. These hackers have more backup plans than a paranoid doomsday prepper!

Key Points:

  • UNC3886 utilizes zero-day exploits in Fortinet, Ivanti, and VMware devices.
  • Multiple persistence mechanisms, including network devices, hypervisors, and VMs, are employed.
  • Targets include governments, telecoms, tech, aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.
  • Uses rootkits like Reptile and Medusa to maintain access and log credentials.
  • Deploys backdoors like MOPSLED and RIFLESPINE, leveraging GitHub and Google Drive for C2 channels.

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