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Operation AkaiRyū Attacks Detection: China-Backed MirrorFace APT Targets Central European Diplomatic Institute Using ANEL Backdoor
- China-linked threat groups are prominent in global APT campaigns, with MirrorFace expanding targeting to a European diplomatic agency using the ANEL backdoor in the AkaiRyū operation.
- Amid rising geopolitical tensions, APTs pose significant cybersecurity threats, with state-sponsored actors employing zero-day vulnerabilities and advanced malware to infiltrate critical systems.
- SOC Prime Platform offers detection algorithms to counter MirrorFace APT attacks, aligned with MITRE ATT&CK framework for seamless integration into security tools.
- Security professionals can leverage Uncoder AI to parse and utilize IOCs from ESET's Operation AkaiRyū research for tailored SIEM or EDR queries.
- By exploring the Threat Detection Marketplace, defenders can access rules and queries to detect malicious activities associated with state-sponsored APT groups.
- MirrorFace's AkaiRyū operation targeted a Central European diplomatic entity in 2024, utilizing tools like AsyncRAT, ANEL backdoor, Visual Studio Code's remote tunnels, and more.
- MirrorFace, a China-linked threat actor, has targeted various sectors since 2019 and exhibited advanced TTPs, including spearphishing campaigns and the use of LODEINFO and HiddenFace backdoors.
- MirrorFace's operations in 2024 involved spearphishing and the deployment of malicious files through trusted applications, like McAfee and JustSystems, to install the ANEL backdoor.
- By erasing evidence and employing techniques like running malware in Windows Sandbox, MirrorFace has enhanced operational security, emphasizing the need for heightened cybersecurity vigilance globally.
- The surge in cyber-espionage campaigns by China-backed groups underscores the importance of proactive defense measures and global collaboration to mitigate evolving cyber threats.
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