GINC-APT-0614 · Targeted, sponsor unknown

UTG-Q-008

Category
Targeted, sponsor unknown · Targeted intrusions with no sponsor attributed.
Origin
Unknown
Sources
4 sources carry it
Identifier
GINC-APT-0614 · utg-q-008

What it is

UTG-Q-008 is a threat actor targeting Linux platforms, primarily focusing on government and enterprise entities in China. They utilize a massive botnet network for espionage activities, including reconnaissance, brute-forcing, and Trojan component delivery. The actor has a history of compromising thousands of servers in China using a password dictionary based on Chinese Pinyin. UTG-Q-008 operates during standard working hours in the UTC+8 time zone, with potential ties to Eastern Europe.

Tools

The tools and malware families the sources tie to it.

  • China Chopper
  • Trojan.Karagany
  • Trojan.Mebromi

Sources

  • Malpedia malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de