Chinese Hackers Exploit Chrome-Windows Zero-Day Chain to Deploy CLEANGULP Malware - thehackernews.com

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A Chinese threat actor codenamed UTA0565 has been observed exploiting the recently disclosed Google Chrome-Microsoft Windows exploit chain as zero-days through fake websites. "UTA0565 masqueraded as various entities including media organizations and a non-governmental organization (NGO)," Volexity researchers Damien Cash and Tom Lancaster said in an analysis published this week. "This seemingly widespread adoption across multiple threat actors suggests a coordinated effort within the Chinese CNE community, where the core kit was likely shared, customized, and weaponized by multiple groups," Volexity said.

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