{"id":68309,"date":"2024-06-20T12:09:49","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T12:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/?p=68309"},"modified":"2024-06-21T01:56:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T01:56:07","slug":"attacking-telcos-using-espionage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/attacking-telcos-using-espionage\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Hackers Attacking Telcos Using Reconnaissance Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A long-running espionage campaign by attackers using tools associated with Chinese hacking groups has breached multiple telecom operators in an Asian country since at least 2021, with evidence suggesting activity may date back to 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The attackers installed backdoors on targeted companies&#8217; networks and <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/hackers-openjs-javascript-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">attempted <\/a>to steal credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Symantec analysis Nearly all of the organizations targeted were telecoms, a services company in the telecoms sector, and a university in another Asian nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attackers-deployed-custom-malware\"><strong>Attackers Deployed Custom Malware<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coolclient is a backdoor used by the Fireant group (Mustang Panda) to log <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/snake-keylogger-malware\/\">keystrokes<\/a>, manipulate files, and communicate with a command and control server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickheal, a backdoor long associated with the Neeedleminer group (aka RedFoxtrot).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The variant used was nearly identical to one documented in 2021, communicating with a hardcoded C&amp;C server over a custom protocol disguised as SSL traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rainy Day is a backdoor employed by the Firefly group (aka Naikon). Most variants were executed using a loader that decrypts a payload from an external file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(238,238,238) 91%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%)\"><strong><strong><code>Scan Your Business Email Inbox to Find&nbsp;Advanced Email Threats -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/trustifi.com\/real-time-threat-scan?utm_source=cybersecuritynews&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=CyberSecuritynews&amp;utm_id=cybersecuritynews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Try AI-Powered Free Threat Scan<\/a><\/code><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the backdoors, the attackers used keylogging malware, port scanning tools, credential dumping, and the Responder LLMNR\/NBT-NS\/mDNS poisoning tool, enabling <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/remote-administration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RDP on compromised systems<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tools have strong links to multiple Chinese<a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/a-new-espionage-hacking-campaign-targeting-telecoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> espionage<\/a> groups. Coolclient, Quickheal, and Rainyday are each exclusively used by the Fireant, Needleminer, and Firefly groups, respectively, reads the <a href=\"https:\/\/symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com\/threat-intelligence\/telecoms-espionage-asia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">report<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple security firms consider all three groups to be operating from China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coolclient, a backdoor used by the Fireant group (aka Mustang Panda) to log keystrokes, manipulate files, and communicate with a command and control server.<a href=\"https:\/\/thehackernews.com\/2024\/06\/chinese-cyber-espionage-targets-telecom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quickheal, a backdoor long associated with the Neeedleminer group (aka RedFoxtrot). The variant used was nearly identical to one documented in 2021, communicating with a hardcoded C&amp;C server over a custom protocol disguised as SSL traffic.<a href=\"https:\/\/thehackernews.com\/2024\/06\/chinese-cyber-espionage-targets-telecom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rainyday, a backdoor employed by the Firefly group (aka Naikon). Most variants were executed using a loader that decrypts a payload from an external file.<a href=\"https:\/\/thehackernews.com\/2024\/06\/chinese-cyber-espionage-targets-telecom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether the campaign involves multiple actors operating independently, a single actor using shared tools and personnel, or a collaborative effort remains unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the custom backdoors, the attackers employed various other tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), such as keylogging malware, <a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/web-security-scanners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">port scanning<\/a> tools, credential theft through the dumping of registry hives, and the use of publicly available tools like Responder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate motive is also uncertain but may involve intelligence gathering on the telecoms sector, eavesdropping, or establishing a disruptive capability against the country&#8217;s critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incident highlights the persistent threat of Chinese state-sponsored hacking against sensitive industries like telecommunications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations are advised to bolster monitoring for signs of compromise and ensure<a href=\"https:\/\/cybersecuritynews.com\/best-practices-for-establishing-robust-security-measures-in-your-database-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> robust<\/a> defenses are in place to protect against stealthy espionage campaigns by advanced adversaries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(238,238,238) 87%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%)\"><strong><code><strong>Free<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Webinar! 3 Security Trends to Maximize MSP Growth&nbsp;-&gt;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/go.cynet.com\/3-security-trends-to-maximize-msp-growth?utm_source=cyber_security_news&amp;utm_medium=sponsored_article&amp;utm_campaign=Q2-sponsored-webinars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Register For Free<\/a><\/strong><\/code><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A long-running espionage campaign by attackers using tools associated with Chinese hacking groups has breached multiple telecom operators in an Asian country since at least 2021, with evidence suggesting activity may date back to 2020. 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