APT41 Targets Multiple Sectors in Sustained Campaign

APT41 Targets Multiple Sectors in Sustained Campaign


  • APT41 targets shipping, logistics, media, technology, and automotive sectors in Italy, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and the U.K.

  • Uses non-public malware for espionage and non-state-sponsored missions.

  • Employs web shells, custom droppers, and public tools for persistence and data exfiltration.

  • DUSTTRAP malware has 15 plugins for commands, file operations, keystrokes, and more.

  • Code signing certificates likely stolen, linked to a South Korean gaming company.

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