A China-linked operator ran an AI-driven hacking campaign from one server, hitting ministries in Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, and India.
Vietnam
Operation Hanoi Thief targets Vietnam with a pseudo-polyglot LNK/image file that executes malicious code via ftp.exe. The attack deploys LOTUSHARVEST stealer via DLL sideloading to steal Chrome/Edge credentials.
Google exposed UNC6229, a Vietnam-based group running "Fake Career" phishing on job boards. They use fake lures to compromise digital advertising accounts and corporate credentials for profit.
A new BankBot campaign targets Android users in Indonesia and Vietnam. The malware uses spoofed app stores and a WebSocket-based download for stealth.
Cyble uncovers RedHook, a new Android banking trojan targeting Vietnamese users with sophisticated phishing, remote access, screen capture, and keylogging for full device takeover.
Interpol and Asian law enforcement blocked 20,000 malicious IPs and seized 41 servers in a major takedown of information-stealing malware infrastructure.
Socket uncovers malicious RubyGems impersonating Fastlane plugins, stealing sensitive CI/CD data by rerouting Telegram API calls. Beware of fastlane-plugin-telegram-proxy!