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Dark Web Profile: Tropic Trooper (APT23)

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Threat ActorsTropic Trooper (APT23), also known as Pirate Panda, Iron, KeyBoy, Bronze Hobart, Earth Centaur
Campaign OverviewState-sponsored cyber espionage group targeting critical sectors for geopolitical intelligence gathering.
Target RegionsEast Asia, primarily Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
MethodologySpear-phishing, social engineering, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office, Exchange Server, and open-source platforms.
Product TargetedGovernment agencies, Healthcare organizations, military networks, and critical infrastructure.
Malware ReferenceChinaChopper, TClient, Yahoyah, PoisonIvy, Crowdoor, SharpHound, USBferry, RClone, BITSAdmin.
Tools UsedFscan, Swor, Mimikatz, FRP, Neo-reGeorg, Chisel, ShadowPad, Cobalt Strike.
Vulnerabilities ExploitedVulnerabilities in Microsoft Office, Exchange Server, open-source CMS platforms (e.g., Umbraco), and DLL injection techniques.
TTPsSpear-phishing, social engineering, privilege escalation, lateral movement, data exfiltration via encrypted channels, backdoor implants.
AttributionChinese state-sponsored, aligned with geopolitical objectives of China.
RecommendationsEnhanced email security, privileged account management, multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, endpoint detection, regular patch management, continuous monitoring, incident response planning.
SourceSOCRadar

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