Chinese hacking groups are increasingly utilizing sophisticated 'ORB networks' to obfuscate their cyber espionage activities, according to Mandiant researchers. These networks allow hackers to evade detection and have been in operation since at least 2018. The espionage efforts have targeted military and government organizations in the South China Sea, as well as entities in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Groups such as Unfading Sea Haze, Sharp Dragon, and TGR-STA-0043 are involved in these activities. The Biden administration is stepping up efforts to protect U.S. critical infrastructure in response to these growing threats. National Cyber Director Harry Coker emphasized the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to counteract the advanced persistent threats posed by Chinese state-aligned actors.
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🚨 China-nexus espionage actors increasingly utilize scalable "ORB networks" to evade detection. Learn how these networks function and how defenders should respond in our latest blog post: https://t.co/izEi318OJu #Cybersecurity #CyberEspionage #Mandiant https://t.co/IYfSDLEGRT
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Chinese-linked hacking units increasingly use ‘ORBs’ to obfuscate espionage, @Mandiant researchers say. https://t.co/17QBhwK5GT via @AJVicens