Bad news!
So in China state-based spyware platform can turn into a commercial spyware platform? Is the Communist Party of China running a rogue state?
"Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address." (Source)
"Security researchers say they have evidence that a Chinese-linked spyware has expanded from mainland China to now target victims in over a dozen countries, including across Europe and the United States. The previously identified spyware also has new functionality capable of stealing troves of data and remotely bricking devices.
The researchers at cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf said that the LightSpy spyware, first discovered in 2018 and previously linked to Chinese state-backed hackers, has since evolved into a commercial spyware platform operated by a single threat actor who caters to governments, enterprises, and militaries. ...
According to the company, LightSpy operates a network of at least 117 servers in several countries around the world. ..."
What is an arctic wolf doing? (Source)
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