
Suspected Chinese hackers, identified as the APT41 group, breached a Taiwanese government-affiliated research institute specializing in computing as early as July 2023, according to Cisco researchers. The attack involved sophisticated tools such as ShadowPad and Cobalt Strike, exploiting outdated software vulnerabilities. The hackers stole passwords and documents, targeting sensitive technologies.
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APT41 Hackers Use ShadowPad, Cobalt Strike in Taiwanese Institute Cyber Attack https://t.co/bCOho0KWik
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