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Chinese state hackers are infecting TP-Link routers with custom, malicious firmware

May 18, 2023
Source: techspot.com techspot.com
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What just happened? A Chinese-sponsored group is leading a new, sophisticated cyber-attack against sensible European targets, and hackers are effectively covering their tracks by abusing infected routers belonging to oblivious home users. The routers are mostly manufactured by TP-Link, but the threat could spread elsewhere. Check Point researchers have uncovered yet another advanced persistent threat (APT), which is operated by a Chinese-sponsored group identified as "Camaro Dragon." The attack, which mostly overlaps with malicious activities previously attributed to the "Mustang Panda" crew, is designed to cover its tracks behind TP-Link routers infected by a complex malware component. The Camaro Dragon...
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