China-linked threat actor, PurpleHaze, targeted over 70 global organizations, including governments and media, in cyber-espionage attacks between July 2024 and March 2025.
SentinelOne warns of targeted reconnaissance efforts by PurpleHaze to gather information for potential future attacks, with tactics and tools linked to APT15.
The attacks used an Operational Relay Box network and a Windows backdoor called GoReShell, aligning with broader Chinese APT patterns.
Focus on cybersecurity firms highlights the need for constant vigilance, monitoring, and rapid response capabilities to counter evolving threats.