GINC-APT-0677 · Targeted, sponsor unknown

CL-UNK-1068

Category
Targeted, sponsor unknown · Targeted intrusions with no sponsor attributed.
Origin
China(high confidence)
Sources
3 sources carry it
Identifier
GINC-APT-0677 · cl-unk-1068

What it is

CL-UNK-1068 is a Chinese threat actor that has targeted critical infrastructure in Asia, primarily focusing on cyberespionage. They utilize cross-platform tools, including the Xnote Linux backdoor and the GodZilla web shell, to maintain a persistent presence and execute credential theft. Their TTPs involve DLL side-loading, the use of custom malware, and batch scripts to bypass security measures. The group has demonstrated a capability for data exfiltration from SQL servers and has employed tools like DumpIt and Volatility for memory analysis.

Attribution

Each attribution is a claim: who makes it, and to whom. Western and Eastern sources are kept apart, as they often disagree.

Tools

The tools and malware families the sources tie to it.

  • Backdoor.Oldrea
  • Batch NET
  • CrossRat
  • Cyber Eye RAT
  • CyberGate

Sources

  • Malpedia malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de