Chinese state hackers use rootkit to hide ToneShell malware activity

A new sample of the ToneShell backdoor, typically seen in Chinese cyberespionage campaigns, has been delivered through a kernel-mode loader in attacks against government organizations.
SecurityWeek

Chinese APT Mustang Panda Caught Using Kernel-Mode Rootkit

The China-linked Mustang Panda APT has been using a kernel-mode rootkit in attacks leading to ToneShell backdoor deployments.
Crowdfund Insider

Malware Injected into System Processes by Threat Actors Targeting China, Turkey : Research

Kaspersky has released new research findings on a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the Evasive Panda threat actor.
PC Magazine

These 20 Apps Are Spying on You—And I Bet You Use Them Every Day

Many popular apps collect more of your personal data than necessary to function properly. These 20 apps quietly scoop up your photos, location, contacts, and more. Here's how to protect yourself. I ...
American Institute of Physics

Creating an AI-driven tool to automate photonic circuit design

Sharma, Fu, and Ansari et al. developed a tool for converting plain-text instructions into photonic circuit designs with the ...