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An extensive analysis reveals over 18,000 active malware command-and-control (C2) servers hosted across 48 Chinese infrastructure providers, with China Unicom alone hosting nearly half. These C2 servers predominantly support malware families such as Mozi, ARL, and Cobalt Strike, facilitating both cybercrime and state-linked operations including RATs, cryptominers, and APT tools. High-trust Chinese networks like China169 Backbone and CERNET are exploited, indicating sophisticated infrastructure abuse. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild for CVE-2025-8110, the widespread presence of this infrastructure poses significant risks globally. European organizations could be targeted via these C2 servers, especially through malware leveraging these infrastructures. Mitigation requires enhanced network monitoring for traffic to known malicious IPs, blocking suspicious outbound connections, and collaboration with threat intelligence providers. Countries with strong trade and technological ties to China, and those with significant cloud and ISP usage overlapping with these providers, are at higher risk. Given the broad impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, ease of exploitation via these C2 servers, and no authentication needed for victim compromise, this threat is assessed as high severity.

The threat analysis focuses on a large-scale malware command-and-control (C2) infrastructure embedded within China's hosting ecosystem, comprising over 18,000 active C2 servers distributed among 48 major ISPs and cloud providers. China Unicom is the dominant host, accounting for nearly 50% of these servers, followed by Alibaba Cloud and Tencent. The C2 infrastructure supports a variety of malware families, including Mozi, ARL, and Cobalt Strike, which are known for their use in both cybercriminal activities and state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) campaigns. The infrastructure facilitates multiple malicious operations such as remote access trojans (RATs), cryptomining, and sophisticated APT tooling. Notably, high-trust networks like China169 Backbone and CERNET are exploited, indicating that attackers leverage trusted network segments to enhance resilience and evade detection. The analysis highlights a host-centric approach that reveals long-running abuse patterns and infrastructure reuse, which complicates mitigation efforts but also offers opportunities for improved detection through pattern recognition. Although the CVE-2025-8110 vulnerability is referenced, no known exploits are currently active in the wild. The threat landscape is characterized by a high volume of C2 activity (84%) and significant phishing operations (13%), underscoring the multifaceted nature of the threat. Indicators of compromise include multiple IP addresses linked to these C2 servers. The infrastructure's scale and diversity enable attackers to maintain persistent and resilient control over compromised systems, posing a substantial risk to global networks that interact with or are reachable from these Chinese-hosted servers.

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Inside China's Hosting Ecosystem: 18,000+ Malware C2 Servers Mapped Across Major ISPs

A threat actor campaign observed in late 2023 and early 2024 targeted multiple regions, initially in the Far East and later Sweden, using DLL sideloading techniques combined with the Minhook library to intercept Windows API calls. The attackers leveraged compromised digital signatures, including an expired signature from a Korean game developer, to sign components and evade detection. The final payload deployed was Cobalt Strike, a known post-exploitation tool. Three distinct sideloading scenarios were identified: MiracastView, PrintDialog, and SystemSettings. The clean loader used in the attack was sourced from infected systems rather than bundled with the sideloading package, complicating detection. Indicators include multiple file hashes and suspicious domains. This campaign demonstrates sophisticated use of API hooking and sideloading to maintain persistence and evade security controls, posing a medium severity risk to affected organizations, especially in Sweden.

This threat campaign employs DLL sideloading, a technique where malicious DLLs are placed alongside legitimate executables to be loaded by the system, thereby bypassing standard security controls. The attackers utilize the Minhook library, a popular API hooking framework, to detour Windows API calls, enabling them to manipulate system behavior stealthily. The campaign was first observed targeting the Far East and later shifted focus to Sweden, indicating possible strategic targeting or expansion. Components used in the attack are signed with compromised digital certificates, including an expired signature from a Korean game developer, which helps evade signature-based detection mechanisms. The clean loader, responsible for loading malicious payloads, is not included in the sideloading package but is instead harvested from already infected systems, increasing operational complexity and stealth. Three sideloading scenarios—MiracastView, PrintDialog, and SystemSettings—were identified, each exploiting different legitimate Windows executables to load malicious DLLs. The final payload is Cobalt Strike, a widely used penetration testing and post-exploitation tool that enables attackers to maintain persistence, move laterally, and exfiltrate data. The campaign leverages multiple MITRE ATT&CK techniques such as T1204.002 (User Execution), T1573.001 (Encrypted Channel), T1553.002 (Code Signing), T1140 (Deobfuscate/Decode Files or Information), T1036 (Masquerading), T1055 (Process Injection), T1218 (Signed Binary Proxy Execution), T1027 (Obfuscated Files or Information), T1071.001 (Application Layer Protocol), and T1574.002 (DLL Side-Loading). Indicators of compromise include numerous file hashes and suspicious domains, which can be used for detection and response. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, but the sophistication and use of trusted signatures increase the risk of successful compromise.

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Finding Minhook in a sideloading attack – and Sweden too

The provided information references Ryuk ransomware and associated threat activity but explicitly states that the specific IOC mentioned is a false positive with no valid detection on VirusTotal. Ryuk ransomware is a known threat linked to the UNC1878 adversary group and often associated with other malware like TrickBot and Cobalt Strike. Despite the false positive IOC, Ryuk remains a significant ransomware threat targeting organizations globally, including in Europe. It typically involves rapid encryption of critical systems and demands high ransom payments, severely impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The threat is medium severity here due to the false positive nature of the IOC, but Ryuk itself is considered high severity in real-world contexts. European organizations, especially in countries with high digital infrastructure and critical industries, are at risk. Mitigation involves advanced detection of Ryuk-related activity, network segmentation, and incident response readiness. Countries like Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and the Netherlands are most likely affected due to their economic profiles and past ransomware targeting. Given the false positive IOC, the suggested severity for this specific report is medium, but vigilance against Ryuk ransomware remains critical.

Ryuk ransomware is a sophisticated and highly impactful ransomware strain attributed to the UNC1878 threat actor group. It is often deployed following initial access via malware such as TrickBot or through the use of Cobalt Strike for lateral movement and payload delivery. Ryuk encrypts critical files on infected systems, demanding substantial ransom payments in cryptocurrency. The provided report, however, clarifies that the specific IOC referenced is a false positive, with a 0 KB file size and a hash corresponding to a simple string, thus not representing a real threat indicator. Despite this, Ryuk remains a persistent threat with documented cases of rapid encryption campaigns that can complete within hours, severely disrupting organizational operations. The threat is well-documented by multiple cybersecurity entities, including US-CERT and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, highlighting its use in targeted attacks against healthcare, government, and enterprise sectors. The ransomware's association with other malware like TrickBot and Kegtap indicates a multi-stage attack process involving initial compromise, lateral movement, and final payload deployment. The lack of known exploits in the wild for this specific IOC and the false positive nature reduce the immediate risk from this report, but the overall Ryuk threat landscape remains critical for defenders to monitor.

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Ryuk Ransomware and Associated Threat Activity

APT24, a Chinese threat actor, has conducted a three-year cyber espionage campaign using BADAUDIO, a highly obfuscated first-stage downloader. The group has evolved from broad strategic web compromises to more sophisticated tactics, including supply chain attacks and targeted phishing. They compromised a Taiwanese digital marketing firm, affecting over 1,000 domains. APT24 uses advanced techniques like control flow flattening, fingerprinting, and covert data exfiltration. The malware integrates with Cobalt Strike Beacon and employs DLL Search Order Hijacking for execution. The campaign demonstrates the actor's persistent and adaptive capabilities, highlighting the growing sophistication of Chinese cyber threats.

APT24 is a Chinese advanced persistent threat actor engaged in a three-year cyber espionage campaign characterized by a shift towards multi-vector attack strategies. Initially relying on broad strategic web compromises, the group has evolved to incorporate supply chain attacks and targeted phishing campaigns, significantly increasing their operational sophistication. Central to their toolkit is BADAUDIO, a first-stage downloader notable for its heavy obfuscation and use of advanced evasion techniques such as control flow flattening and fingerprinting to avoid detection. The malware integrates with Cobalt Strike Beacon, a legitimate penetration testing tool frequently abused by threat actors, enabling command and control communications and post-exploitation activities. Execution leverages DLL Search Order Hijacking, a technique that manipulates Windows DLL loading to execute malicious code stealthily. The campaign notably compromised a Taiwanese digital marketing firm, impacting over 1,000 domains, illustrating the threat actor's capability to infiltrate supply chains and propagate laterally. The use of covert data exfiltration techniques further underscores the espionage intent, aiming to extract sensitive information without raising alarms. The campaign's persistence and adaptability demonstrate APT24's capability to refine tactics in response to defensive measures, posing a sustained threat to targeted organizations.

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APT24  Pivot to Multi-Vector Attacks

WEBJACK is a malware campaign targeting Microsoft IIS servers by deploying BadIIS malware modules to conduct SEO poisoning and fraud. The attackers hijack high-profile websites, including government and educational institutions, redirecting users to gambling sites. The campaign selectively serves malicious content to search engine crawlers while redirecting or blocking normal visitors, leveraging legitimate IIS modules for stealth. Originating from a Chinese-speaking threat actor, it primarily affects Southeast Asia and Latin America, with a focus on Vietnamese-language targets. Although no known exploits are publicly reported, the campaign uses advanced tools such as Cobalt Strike and XLANY Loader. The threat demonstrates evolving IIS hijacking techniques and abuse of legitimate security tools for monetization. European organizations could be at risk if targeted due to the use of IIS servers and the potential for reputational damage and fraud. Mitigation requires specific IIS module monitoring, integrity checks, and enhanced web server security. Countries with significant IIS usage and strategic government or educational targets, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are more likely to be affected. The threat severity is assessed as medium given the targeted nature, impact on availability and integrity, and moderate ease of exploitation without user interaction.

The WEBJACK campaign represents an advanced malware operation targeting Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers by deploying malicious modules known as BadIIS. These modules enable attackers to perform SEO poisoning by selectively serving malicious content to search engine crawlers, thereby manipulating search engine results to promote fraudulent gambling websites. The campaign hijacks high-profile targets, including government and educational institutions, which increases the credibility and reach of the malicious redirections. The attackers employ a variety of tools from the Chinese cybercriminal ecosystem, including XLANY Loader and Cobalt Strike, indicating a sophisticated and well-resourced threat actor. The malicious IIS modules operate stealthily by serving legitimate content to normal visitors or blocking them, while feeding manipulated content to search engines to maximize SEO impact. This selective content delivery complicates detection and mitigation efforts. The campaign spans multiple countries, primarily in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with a notable focus on Vietnamese-language content, suggesting targeted regional and linguistic preferences. The operation also abuses legitimate IIS security and management tools, demonstrating an evolution in IIS hijacking tactics. Despite the absence of publicly known exploits, the campaign leverages techniques such as credential dumping (T1003), exploitation of public-facing applications (T1190), process injection (T1055), and persistence mechanisms (T1505, T1574), highlighting a multi-faceted attack chain. The campaign's monetization strategy revolves around fraud via gambling site redirections, impacting both the integrity of affected websites and the availability of legitimate content to users.

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WEBJACK: Evolving IIS Hijacking Campaign Abuses SEO for Fraud and Monetization

The German hosting provider aurologic GmbH has become a critical infrastructure hub for multiple high-risk and sanctioned cybercrime networks, including entities involved in disinformation and malware campaigns. Despite public scrutiny and sanctions, aurologic continues to provide upstream transit services, enabling threat actors to maintain operational stability. The provider's approach to abuse handling is reactive and legally compliant rather than proactive, allowing malicious infrastructure to persist. This situation highlights challenges in accountability within the hosting ecosystem and the risks posed by infrastructure neutrality when it enables cybercrime. Numerous suspicious domains linked to aurologic-hosted networks have been identified, associated with malware families and threat actor tools. European organizations, especially in Germany, face increased risks due to this infrastructure's stability and continued operation. Mitigation requires enhanced monitoring of traffic from these domains, collaboration with upstream providers, and pressure on hosting providers to adopt proactive abuse prevention. Countries with significant internet infrastructure and cybercrime targets in Europe are most likely to be affected.

Aurologic GmbH, a German hosting provider, has emerged as a central node for hosting and providing upstream transit to multiple high-risk and sanctioned cybercrime networks, including the Aeza Group and others linked to malware distribution, disinformation campaigns, and various cybercriminal activities. This hosting provider's infrastructure supports a broad range of malicious activities by enabling threat actors to maintain stable operations despite sanctions and public scrutiny. The provider's abuse handling policies are primarily reactive, focusing on legal compliance rather than proactive risk management, which has allowed malicious actors to exploit the infrastructure continuously. The campaign involves numerous domains hosted or transited through aurologic's network, many linked to malware families such as Redline Stealer, Meduza Stealer, DarkComet RAT, Cobalt Strike, and others, as well as tools used in cyber espionage and crime. This case exemplifies the broader challenge of accountability in the internet hosting ecosystem, where providers' neutrality can inadvertently facilitate cybercrime. The stability of this malicious infrastructure complicates efforts to disrupt threat actor operations and increases the risk exposure for organizations relying on internet services routed through or connected to this infrastructure. The threat does not involve a direct vulnerability or exploit but rather the enabling infrastructure that supports persistent cyber threats.

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Malicious Infrastructure Finds Stability with aurologic GmbH

Team46, previously known as TaxOff, is an advanced persistent threat (APT) group employing sophisticated malware and attack techniques to maintain long-term persistence in targeted systems. Their operations include the use of zero-day exploits such as CVE-2024-6473 and CVE-2025-2783, advanced backdoors like Trinper with multiple encryption layers, and auxiliary reconnaissance tools. The group leverages phishing campaigns, DLL hijacking, PowerShell commands, and Cobalt Strike beacons to infiltrate and control victim networks. Their infrastructure mimics legitimate services to evade detection. Although no known exploits are currently widespread in the wild, the threat poses a medium severity risk due to its complexity and stealth. European organizations, especially those in critical infrastructure and government sectors, face significant risks from this threat. Mitigation requires targeted detection of indicators of compromise, strict PowerShell logging, and enhanced email security measures. Countries with high adoption of affected technologies and strategic geopolitical relevance are more likely to be targeted.

The intelligence report identifies Team46 and TaxOff as the same APT group, consolidating their threat profile under the Team46 name. This group is characterized by its use of sophisticated malware, including the Trinper backdoor, which employs multiple encryption layers and a complex decryption process to maintain stealth and persistence. Their attack methodology involves leveraging zero-day vulnerabilities such as CVE-2024-6473 and CVE-2025-2783, enabling initial compromise without prior detection. Team46 uses phishing emails as a primary infection vector, often delivering payloads that exploit DLL hijacking and execute PowerShell commands to deploy Cobalt Strike beacons for command and control. The group’s infrastructure is designed to mimic legitimate services, complicating detection efforts. Auxiliary tools are used for system reconnaissance, allowing the adversary to gather detailed information about compromised environments. The report highlights the use of multiple MITRE ATT&CK techniques, including T1566.002 (phishing), T1218.011 (signed binary proxy execution), T1055 (process injection), and T1547.009 (boot or logon autostart execution), demonstrating a multi-faceted approach to persistence and lateral movement. Despite the sophistication, no known exploits are currently active in the wild, but the presence of zero-day exploits indicates a high level of capability and intent for targeted attacks. The group’s focus on stealth and long-term access suggests a strategic objective, likely targeting sensitive or high-value European organizations.

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Team46 and TaxOff: Two Sides of the Same Coin

The ransomware group Qilin has been highly active in 2025, publishing over 40 victim cases per month on its leak site. Manufacturing, professional services, and wholesale trade are the most affected sectors. Attackers likely originate from Eastern Europe or Russian-speaking regions. They use tools like Cyberduck for data exfiltration and leverage notepad.exe and mspaint.exe to view sensitive information. The attack flow includes initial VPN access, reconnaissance, credential theft, lateral movement, and ransomware deployment. Two encryptors are often used: one spread via PsExec and another targeting network shares. The ransomware encrypts files, deletes backups, and leaves ransom notes. Persistence is achieved through scheduled tasks and registry modifications.

The Qilin ransomware group has demonstrated significant activity in 2025, with over 40 victim cases published monthly on their leak site. Their primary targets include manufacturing, professional services, and wholesale trade sectors, indicating a focus on industries critical to supply chains and economic infrastructure. The attackers likely originate from Eastern Europe or Russian-speaking regions, consistent with historical ransomware actor profiles. The attack methodology begins with initial access gained through compromised VPN credentials, allowing attackers to infiltrate corporate networks remotely. Following access, the group conducts reconnaissance to map network topology and identify valuable assets. Credential theft techniques are employed to escalate privileges and facilitate lateral movement across the network. Tools such as Cyberduck are used for data exfiltration, while legitimate Windows applications like notepad.exe and mspaint.exe are leveraged to view sensitive information, evading detection by blending with normal system processes. The ransomware deployment involves two encryptors: one propagated via PsExec, a legitimate Windows tool for executing processes remotely, and another targeting network shares to maximize encryption coverage. The ransomware encrypts files to deny access, deletes backups to prevent recovery, and leaves ransom notes demanding payment. Persistence mechanisms include scheduled tasks and registry modifications, ensuring the malware remains active even after system reboots. The attack techniques align with MITRE ATT&CK tactics such as T1078 (valid accounts), T1021.002 (remote services: SMB/Windows Admin Shares), T1486 (data encrypted for impact), and T1547.001 (registry run keys). No known public exploits are associated with this threat, and no CVSS score is assigned. The overall complexity of exploitation is moderate, requiring initial VPN access credentials but no user interaction during the ransomware phase.

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Uncovering Qilin attack methods exposed through multiple cases

The PassiveNeuron campaign is a sophisticated cyberespionage operation targeting Windows Server machines primarily in government, financial, and industrial sectors across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Attackers gain initial access by exploiting SQL servers and deploy custom implants such as Neursite and NeuralExecutor. These implants employ advanced persistence, evasion, and command execution techniques, using a multi-stage loading process and diverse communication protocols for command and control (C2). Although attribution is uncertain, indicators suggest possible links to Chinese-speaking threat actors. The campaign highlights the critical need for robust server security and continuous monitoring to detect complex multi-stage intrusions. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and the campaign is rated medium severity. The focus on Windows Server environments and SQL exploitation techniques underscores the risk to organizations relying on these technologies.

PassiveNeuron is a complex cyberespionage campaign targeting Windows Server environments within government, financial, and industrial organizations predominantly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The attackers exploit vulnerabilities or misconfigurations in SQL servers to gain initial footholds. Following initial access, they deploy custom malware implants named Neursite and NeuralExecutor. These implants utilize advanced techniques for persistence, evasion of detection, and remote command execution. The campaign employs a multi-stage loading mechanism, which complicates detection and analysis by breaking down payload delivery into several phases. Communication with command and control servers leverages multiple protocols, enhancing stealth and resilience. The implants incorporate techniques mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics such as T1071 (Application Layer Protocol), T1190 (Exploit Public-Facing Application), T1055 (Process Injection), T1021 (Remote Services), T1090 (Proxy), T1547.001 (Boot or Logon Autostart Execution), and others, indicating a sophisticated adversary with extensive operational capabilities. While attribution remains inconclusive, some indicators point towards Chinese-speaking threat actors. The campaign's targeting of Windows Server machines and SQL exploitation highlights the attackers' focus on critical infrastructure and data repositories. Despite the absence of known exploits in the wild, the campaign's complexity and stealth techniques pose a significant threat to affected organizations. The campaign was publicly reported by AlienVault and Securelist in late 2025, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance in server security.

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Cyberespionage campaign PassiveNeuron targets machines running Windows Server

A Chinese-speaking cybercrime group, UAT-8099, is targeting high-value Internet Information Services (IIS) servers for search engine optimization fraud and data theft. The group focuses on reputable servers in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Canada, and Brazil, affecting universities, tech firms, and telecom providers. UAT-8099 uses web shells, hacking tools, Cobalt Strike, and BadIIS malware to manipulate search rankings and maintain persistence. They exploit weak file upload settings, enable guest accounts, and use RDP for access. The group also steals valuable credentials, configuration files, and certificates. New BadIIS variants with low detection rates and Chinese debug strings have been identified. The attackers employ SEO techniques like backlinking and inject malicious JavaScript to redirect users to fraudulent websites.

The UAT-8099 threat campaign involves a Chinese-speaking cybercrime group targeting high-value Internet Information Services (IIS) servers primarily for search engine optimization (SEO) fraud and data theft. The group focuses on reputable IIS servers across multiple countries, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, Canada, and Brazil, with victims spanning universities, technology firms, and telecommunications providers. The attackers leverage a combination of web shells, hacking tools, and malware such as Cobalt Strike and BadIIS variants to gain and maintain persistent access. Their initial intrusion vectors include exploiting weak file upload configurations and enabling guest accounts, as well as using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for lateral movement or direct access. Once inside, they steal sensitive credentials, configuration files, and certificates, which can facilitate further compromise or enable impersonation. The BadIIS malware variants used have low detection rates and contain Chinese debug strings, indicating active development and evasion efforts. The group manipulates search engine rankings by injecting malicious JavaScript into compromised websites, redirecting users to fraudulent sites and employing backlinking SEO techniques to boost the visibility of these malicious domains. This multi-faceted approach not only allows them to monetize compromised assets through SEO fraud but also poses risks of data exfiltration and potential further exploitation of stolen credentials and certificates. The campaign is characterized by its use of advanced tools and persistence mechanisms, highlighting a sophisticated operation focused on both financial gain and information theft.

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