A China-aligned threat group is exploiting unpatched Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities to conduct cyberespionage against government and critical infrastructure targets across Asia and beyond.

In November, a targeted spear-phishing campaign was observed using Trend Micro-themed lures against various industries, but this was quickly detected and thwarted by the Trend Vision One™ platform.

Trend™ Research examines the complex collaborative relationship between China-aligned APT groups via the new “Premier Pass-as-a-Service” model, exemplified by the recent activities of Earth Estries and Earth Naga.