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Chinese linked hackers deploy OctLurk SilkLurk vs Asian govt

Part of the SilkLurk story · since 30 Jul

Quiet for 12 weekslast report 5 Aug3 articles3 outlets
30 Jul · Securelist first16 Sep2 OctNowThis article2nd of 3
  • Thu 30 Jul, 11:10 UTC. Securelist, first report. OctLurk and SilkLurk Backdoors Hit Central Asian Govt Agencies.
  • Fri 31 Jul, 19:40 UTC. The Hacker News, its first report on the story. Chinese linked hackers deploy OctLurk SilkLurk vs Asian govt. This article, 2nd of 3.
  • Wed 5 Aug, 09:02 UTC. SecurityOnline, its first report on the story. OctLurk, SilkLurk backdoors hit Central Asian government networks.

The article discusses the targeting of Central Asian governments by suspected Chinese-speaking hackers using two malware types: OctLurk and SilkLurk. These malware variants are used for espionage and data theft, fitting into a broader trend of increasing cyber-attacks attributed to state-sponsored groups in the region. The analysis emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity vigilance among governmental bodies to counter such threats.

How the story developed

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Quiet for 12 weekslast report 5 Aug3 articles3 outlets

3 articles from 3 outlets since 30 Jul. Quiet since 5 Aug. This was the 2nd report, 1 day after the first.

Now30 Jul311 Aug23456First reportSecurelist · 30 Jul, 11:10This article2nd of 3 · day 1Picked up againafter 5 days quiet
  • Thu 30 Jul, 11:10 UTC. Securelist, first report. OctLurk and SilkLurk Backdoors Hit Central Asian Govt Agencies.
  • Fri 31 Jul, 19:40 UTC. The Hacker News, its first report on the story. Chinese linked hackers deploy OctLurk SilkLurk vs Asian govt. This article, 2nd of 3.
  • Wed 5 Aug, 09:02 UTC. SecurityOnline, its first report on the story. OctLurk, SilkLurk backdoors hit Central Asian government networks.
  • No CVE
  • Larger: an outlet’s first report
  • Coverage over time
  • Quiet time, folded
Show all 3 articles as a list
  1. Thu 30 JulDay 01
    1. OctLurk and SilkLurk Backdoors Hit Central Asian Govt Agencies11:10 · Securelist · First report
  2. Fri 31 JulDay 11
    1. Chinese linked hackers deploy OctLurk SilkLurk vs Asian govt19:40 · The Hacker News · This article, 2nd of 3

  3. Quiet for 5 days

    Wed 5 AugDay 61
    1. OctLurk, SilkLurk backdoors hit Central Asian government networks09:02 · SecurityOnline · Picked up again

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