A threat group identified as Silver Fox is distributing malware through fake software download websites to target Chinese-speaking users and organizations.
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Microsoft
1 quote“The campaign has targeted users looking to download popular software and has resulted in compromises across multiple organizations and industries, primarily affecting China-based operations of multinational organizations and Chinese-speaking users”
Kaspersky
1 quote“The original version of QN Wallpaper is genuine adware: on installation, it delivers bundled partner apps to the device and then displays ad banners to the user”
Aaron Walton
1 quote“This malware isn't unique to any actor, but has been known to be used by GoldenEyeDog”
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All filed from IndiaNamed China · China · Gh0st RAT · QN Wallpaper · ValleyRAT · Aaron Walton · CuboidalCanine · Expel · GoldenEyeDog · Kaspersky · Microsoft · Silver Fox
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