The National Police Agency and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity in Japan have warned about a Chinese-supported cyber-espionage group called “MirrorFace” operating since 2019. The group is known for conducting sophisticated cyberattacks aimed at stealing technological and national security secrets. Recent activities involved phishing campaigns and exploiting network device vulnerabilities across sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and aerospace. Authorities aim to raise awareness and urge organizations and individuals to enhance cybersecurity measures.

FIN7 Deploys Anubis Backdoor to Hijack Windows Systems via Compromised SharePoint Sites
The Russian cybercrime group FIN7 is linked to a Python-based backdoor named Anubis, providing them remote access to compromised Windows systems, says Swiss cybersecurity firm