The Targeted Infrastructure of Taiwan is Under Attack by UAT-5918 Using Internet Shells and Publicly Available Software

A new group of threat researchers has identified a fresh threat actor called UAT-5918 that has been targeting vital infrastructure organizations in Taiwan starting from 2023 at the earliest.

A new group of threat researchers has identified a fresh threat actor called UAT-5918 that has been targeting vital infrastructure organizations in Taiwan starting from 2023 at the earliest. “Believed to be driven by the goal of securing prolonged access for data theft, UAT-5918 utilizes a blend of internet shells and publicly accessible software to carry out activities after a breach for setting up a lasting presence in the targeted victim’s system.

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