GINC-APT-0928 · Targeted, sponsor unknown

Shadow Campaigns

Also UNC6619, TGR-STA-1030.

Category
Targeted, sponsor unknown · Targeted intrusions with no sponsor attributed.
Origin
Unknown
Sources
3 sources carry it
Identifier
GINC-APT-0928 · shadow-campaigns

What it is

TGR-STA-1030 is a state-aligned cyberespionage group operating out of Asia, known for compromising government and critical infrastructure organizations across 37 countries. The group frequently deploys web shells, such as Behinder, Neo-reGeorg, and Godzilla, on both external and internal web servers to maintain access and enable lateral movement. TGR-STA-1030 has conducted extensive reconnaissance against government infrastructure, particularly focusing on nations in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand regions, as well as European countries like Germany. The group primarily targets government ministries and departments for espionage purposes, especially those exploring specific economic partnerships.

Names

The names each vendor, agency and source gives it. Naming differs by who tracks the actor, so one group carries many.

Mandiant
UNC6619
Other names
TGR-STA-1030

Tools

The tools and malware families the sources tie to it.

  • China Chopper
  • CrossRat
  • Cyber Eye RAT
  • CyberGate
  • RTM
  • SHIPSHAPE

Sources

  • Malpedia malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de