Chinese Hackers Target Southeast Asian Militaries with AppleChris and MemFun Malware

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Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 discovered a China-based state-sponsored cyber espionage campaign (tracked as CL-STA-1087) targeting Southeast Asian military organizations since at least 2020, deploying AppleChris and MemFun malware.

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A suspected China-based cyber espionage operation has targeted Southeast Asian military organizations as part of a state-sponsored campaign that dates back to at least 2020. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 is tracking the threat activity under the moniker CL-STA-1087, where CL refers to cluster, and STA stands for state-backed motivation. "The activity demonstrated strategic operational patience and