








China-linked Velvet Ant uses F5 BIG-IP malware in cyber espionage campaign: https://t.co/NuZkLhh8CA by Security Affairs #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
BLEEPINGCOMPUTER: Hackers use F5 BIG-IP malware to stealthily steal data for years https://t.co/AdDTh1XNlh $FFIV
China's 'Velvet Ant' APT Nests Inside Multiyear Espionage Effort: https://t.co/Sr8y8GqEaL by darkreading #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news

Researchers have uncovered a three-year cyber espionage campaign by the China-linked Velvet Ant group. The hackers exploited F5 BIG-IP devices to maintain persistence and deployed PlugX malware variants. This multiyear campaign targeted an East Asian firm, demonstrating sophisticated techniques to infiltrate and stealthily steal data. The findings highlight the ongoing threats posed by advanced persistent threat (APT) groups and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.