The biggest information security conference in Japan, CODE BLUE 2022, will be held in hybrid style in Tokyo, both virtual and on-site, on October 27th and 28th. TeamT5, with its Taiwan headquarter & Japan subsidiary, is proud to support, sponsor and participate in this Asia top international cybersecurity event.

This year, our cyber threat analysts & cyber security researchers will share their latest study on China’s Bots-Driven InfoOps and North Korean APT “CloudDragon” at this year’s conference.

See below for highlights of our events at CODE BLUE 2022.

##Speech: From Parroting to Echoing: The Evolution of China’s Bots-Driven InfoOps targeting Taiwan
Presented by : Silvia Yeh(Cyber Threat Analyst),  Che Chang(Cyber Threat Analyst)

Social media is no doubt a critical battlefield for threat actors to launch InfoOps, especially in a critical moment such as wartime or the election season. We have seen Bot-Driven Information Operations (InfoOps, aka influence campaign) have attempted to spread disinformation, incite protests in the physical world, and doxxing against journalists.
China's Bots-Driven InfoOps, despite operating on a massive scale, are often considered to have low impact and very little organic engagement. In this talk, we will share our observations on these persistent Bots-Driven InfoOps and dissect their harmful disinformation campaigns circulated in cyberspace.

In the past, most bots-driven operations simply parroted narratives of the Chinese propaganda machine, mechanically disseminating the same propaganda and disinformation artifacts made by Chinese state media. However, recently, we saw the newly created bots turn to post artifacts in a livelier manner. They utilized various tactics, including reposting screenshots of forum posts and disguised as members of “Milk Tea Alliance,” to create a false appearance that such content is being echoed across cyberspace.
We particularly focus on an ongoing China's bots-driven InfoOps targeting Taiwan, which we dub "Operation ChinaRoot." Starting in mid-2021, the bots have been disseminating manipulated information about Taiwan's local politics and Covid-19 measures. Our further investigation has also identified the linkage between Operation ChinaRoot and other Chinese state-linked networks such as DRAGONBRIDGE and Spamouflage.


##Speech: CloudDragon’s Credential Factory is Powering Up Its Espionage Activities Against All the Policymakers
Presented by : Zih-Cing Liao(Cyber Security Researcher), Yu-Tung Chang(Cyber Security Researcher)

Kimsuky is a North Korean APT possibly controlled by North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau. Based on reports from the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and other vendors, TeamT5 identified that Kimsuky's most active group, CloudDragon, built a workflow functioning as a "Credential Factory," collecting and exploiting these massive credentials.

The credential factory powers CloudDragon to start its espionage campaigns. CloudDragon's campaigns have aligned with DPRK's interests, targeting the organizations and key figures playing a role in the DPRK relationship. Our database suggested that CloudDragon has possibly infiltrated targets in South Korea, Japan, and the United States. Victims include think tanks, NGOs, media agencies, educational institutes, and many individuals.

CloudDragon's "Credential Factory" can be divided into three small cycles, "Daily Cycle," "Campaign Cycle," and "Post-exploit Cycle." The"Daily Cycle" can collect massive credentials and use the stolen credentials to accelerate its APT life cycle.

In the "Campaign Cycle," CloudDragon develops many new malware. While we responded to CloudDragon's incidents, we found that the actor still relied on BabyShark malware. CloudDragon once used BabyShark to deploy a new browser extension malware targeting victims' browsers. Moreover, CloudDragon is also developing a shellcode-based malware, Dust.

In the "Post-exploit Cycle," the actor relied on hacking tools rather than malicious backdoors. We also identified that the actor used remote desktop software to prevent detection.

In this presentation, we will go through some of the most significant operations conducted by CloudDragon, and more importantly, we will provide possible scenarios of future invasions for defense and detection.


##What is CODE BLUE?
CODE BLUE is Japan's largest international information security conference, which aims to contribute to a better Internet world by connecting people through CODE (technology), beyond and across the BLUE (oceans). Every year, the world's top-class specialists and researchers gather together to share their latest findings and give cutting-edge talks. It is a place for all participants to exchange information and collaborate to respond to and solve information security problems.

More information on [CODE BLUE 2022 Official Website](https://codeblue.jp/2022/en/).

*Image courtesy of [CODE BLUE](https://codeblue.jp/2022/en/).

【TeamT5 x CODE BLUE 2022】Because Security Matters

日本最大級のセキュリティ国際会議「CODE BLUE 2022」が10月27日、28日の２日間に開催されます。
台湾を拠点とするTeamT5株式会社は、アジア圏域で最大級のサイバーセキュリティ国際会議に参加できる事は大変光栄です

当社のサイバーセキュウリティアナリストとサイバーセキュリティ分析者は、今年中国を主導のInfoOps と北朝鮮主導のAPT「CloudDragon」について最新の調査結果を発表します。

CODE BLUE 2022における当社イベントについて手短に紹介します。

##講演: オウム返しから反響へ：台湾を標的とした中国のボット駆動型情報操作の進化

特別ゲスト：Silvia Yeh - シルビア・イェ (Cyber Security Analyst), Che Chang - チェ・チャン (Cyber Security Analyst)

ソーシャルメディア (SNS）は、特に戦時中や選挙シーズンなどの重大な局面で、脅威者が情報操作を展開するための重要な戦場であることに疑いの余地はない。ボット駆動型情報操作（InfoOps、別名インフルエンス・キャンペーン）が、偽情報の拡散、物理的な世界での抗議活動の扇動、ジャーナリストのDoxing（晒す）などを試みているのを誰もが目にしてきた。

中国のボット駆動型情報操作は、大規模に活動しているにもかかわらず、インパクトが弱く、有機的な関与が非常に少ないと見られている。本講演では、こうした根強いボット駆動型情報操作に関するわれわれの見解を紹介し、サイバー空間で流通する有害な偽情報キャンペーンについて解剖する。
過去には、ほとんどのボット駆動型オペレーションは、中国のプロパガンダマシンの物語を単にオウム返しし、中国の国営メディアが作ったのと同じプロパガンダや偽情報の人工投稿を機械的に広めていた。しかし、最近、新しく作られたボットは、より自然な投稿をするようになっている。彼らは、フォーラムの投稿のスクリーンショットを再投稿したり、「ミルクティー同盟」のメンバーになりすましたりするなど、さまざまな手口を用いて、そのようなコンテンツがサイバー空間で反響しているかのように見せかけている。

私たちは特に、「ChinaRoot作戦」と名付けた、台湾を標的とした中国のボット駆動型情報操作に注目している。2021年半ばから、ボットは台湾の地方政治とCOVID–19対策について操作された情報を発信している。さらに調査を進めると、「ChinaRoot作戦」と、「DRAGONBRIDGE」や「Spamouflage」といった中国国家と連携した他のネットワークとの関連も確認された。

##講演: クラウドドラゴンの認証情報工場、政策担当者へのスパイ活動をより強化へ
特別ゲスト：Zih-Cing Liao - ズーチン・リャオo(Cyber Security Researcher) , Yu-Tung Chang - ユーツン・チャン(Cyber Security Researcher) 

Kimsukyは、北朝鮮系APTで北朝鮮の偵察総局が支配していると思われる。KISA（Korea Internet & Security Agency）や他のベンダーからの報告に基づき、TeamT5はKimsukyの最も活発なグループであるCloudDragonが「Credential Factory（認証情報工場）」として機能するワークフローを構築して大量のクレデンシャルを収集・悪用していることを確認した。

この「Credential Factory」は、CloudDragonがスパイ活動を開始するための動力源となっている。CloudDragonのキャンペーンはDPRKの利益に沿うもので、DPRKとの関係で役割を果たす組織や重要人物をターゲットにしている。私たちのデータベースは、CloudDragonが韓国、日本、米国のターゲットに潜入した可能性があることを示唆した。被害者は、シンクタンク、NGO、メディア機関、教育機関、そして多くの個人である。

CloudDragonの 「Credential Factory」は、「Daily Cycle」、「Campaign Cycle」、「Post-exploit Cycle」の3つの小さなサイクルに分けられる。「Daily Cycle」では、大量のクレデンシャルを収集し、盗んだクレデンシャルを使用してAPTのライフサイクルを加速させることができる。

「Campaign Cycle」では、CloudDragonは多くの新しいマルウェアを開発する。われわれはCloudDragonのインシデントに対応したが、このアクターは依然としてBabySharkマルウェアを利用していることが明らかになった。CloudDragonは、BabySharkを利用して、被害者のブラウザーを標的としたマルウェアを含んだ新しいブラウザー拡張機能を展開していたことがある。さらに、CloudDragonは、「Dust」というシェルコードベースのマルウェアも開発している。
Post-exploit Cycle」では、悪意のあるバックドアではなく、ハッキングツールに依存している。また、検知されないようにするために、リモートデスクトップソフトウェアを使用していることも確認している。

本発表では、CloudDragonが行った最も重要な作戦のいくつかを紹介し、さらに重要なこととして、防御と検知のために、今後の侵入の可能なシナリオを提示する。

##CODE BLUEとは？
CODE BLUE is Japan's largest international information security CODE BLUEは日本最大の国際情報セキュリティ会議です。CODE（技術）を使用し、BLUE（大洋）を超えて人々をつなげることで、インターネット世界をよりよくすることを目指します。毎年、世界最高レベルの専門家や研究者が一堂に会し、最新の調査結果を発表して最先端のトピックについて話し合います。情報セキュリティの課題を解決するために、すべての参加者が情報を交換して協力し合う場です。
詳細情報は [CODE BLUE 2022](https://codeblue.jp/2022/)の公式ウェブサイトをご覧ください。

*画像のソース: [CODE BLUE](https://codeblue.jp/2022/)



【TeamT5 x CODE BLUE 2022】セキュリティは常に重要です

Events

>TeamT5 Expands its Cyber Threat Intelligence Solutions Securing Series A Funding
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>TeamT5 Deepens Footprint in Japan Market, Establishing K.K.

TeamT5, a provider of top cyber threat intelligence and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions in APAC, has secured Series A funding as it looks to expand into the Japanese market. The round was led by [JAFCO](https://jafcoasia.com/), the Asia group company of the prevailing Japanese venture capital firm. Also participating were [ITOCHU](https://www.itochu.co.jp/cn/index.html), one of Japan’s largest multi-national corporations with many business units globally, as well as [MACNICA](https://www.macnica.com/global/web/), Japan’s predominant cybersecurity service provider. TeamT5 also established the K.K. subsidiary Japan office to strengthen local sales activities, provide better service and help support expansion of distribution.

According to the Information-Technology Promotion Agency (IPA) research of "Information Security 10 Major Threats 2022”, damage caused by ransomware and theft of sensitive information through target attacks are the top security concerns for Japan businesses.
The Series A funding will better position TeamT5 to address these kinds of cyberthreats in Japan by providing cyber threat intelligence reports and anti-ransomware solutions.

Tsai-Sung Ting (TT), TeamT5 founder & CEO, says, “TeamT5 has been providing solutions to Japanese clients for a long time, including large enterprises and banks. From this moment onward, we will not only be able to provide better service for existing clients, but we will also be able to gain new prospects in Japan. We look forward to working with Japanese investors and extending our reach into other industries and segments, as we continue to enhance our product competitiveness and recruit more local talents to ensure superior service.”

JAFCO remarks, “The cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly in this digital era. JAFCO is very happy to know that TeamT5 provides best-in-class cybersecurity protection & defense solutions for clients, safeguarding and ensuring the integrity of critical digital assets. We hope more Japanese enterprises will recognize the importance of cybersecurity and mitigating risks.”

ITOCHU comments, “We are thrilled to work with Team T5, providing solutions invented by the world’s most experienced talents in the security industry. With this investment in Team T5, we expect that Team T5 will be able to accelerate their expansion efforts to bring their cutting-edge technologies to enterprises, service providers and government organizations across the region looking for greater security and peace of mind.”

MACNICA states, “TeamT5’s solutions are widely adopted by Japanese clients. We expect the TeamT5 brand to reach more enterprises and governments through our strengthened collaboration.”

##About TeamT5
Based in Taiwan, TeamT5 is a firm of over 10 years, consisting of world-class cyber threat analysts, engineers, and professionals. Leveraging geographic and cultural advantages, TeamT5 is sought after for its special expertise on cyber attackers and cyber espionage in the Asia Pacific region. Derived from in-house research in malware & Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) detection, TeamT5 provides cyber threat intelligence reports and anti-ransomware solutions to clients in the USA, Japan, and Taiwan. Clients include government agencies, financial institutions, telecom operators, high-tech enterprises, electronic manufacturing service companies, and managed security service providers (MSSP). Passionate and dedicated, TeamT5 is committed to refining and enhancing its anti-ransomware and endpoint detection and response solutions to always ensure the utmost protection for its enterprises’ daily operations.


## Press Contact
TeamT5, Inc.
 
pr@teamt5.org

TeamT5 Expands its Cyber Threat Intelligence Solutions Securing Series A Funding

亞太地區資安威脅情資與端點資安解決方案提供商 TeamT5 杜浦數位安全，獲日本最大創投 JAFCO集富集團、日本最大跨國企業並在全球都有商業投資的 ITOCHU 伊藤忠商事，與日本最大資安解决方案提供商 MACNICA 共同投資。同時成立日本子公司，除了強化售後服務，更擴大深耕日本市場，也將持續優化端點偵測與回應解決方案，提升惡意軟體反制能力。

　　TeamT5 創辦人暨執行長蔡松廷(TT)表示，TeamT5 杜浦數位安全切入日本市場已久，第一個客戶就在日本，由衷感謝日本客戶的肯定。未來，不僅將擴大服務既有的大型銀行、政府機構等客戶，更會積極拓展至其他產業及部門，期待與日方投資人多方合作，強化在地商業模式，持續召募臺灣與日本人才，為各領域守護資安，使組織運作順暢不中斷。

　　JAFCO 創投指出，科技發展更凸顯資安在未來具高速成長潛力。JAFCO 看好 TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 技術及研發能力，為客戶提供的最佳資安防禦方案，也希望能讓更多日本企業了解資安的重要性。ITOCHU 表示，很高興與 TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 合作，提供全球最具經驗資安專業人才發明的解決方案；預期 TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 將加速擴張，將最先進的技術帶給渴望資訊安全的企業、服務提供商和政府組織。MACNICA 評論，TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 的產品深得日本客戶肯定與信賴，透過雙方結盟加強合作，將讓 TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 的品牌擴及更多的企業及政府部門。

　　TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 團隊專家具備超過10年以上對抗惡意程式與進階持續性滲透攻擊(APT)的經驗，基於亞太地區地緣和語言優勢，有效掌握無國界的駭客攻擊，提供最專業的威脅情資研究，達到「知己知彼，百戰百勝」之防禦效益。TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 從威脅情資出發，以端點偵測與回應解決方案，協助美日臺大型機構反制勒索軟體，有效保護商業資產與機密文件，成為客戶資安防護的最強後盾。

##投資者簡介
###[JAFCO 集富集團](https://jafcoasia.com/): 日本最大創投 
集富亞洲(JAFCO Asia)設立於1990年，為亞太地區之風險投資產業的領先品牌。母公司為日本最大的創投集團JAFCO(於東京證交所上市 TYO 8595)，目前總管理基金規模為US$6億元(迄今總累計管理規模為US$17億元)。JAFCO Asia 目前投資企業累計超過500家，其中已有115家成功公開發行。

###[ITOCHU 伊藤忠商事](https://www.itochu.co.jp/cn/index.html): 日本最大跨國企業 
伊藤忠商事創始於1858年，在日本及全球62個國家共有100個據點，並有300餘間關聯公司，為歷史悠久的綜合貿易公司。除了進出口及三角貿易外，也大幅展開對於國內外的事業投資，目前整個集團內共有超過10萬名來自世界各國的人才。2020財年以市值、股票價格及合併淨收入等三方面的表現，正式成為日本第一大綜合貿易公司。

###[MACNICA](https://www.macnica.com/global/web) :日本最大資安解决方案提供商
MACNICA 為日本創新技術解決方案的全球增值經銷商和服務提供商。解決方案領域涵蓋資安、人工智慧、工業物聯網、大數據、醫療保健、半導體等。其在日本及美國、中國、東南亞、印度、巴西、歐洲等市場經營相關業務。

##新聞稿聯絡窗口
TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 
 
pr@teamt5.org

日本三大巨頭共同投資台灣資安公司  TeamT5 杜浦數位安全獲青睞 將強化布局日本與亞太市場

アジア太平洋地域においてトップのサイバー脅威インテリジェンスと従来にない脅威ハンティングツールを提供するTeam T5, Inc.(本社：台湾、CEO：Sung-ting Tsai、以下TeamT5)は、日本市場における事業拡大に向けて、シリーズA資金調達を完了したことを発表しました。この資金調達は、JAFCO Asia (日本の有力なベンチャーキャピタルであるジャフコグループ株式会社のグループ)が主導し、世界に多くの事業部門を持つ日本最大の多国籍企業の1つである伊藤忠商事株式会社(以下：「伊藤忠商事」)、ならびに日本を代表するサイバーセキュリティサービスプロバイダーの株式会社マクニカ(以下：「マクニカ」が参加しました。TeamT5はまた、日本国内での営業活動の強化、より良いサービスの提供、当社製品の導入推進に向けて、日本法人を設立しました。

独立行政法人 情報処理推進機構（IPA）の調査「情報セキュリティ10大脅威2022」によると、ランサムウェアによる被害や標的型攻撃による機密情報の盗難が、日本企業にとってセキュリティ上の最大の懸念事項であるとされています。

今回の資金調達により、TeamT5は、サイバー脅威のインテリジェンスレポートやランサムウェア対策ソリューションを提供することで、日本におけるこれらのサイバー脅威への対応をさらに加速することができるようになります。

TeamT5の創立者およびCEOであるツァイ ソンティン(Tsai-Sung Ting)は、次のように述べています。
「TeamT5 は、大企業や大手銀行など、日本の顧客に対して長年にわたりソリューションを提供してきました。今後は、既存のお客様により良いサービスを提供するだけでなく、日本において新たな事業を展開して参ります。日本の投資家の皆様と協力し、様々な業界や事業形態にも適用範囲を拡大すると共に、製品競争力の強化、ならびにより優れたサービスの提供に向けた国内の人材を採用に引き続き取り組んでまいります」

JAFCO Asia（John Linマネージングディレクター）は、次のように述べています。
「デジタル時代において、サイバーセキュリティ市場は大きく成長することが予測されています。JAFCO Asiaは、TeamT5が業界最高クラスのサイバーセキュリティならびに防衛ソリューションを顧客に提供することで、重要なデジタル資産の保護と健全性の維持を実現していることを評価しています。より多くの日本企業がサイバーセキュリティとリスク軽減の重要性を認識することを願っています。」

伊藤忠商事は、次のように述べています。
「セキュリティ業界において世界で最も経験豊富な専門家によって開発されたソリューションを提供するTeam T5と協業できることを大変嬉しく思います。当社は、Team T5への出資によって、Team T5が、より優れたセキュリティと安心を求めている企業、サービスプロバイダー、政府機関に最先端のテクノロジーを提供し、事業拡大を加速できるものと期待しています。」

マクニカは、次のように述べています。
「TeamT5のソリューションは、日本の顧客に広く採用されています。今回の連携強化により、TeamT5ブランドがより多くの企業や政府機関に届くことを期待しています。」

##TeamT5について
台湾に拠点を置くTeamT5は、世界トップクラスのサイバー脅威アナリスト、エンジニア、専門家で構成された10年以上の歴史を持ち、アジア太平洋地域のサイバー攻撃者およびサイバースパイに関する特別な専門知識を持つ企業として注目を集めています。TeamT5は、マルウェアや高度標的型攻撃（APT）検知に関する社内調査に基づいたサイバー脅威インテリジェンスレポートとアンチランサムウェアソリューションを、政府機関、金融機関、通信事業者、ハイテク企業、電子機器製造サービス会社、マネージド・セキュリティ・サービス・プロバイダー（MSSP）などを含む、米国、日本、台湾の組織に提供しています。TeamT5は、情熱と献身をもって、ランサムウェア対策とエンドポイント検出・対応ソリューションの改良と強化に取り組み、企業の日常業務に常に最大限の保護を保証しています。

###【本件に関する問い合わせ先】
TeamT5広報事務局（神谷・水田）
 
Tel：03-5269-1038
 
e-mail: teamt5@jspin.co.jp

TeamT5、シリーズA資金調達を完了し、サイバー脅威インテリジェンスソリューションを拡大 日本法人で、国内事業を強化

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>TeamT5 杜浦數位安全專精網路威脅、資訊作戰研究，近日接受美國《華爾街日報 The Wall Street Journal》採訪，發表針對中國回應美國眾議院議長裴洛西（Nancy Pelosi）訪台，針對臺灣進行網路攻擊之觀察。下文為節錄，完整報導請見[原文](https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-extends-military-exercises-as-taiwan-battles-cyberattacks-11659969484?st=i4ryxtpdvkdtxy1&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink)。

In addition to defacing some websites and rendering others inaccessible, Charles Li, chief analyst at Taipei-based cybersecurity company TeamT5, said clients affiliated with Taiwan’s government and other critical infrastructure also reported instances of brute-force attacks and server intrusions from unknown sources.
 
_(TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 首席分析師 李庭閣(Charles Li)表示，與台灣政府單位、關鍵基礎設施有關聯之客戶，回報其遭受不明來源的暴力攻擊(brute-force attack)、伺服器入侵等網路攻擊。)_
 
 
完整報導請見[原文](https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-extends-military-exercises-as-taiwan-battles-cyberattacks-11659969484?st=i4ryxtpdvkdtxy1&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink)
 
 
 
*首圖來源: [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/)

【華爾街日報 WSJ】中國延長環台軍事演習，台灣多處遭網路攻擊

>Thanks for The Wall Street Journal's interview. Our chief analyst Charles Li told the journalist about our observations & insights about China’s sustained cyberattacks during House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. This is an expert of The Wall Street Journal's article. Read more at [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-extends-military-exercises-as-taiwan-battles-cyberattacks-11659969484?st=i4ryxtpdvkdtxy1&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink)

In addition to defacing some websites and rendering others inaccessible, Charles Li, chief analyst at Taipei-based cybersecurity company TeamT5, said clients affiliated with Taiwan’s government and other critical infrastructure also reported instances of brute-force attacks and server intrusions from unknown sources.
 
 
 
*Image courtesy of [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/)

【The Wall Street Journal】China Extends Military Exercises as Taiwan Battles Cyberattacks

✨TeamT5 深耕越南市場，贊助暨參與頂尖系統整合商 Netpoleon 科技日✨

網路攻擊威脅不限地域，TeamT5 提供在地化情資，協助企業抵抗攻擊。

「知己知彼，百戰百勝」 ── TeamT5 於現場分享近期越南網路攻擊情資，與合作夥伴 Netpoleon 共同協助企業防禦，與對手的每次交鋒，總能制敵機先。

![Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_1.jpg](https://uploads.teamt5.org/upload/original/Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_1.jpg)

<center>TeamT5 代表與合作夥伴 Netpoleon 代表於活動現場合照</center>

 
 

![Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_6.jpg](https://uploads.teamt5.org/upload/original/Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_6.jpg)

<center>TeamT5 代表向參觀者介紹解決方案，獲得熱烈回應</center>

TeamT5 深耕越南市場，贊助暨參與頂尖系統整合商 Netpoleon 科技日

✨TeamT5 works with Netpoleon to penetrate into Vietnam market
✨With localized threat intelligence, we help enterprises defend cyber threats

TeamT5 joined Netpoleon Vietnam’s Tech Day. We gave a speech on notable cyber threats related to Vietnam. We urged people to use threat intelligence in order to better protect enterprises’ daily operations.

In our booth, we’re happy to see people are interested in threat intelligence. Our solution ThreatVision helps enterprises prepare, prevent, and defeat threat groups by knowing their playbook.

![Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_1.jpg](https://uploads.teamt5.org/upload/original/Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_1.jpg)

<center>TeamT5 closely work with our partner Netpoleon to penetrate into Vietnam market</center>

 
 

![Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_6.jpg](https://uploads.teamt5.org/upload/original/Netpoleon%20Vietnam%20Tech%20Day_6.jpg)

<center>TeamT5 introduced our cybersecurity solutions to Tech Day's attendees</center>

TeamT5 Joined Netpoleon Vietnam’s Tech Day

日本 [Macnica](https://www.macnica.co.jp) (半導體、網路、網路安全和 AI/IoT 的整體服務解決方案供應商) 與 [TeamT5 杜浦數位安全](https://teamt5.org/)(網路威脅專業分析團隊)共同撰寫並出版了2021年在日本發生的針對型網路攻擊的調查報告[《針對型網路攻擊的現態與對策》第6版](https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/security/2022/report_02.html)。


去年，許多組織受到利用勒索軟體和供應鏈弱點的攻擊，這在新聞中也大為報導。 雖然此類事件浮出水面，但許多企業組織在很長一段時間內都沒有意識到這類攻擊行為，特別是未察覺 「透過有針對性的攻擊，竊取敏感資訊」之攻擊；然而在「[2022年資訊安全10大威脅](https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/vuln/10threats2022.html)」中， 「透過有針對性的攻擊，竊取敏感資訊」是企業組織面臨的第二大威脅。 這情況威脅到日本企業的競爭力來源，並削弱其國際產業競爭力。

在這種情況下，跨組織的戰略資訊共用和情報升級，點出每個攻擊族群的 TTPs、目標和意圖以及技能水準，可以有效應對這些攻擊。 此外，由於針對型網路攻擊在很大程度上取決於地緣政治風險和國家間緊張關係，因此，在當今動蕩的世界形勢下，日本 Macnica 與臺灣 TeamT5 合作進行分析和寫作具有重要意義。

為了提升人們的警覺意識，本報告旨在描述2021財務年度（2021年4月至2022年3月），從日本組織竊取機密資訊（個人資訊、政策相關資訊、製造數據等）之攻擊活動分析。 此外，還介紹了新的攻擊方法和威脅檢測，重點是使用高度隱身的遠端惡意軟體 （emotely controlled malware, RAT）事件。 在報告末尾，我們並列出了這些攻擊活動中威脅入侵指標 （indicator of compromise, IoC） ，以便您可以檢查自身企業組織是否有遭遇這類攻擊。


- 《針對型網路攻擊的現態與對策》第6版報告下載處(日文)
[https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/security/2022/report_02.html](https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/security/2022/report_02.html)
 
 

## 關於 TeamT5 杜浦數位安全
TeamT5 杜浦數位安全專精網路威脅研究，提供端點偵測與回應(EDR)解決方案。協助美日臺大型企業有效保護商業機密文件，營運不受網路攻擊影響。

團隊具備超過10年的惡意程式與進階持續性滲透攻擊(APT)的經驗，基於地緣和語言優勢，我們有效掌握亞太地區的駭客攻擊，更經常受邀參加世界級資安會議、發表研究成果。

官網: [https://teamt5.org/](https://teamt5.org/)
 
 
## 關於 Macnica
自 1972 年成立以來，Macnica 一直為最先進的半導體、電子設備、網路和資訊安全產品提供技術加值服務。 基於我們傳統優勢的全球尖端技術採購和技術規劃能力，Macnica 正在人工智慧/物聯網、自動駕駛和機器人等領域拓展新業務。 

Macnica 將尖端技術和團隊專長相結合，提供獨特的服務和解決方案，創造社會價值，為未來社會的發展做出貢獻。 公司總部位於日本橫濱，在全球24個國家設有80個辦事處，並在全球開展業務。 

官網: [https://www.macnica.co.jp](https://www.macnica.co.jp)

Macnica 和 TeamT5 發佈 FY2021鎖定日本的針對型網路攻擊趨勢報告

Macnica, Inc. (a total service and solution provider for semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT) and Team T5, Inc.(a threat intelligence provider for cyber espionage activities in the Asia-Pacific region) announced joint report "Reality of Targeted Attacks and Countermeasures Approach, 6th Edition," a report on targeted attacks that landed in Japan in FY2021.

Last year, many organizations were victims of ransomwares and attacks as attacker groups exploited weaknesses in the supply chain. These attacks were widely reported in the news. While such incidents have surfaced, many organizations have not been aware of the breach for a long period of time, and they weren’t aware that they’re under the threat of "theft of confidential information through targeted attacks", which is listed as the second threat for organizations in the "[10 Major Cybersecurity Threats in 2022](https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/vuln/10threats2022.html)". However, this threatens international industrial competitiveness of Japanese companies.

Under these circumstances, by strategically sharing information and sublimating to threat intelligence across organizations, the report highlights the TTPs, objectives, intentions, skill levels, etc. of each attacker group. It also shares effective countermeasures against these attacks. In addition, since targeted attacks (cyber espionage) rely heavily on geopolitical risks and tensions between countries, it is significant to analyze and write a report jointly with Macnica in Japan & TeamT5 in Taiwan under the current unstable world situation.

For the purpose of raising awareness, this report provides analysis of attack campaigns observed in FY2021 (April 2021 to March 2022) that seek to steal confidential information (personal information, policy-related information, manufacturing data, etc.) from Japanese organizations. In addition, focusing on cases using highly stealthy remotely controlled malware (RAT), we introduce new attack methods and threat detection. At the end of the report, we also include the indicator of compromise(IoC) used in the attack campaigns introduced in the report so that you can check your own organization.


- Download the report (in Japanese) 👉
https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/security/2022/report_02.html
 
 

## About Team T5, Inc.
TeamT5 consists of top cyber threat analysts. Leveraging our geographic and cultural advantages, we have the best understanding of cyber attackers in Asia Pacific. We’re also frequently invited to share our insights in top cybersecurity conferences.

Based on our research in malware & Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), we provide cyber threat intelligence reports and anti-ransomware solutions to clients in the USA, Japan, and Taiwan. Clients include government agencies, financial business, and high-tech enterprises.

Website: [https://teamt5.org/](https://www.macnica.co.jp)
 
 
## About Macnica
Macnica is a Global Value Added Distributor and Service Solution Provider of innovative technology solutions. Our core domains are AI, IIoT, Mobility, Cyber Security, Big Data, Healthcare, Biotech, Retail, Robotics, Semiconductors. 

Macnica operates globally in Japan (HQ), USA, China, South East Asia, India, Brazil, Europe.

Website: [https://www.macnica.co.jp](https://www.macnica.co.jp)

Macnica and TeamT5 Publish Joint Report on Trends in Targeted Attacks Targeting Japan in FY2021

半導体、ネットワーク、サイバーセキュリティ、AI/IoTにおけるトータルサービス・ソリューションプロバイダーの株式会社マクニカ（本社：神奈川県横浜市、代表取締役社長：原 一将、以下マクニカ）は、アジア太平洋地域において行われるサイバースパイ活動の脅威インテリジェンスを持つTeam T5, Inc.(本社：台湾、CEO：Sung-ting Tsai、以下TeamT5)と、2021年度に日本に着弾した標的型攻撃に関する調査レポート「標的型攻撃の実態と対策アプローチ　第6版」を共同著書し、公開いたします。

昨年度も多くの組織がランサムウェアやサプライチェーンの弱点を悪用した攻撃の被害に遭い、ニュースでも大きく取り上げられました。このようなインシデントが表面化する一方、「[情報セキュリティ10大脅威 2022](https://www.ipa.go.jp/security/vuln/10threats2022.html)」でも組織向け脅威第2位にあげられている「標的型攻撃による機密情報の窃取」＊については、長期間に渡って侵害に気づかない組織が多く、表面化するケースもあまり多くありません。しかし、これは日本企業の競争力の源泉を奪い国際産業競争力を低下させる脅威となります。

このような状況下で、組織を超えた戦略的な情報共有とインテリジェンスへの昇華により、各攻撃グループのTTPs、目的や意図、スキルレベルなどを浮き彫りにすることが、これら攻撃に対しての効果的な対策につながります。また、標的型攻撃（サイバーエスピオナージ）は地政学リスクや国家間の緊張関係に大きく依存するため、昨今の不安定な世界情勢下では、台湾のTeamT5と共同で分析・執筆することには大きな意味と意義があります。

本レポートでは、2021年度(2021年4月から2022年3月)に観測された、日本の組織から機密情報(個人情報、政策関連情報、製造データなど)を窃取しようとする攻撃キャンペーンに関する分析内容を、注意喚起を目的として記載しています。また、ステルス性の高い遠隔操作マルウェア(RAT)を用いた事案を中心に、新しい攻撃手法やその脅威の検出についてご紹介しています。レポートの最後には、自組織の確認を行えるよう、本文中で紹介した攻撃キャンペーンで使われたインディケータも掲載しています。

マクニカは今後も日本企業の産業競争力を徐々に蝕んでいく標的型攻撃に対して、粘り強い分析と啓発活動に取り組み、微力ながらも日本経済の発展に寄与できるよう努めてまいります。

■レポートダウンロード先
[https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/security/2022/report_02.html](https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/security/2022/report_02.html)
 
 
## Team T5, Inc.について
TeamT5は、世界有数のマルウェア分析チームであり、アジア太平洋圏におけるサイバースパイ活動に対するベストソリューションプロバイダーです。サイバー脅威の監視、分析、追跡を行いクライアントのシステムとネットワークを攻撃から守ることを支援しています。更に脅威インテリジェンス、分析レポート、APT対策ソリューション、脅威分析、インシデントレスポンスサービスを提供しています。メンバーは、数多くの世界的なセキュリティカンファレンスで研究成果を発表しています。詳細はWebサイト（[https://teamt5.org/](https://teamt5.org/)）をご覧ください。
 
 
## 株式会社マクニカについて
マクニカは、1972 年の設立以来、最先端の半導体、電子デバイス、ネットワーク、サイバーセキュリティ商品に技術的付加価値を加えて提供してきました。従来からの強みであるグローバルにおける最先端テクノロジーのソーシング力と技術企画力をベースに、AI/IoT、自動運転、ロボットなどの分野で新たなビジネスを展開しています。「Co.Tomorrowing」をスローガンに、最先端のテクノロジーとマクニカが持つインテリジェンスをつなぎ、ユニークなサービス＆ソリューションを提供する存在として、社会的価値を生み出し未来社会の発展へ貢献していきます。当社は、横浜に本社を構え、世界24ヶ国80拠点をベースにグローバルなビジネスを展開しています。詳細はWebサイト（[https://www.macnica.co.jp](https://www.macnica.co.jp)）をご覧ください。

マクニカとTeamT5社、2021年度の日本を狙う標的型攻撃の動向レポートを公開

>Our cyber threat abalyst Che Chang gives observations on China’s sudden warnings about US hackers. This is an expert of WIRED's article. Read more at [WIRED](https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-us-hacking-accusations).

For the best part of a decade, US officials and cybersecurity companies have been naming and shaming hackers they believe work for the Chinese government. These hackers [have stolen](https://www.wired.com/2013/02/chinese-army-linked-to-hacks/) terabytes of data from pharmaceutical companies to [video game firms](https://www.wired.com/story/chinese-hackers-charged-decade-long-crime-spying-spree/), [compromised servers](https://www.wired.com/story/fbi-takes-drastic-step-to-fight-china-hacking-spree/), [stripped security protections](https://www.wired.com/story/the-full-story-of-the-stunning-rsa-hack-can-finally-be-told/), and [highjacked hacking tools](https://www.wired.com/story/china-nsa-hacking-tool-epme-hijack/), according to security experts. And as [China’s alleged hacking has grown in aggression](https://www.wired.com/story/china-hacking-reckless-new-phase/), individual Chinese hackers face indictments. However, things may be changing.

Since the start of 2022, there has been a marked uptick in China’s Foreign Ministry and the country’s cybersecurity firms calling out alleged US cyberespionage. Until now, these allegations have been a rarity. But the disclosures come with a catch: They appear to rely on years-old technical details, which are already publicly known and don’t contain fresh information. The move may be a strategic change for China as the nation tussles to cement its position as a tech superpower.

“These are useful materials for China’s tit-for-tat propaganda campaigns when they faced US accusation and indictment of China’s cyberespionage activities,” says Che Chang, a cyber threat analyst at Taiwan-based cybersecurity firm TeamT5.

 
 
*Image courtesy of [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/)

【WIRED】The Mystery of China’s Sudden Warnings About US Hackers

>TeamT5 資安威脅情資分析師 Che Chang 接受 WIRED 訪問，針對中國警告美國駭客行動的消息，進行評論與分析。本文為摘錄，完整文章請見 [WIRED](https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-us-hacking-accusations)。

近十年來，美國方常點名那些被視為替中國工作的駭客，這些駭客從製藥公司竊取了大量數據，或破壞企業的伺服器等，個別駭客並面臨起訴。

然而 WIRED 記者觀察到，自2022年初，中國外交部和該國資安公司指稱與美國有關聯的網路間諜活動明顯增加，然而這類指稱是基於已有多年歷史的資料，細節也已廣為人知。

WIRED 記者訪問多位專家，TeamT5 資安威脅情資分析師 Che Chang 提出推測，即中方提出這些指控的動機，是因中國面臨美國的網路間諜指控和起訴時，做為以牙還牙的材料。

完整文章請見 [WIRED](https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-us-hacking-accusations)。

 
 
*首圖來源: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/)

【WIRED 採訪報導】關於中國突發針對美國駭客警告之謎團與分析

We're happy to take the interview from [Cyber Security Weekly Podcast](https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/av-channel/cyber-security-weekly-podcast/). It has introduced latest cybersecurity insights for professionals.

In the podcast, Charles Li (Chief Technology Officer & Chief Analyst, TeamT5) shares some highlights of our team’s presentation at Black Hat Asia 2022. Focusing on the notorious Chinese threat actor groups (APT 10, APT 27, APT 41) he discussed key characteristics, such as how their motivations extend beyond espionage to monetisation, tools overlap, targets, and growing OpSec sophistication.

He also touches on the Chinese Cyber Threat landscape from the Taiwanese perspective, such as the information warfare campaigns. With shifting geopolitical landscapes increasing the frequency of cyberattacks on Taiwanese targets, he notes the Taiwanese responses in increasing cybersecurity regulations and investments.

Charles Li advises cyber defenders to invest in tailored threat intelligence, to complement tools such as EDR or firewalls.

🎧 Listen the podcast here➡ [link](https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/av-media/episode-324-chinese-cyber-threat-landscape-perspectives-from-a-taiwanese-cyber-security-expert)

【Cyber Security Weekly Podcast】TeamT5 Talks About Chinese Cyber Threat Landscape

TeamT5 杜浦數位安全接受  [Cyber Security Weekly Podcast](https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/av-channel/cyber-security-weekly-podcast/) 邀請，與主持人對談，分析中國網路威脅態勢。

本集 Podcast 中，TeamT5 杜浦數位安全 Charles Li (技術長暨首席分析師)分享團隊於本年度亞洲黑帽大會(Black Hat Asia)的演講重點，也談論惡名昭彰的中國網路威脅族群(APT 10, APT 27, APT 41)的關鍵特徵，例如他們的動機從網路間諜，延伸至利益獲取，各族群使用的攻擊工具也有重疊處。

Charles Li 也從台灣角度，討論中國網路威脅的態勢，如: 資訊戰(information operation)。此外，隨著地緣政治轉移，網路攻擊更多、更頻繁地鎖定台灣目標，台灣則以加強監管措施、提升資安相關投資因應。

最後，Charles Li 建議資安防禦團隊宜投資在為組織良身打造的威脅情資，並搭配如端點偵測與回應工具(EDR)、防火牆，作為輔助。


🎧 Podcast 聆聽➡ [連結](https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/av-media/episode-324-chinese-cyber-threat-landscape-perspectives-from-a-taiwanese-cyber-security-expert)

【Cyber Security Weekly Podcast】TeamT5 分析中國網路威脅態勢

TeamT5 consists of top cyber threat analysts. Leveraging our geographic and cultural advantages, we have the best understanding of cyber attackers in Asia Pacific. We’re also frequently invited to share our insights in top cybersecurity conferences.

Based on our research in malware & Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), we provide cyber threat intelligence reports and anti-ransomware solutions to clients in the USA, Japan, and Taiwan. Clients include government agencies, financial business, and high-tech enterprises.

Our work is also seen by the media as TeamT5 is honored to be featured in [CyberNews](https://cybernews.com/)' pick of Best Threat Intelligence Solutions. In the list, ThreatQuotient and many top solution providers are also mentioned. 

CyberNews wrote:

>With a vast team of experts, TeamT5 provides a cybersecurity defense and threat hunting platform. Easy-to-navigate, advanced, and automated, with it, you secure yourself not only from APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) but from targeted ransomware as well.

>TeamT5 threat hunting tool monitors endpoints in real time. The platform is threat intelligence-driven and can execute incidents effectively. Their AI-powered engine can detect and stop malware, while a ransomware attack is automatically blocked in the first place.

>Speaking of ransomware attacks, enterprise backups are also protected – preventing threats from destroying them. So if you’re in need of a flexible solution that is easy to deploy, ThreatSonar is all that and more.

To read the whole article, please check [this link](https://cybernews.com/resources/best-threat-intelligence-solutions/).

TeamT5 Featured Best Threat Intelligence Solutions on Cybernews

TeamT5 由頂尖資安威脅分析師與研究員組成。基於地緣和語言優勢，我們有效掌握亞太地區的駭客攻擊，更經常受邀參加世界級資安會議、發表研究成果。我們為美國、日本和台灣的客戶提供資安威脅情報報告和防勒索軟體解決方案。客戶包括政府機構、金融業和高科技業。

媒體[CyberNews](https://cybernews.com/) 也留意到我們的成績，將 TeamT5 解決方案選為最佳威脅情資解決方案。在列表中，還提到了 ThreatQuotient 和許多頂尖解決方案提供商。

CyberNews 寫道:

>With a vast team of experts, TeamT5 provides a cybersecurity defense and threat hunting platform. Easy-to-navigate, advanced, and automated, with it, you secure yourself not only from APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) but from targeted ransomware as well.

>(TeamT5 擁有完整的專家團隊，提供了資安防禦與威脅狩獵平台，該平台易於瀏覽、先進、自動化。當您導入該解決方案，你可以有效保護自身，不僅免於進階持續性攻擊(APT)，更可免於勒索軟體的威脅。)

完整文章請見 [此連結](https://cybernews.com/resources/best-threat-intelligence-solutions/)。

TeamT5 獲美國專業媒體 Cybernews 選為最佳威脅情資解決方案提供商

>TeamT5 is a leading APT threat intelligence provider in the Asia & Pacific region. In Black Hat Asia 2022, TeamT5 published our analysis of modular backdoor Pangolin8RAT and its associated threat group "Tianwu”. As modular backdoors and shared malwares are becoming key trends in the threat landscape, Silvia Yeh (Threat Intelligence Analyst) and Leon Chang (Threat Intelligence Researcher) from TeamT5 warn the public that previous APT analysis mindset might not be suitable.

In the past, modular malware like PlugX and ShadowPad have been the most popular shared trojans used in Chinese state-sponsored cyber operations. Since mid-2020, TeamT5 has detected a new modular trojan emerging in the APAC region which has the potential to be their successor. The trojan was named "Pangolin8RAT" after "pangolin" and “p8rat" found in its PDB string and RTTI. Pangolin8RAT is modular, as its functionalities can be expanded by downloading DLL from its C2. Its early feature supported 8 communication protocols, including TCP, HTTPS, UDP, DNS, ICMP, HTTPSIPV6, WEB, and SSH.

TeamT5 researchers names the threat group behind Pangolin8RAT as “Tianwu”, a beast with 8 human heads in Chinese mythology. From 2020 to 2021, TeamT5 has observed Tianwu leveraging Pangolin8RAT to snipe at online gaming/gambling industry, transportation, telecom, government, and dissidents in the Asia Pacific region.

In this talk, TeamT5 researchers also explored Tianwu’s connections with the notorious Chinese APT group Amoeba (aka APT41) by illustrating the similarities in the two group’s modular malware structure, TTPs, and target scope.

TeamT5 researchers concluded that modular backdoor has become a trend as it can reduce the cost of malware development by APT groups. For that reason, previous analysis frameworks and categories might not be suitable for future APT attacks. In order to have an overview of the threat landscape, enterprises should defend themselves with all-level intelligence from tactical & operational level to strategic level.


- Presentation slides: [link](https://i.blackhat.com/Asia-22/Thursday-Materials/AS-22-LeonSilvia-NextGenPlugXShadowPad.pdf)
- Speech video: [link](https://topicplay.com/v/477689)

## About Black Hat Asia
Black Hat is the world’s leading information security event, and remains the best and biggest event of its kind. It provides attendees with cutting-edge security research, development and trends, and has the ability to define tomorrow’s information security landscape. Black Hat Asia is an Black Hat extended event which is held in Singapore annually.


【Black Hat Asia 2022】New Trend of Modular Backdoor and APT Attacks, TeamT5 Researchers Publish Analysis at Black Hat Asia

>TeamT5 杜浦數位安全長期致力於亞太地區駭客團體研究，於今年度亞洲最大資安研討會 Black Hat Asia 發布最新研究，說明新興的模組化後門程式 Pangolin8RAT 與其關聯駭客團體。有鑑於後門程式模組化及多駭客團體共用的趨勢，TeamT5 威脅情資分析師 Silvia Yeh 與威脅情資研究員 Leon Chang 警示既有 APT 攻擊分析方法可能不再適合，企業組織宜運用多層次威脅情資，掌握駭客動態。

過去像是 PlugX、ShadowPad等模組化惡意軟體製作而成的木馬程式，常見於中國國家級支持的網路行動。自2020年中，TeamT5 偵測到模組化木馬程式 Pangolin8RAT 在亞太區域區域，有可能是前述模組化惡意軟體的後繼者。Pangolin8RAT 命名來自其 PDB string "pangolin" 和其 RTTI “p8rat”，該模組化特徵為可經由C2指令，進行DLL下載，而擴展功能。其早期版本支援8種通訊協定，包含 TCP, HTTPS, UDP, DNS, ICMP, HTTPSIPV6, WEB, SSH。

TeamT5 將使用 Pangolin8RAT 後門程式的駭客團體命名為「天吳」，為記載於《山海經》的八首人面怪獸。2020-2021年之間，該駭客團體鎖定線上娛樂產業、賭博業、資訊業、電信業、交通運輸業、政府單位、異議人士等，進行網路攻擊。

本次演講中，TeamT5 研究團隊並探索「天吳」與惡名昭彰的中國 APT 團體 Amoeba (別名 APT41)的關聯，兩者的相似性來自他們使用之模組化惡意程式結構、攻擊手法(TTPs)與攻擊範圍。

TeamT5 研究團隊指出由於模組化後門程式可以降低駭客團體研發惡意軟體的成本，模組化後門程式成為趨勢。有鑑於此，先前針對 APT 攻擊的研究架構與分類可能不再適用於未來出現的 APT 攻擊，建議企業組織宜運用從戰術(tactic)、實戰(operation)、戰略(strategy)等層級的威脅情資，掌握網路威脅的全貌。

- 演講完整演講簡報檔: [連結](https://i.blackhat.com/Asia-22/Thursday-Materials/AS-22-LeonSilvia-NextGenPlugXShadowPad.pdf)
- 演講完整錄影: [link](https://topicplay.com/v/477689)

## 關於黑帽大會（Black Hat）
黑帽大會（Black Hat）每年聚集全球資訊安全專家、優秀研究人員於一堂，透過資安研究、開發與最新趨勢交流，鼓勵學術界、世界級研究人員與各領域決策及領導者間的合作、成長。黑帽簡報會（Black Hat Briefing）與培訓（Training）每年也都在美國、歐洲與亞洲舉行，匯集全球資安頂尖人員參與盛會。


【Black Hat Asia 2022】後門程式模組化與 APT 攻擊趨勢剖析  TeamT5 於 Black Hat Asia 發布最新研究

>TeamT5 is a leading APT intelligence provider in the Asia & Pacific region. TeamT5 shared our research in the Black Hat Asia 2022. In this seminar, TeamT5 pointed out China-nexus APT groups who launched massive attacks against the online entertainment business in the APAC region. 

Charles Li (Chief Analyst) and Che Chang (Cyber Threat Analyst) from TeamT5 pointed out these attacks are not only money-driven, they also collect data from victim companies. The motives are closely aligned with the national interests of the Chinese government.

The Chinese government has put significant pressure on the online entertainment industry. It freezes gaming licenses from Sept 2021 to Apr 2022. It crackdown on Macau gambling
industry and forced gamblers to move online. During the time of pandemic, online gambling skyrocketed. 

China-nexus APT groups' attacks on online entertainment business might be one of the crackdown moves by the Chinese government. Previously, many cases were believed to be financially-motivated attacks because of the usage of ransomware. However, based on TeamT5’s observation in the past few years, APT attacks against online entertainment companies are also driven by espionage purposes.

These threat groups use various tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). For example, they collect info in recruiting websites or forums. Then, they conduct spear phishing which targets customer supporting teams. The content of the phishing email is complaining about system issues and asking team staff to open attachments. Another way is phishing via social network platforms by crafting profiles and approaching sales, ITs, RDs in the targeting companies. 

These threat groups also exploit vulnerabilities of exchange server, VPN server, browser, web, or NAS to compromise the targeting companies. Supply chain attack is another way they use. By compromising the ERP system or official website, they’re able to fulfill their goals.

In the process, some threat groups modify specific weapons to attack online entertainment industry (e.g. SLIME 29). For Amoeba (a.k.a APT41), they use the same weapons that have been used to attack other industries but they developed proprietary tools  for maintaining. Others didn’t develop tailored weapons to attack the online entertainment industry (e.g. TianWu、Greedy Taotie、SLIME34).

Dissecting the current TTPs is merely the first step. TeamT5 urges organizations to start the threat intelligence cycle and have tailored & accurate threat intelligence.

- Presentation slides: [link](https://i.blackhat.com/Asia-22/Friday-Materials/AS-22-Li-To-Loot-Or-Not-To-Loot-That-Is-Not-a-Question.pdf)
- Speech video: [link](https://topicplay.com/v/490271)

## About Black Hat Asia
Black Hat is the world’s leading information security event, and remains the best and biggest event of its kind. It provides attendees with cutting-edge security research, development and trends, and has the ability to define tomorrow’s information security landscape. Black Hat Asia is an Black Hat extended event which is held in Singapore annually.


【Black Hat Asia 2022】Chinese APTs are Looting the Online Entertainment Industry, TeamT5 Researchers Publish Analysis at Black Hat Asia

>TeamT5 杜浦數位安全專精亞太地區駭客團體分析，最新研究於亞太最大資安研討會 Black Hat Asia 發布，指出與中國關聯之多個駭客團體，針對亞太地區的線上博弈產業發起大規模攻擊。這波攻擊據除了獲取金錢利益，對產業的資料展現高度興趣，推測可能暗含中國政府蒐集資訊的動機，異於過去攻擊行動。

中國政府近年來限縮線上遊戲產業發展空間，如停發遊戲版號，及取締賭博產業，使賭博產業多轉為線上營運。而蓬勃發展、跨境經營的線上博弈產業遭受多個駭客團體攻擊，入侵手法精密，TeamT5 首席分析師李庭閣(Charles Li)與分析師張哲誠(Che Chang)指出這波駭客攻擊與中國政府的官方利益一致，使駭客可掌握參與玩家、業主等資料，背後策略與動機實屬不尋常。

駭客團體使用多種手法(TTPs)進攻，如於該產業招募員工的網站論壇收集資料，進一步採取魚叉式網路釣魚(spear phishing)，鎖定客服人員，以抱怨系統為主旨釣魚信件，誘騙客服人員點擊附件；駭客團體也透過社群網站建立假帳戶，藉以接近目標公司的業務、工程師等。

駭客團體並利用各項漏洞，進行攻擊，如瀏覽器、VPN、NAS的漏洞；或採取供應鏈攻擊，從公司官網、ERP系統入侵至公司內部。

針對亞太地區的線上娛樂產業的網路攻擊事件中，攻擊者通常使用非市售的工具，或自行修改、研發工具，以達成攻擊目的。TeamT5 觀察的駭客團體中，SLIME29 的攻擊武器相較於其他團體，乃是為攻擊博奕產業特別製造；Amoeba (又稱 APT41)的攻擊武器也曾用於攻擊其他產業，同時也為博奕產業量身打造可協助他們長期控制目標之工具；此波攻擊中的其他駭客團體如 TianWu、Greedy Taotie、SLIME34 則無特別未博奕產業打造攻擊武器。

TeamT5 表示拆解中國駭客團體攻擊線上博弈產業的手法與背後動機，僅是協助企業了解最新趨勢的開端，後續動向值得關注。

- 演講完整演講簡報檔: [連結](https://i.blackhat.com/Asia-22/Friday-Materials/AS-22-Li-To-Loot-Or-Not-To-Loot-That-Is-Not-a-Question.pdf)
- 演講完整錄影: [link](https://topicplay.com/v/490271)

## 關於黑帽大會（Black Hat）
黑帽大會（Black Hat）每年聚集全球資訊安全專家、優秀研究人員於一堂，透過資安研究、開發與最新趨勢交流，鼓勵學術界、世界級研究人員與各領域決策及領導者間的合作、成長。黑帽簡報會（Black Hat Briefing）與培訓（Training）每年也都在美國、歐洲與亞洲舉行，匯集全球資安頂尖人員參與盛會。


【Black Hat Asia 2022】中國駭客團體攔胡線上博弈產業 TeamT5 分析最新大規模網路攻擊手法

全球資安盛會「亞洲黑帽安全大會」（Black Hat Asia, BHASIA）今年以線上與實體混合方式舉辦，自 2021 年 5 月 10 日至 13 日（新加坡時間 UTC+8），為期3天的精彩議程（Black Hat Briefing）、專業深度培訓（Training），以及最新開源駭客工具的展示（Black Hat Arsenal），由頂尖資訊安全專家們傳授最新、第一手的技術與研究發現。

TeamT5 威脅情資研究員們連續第2年登上 BHASIA，發表兩場最新研究，與世界各地的資安研究人員交流最新的資訊安全風險、研究與趨勢。

第一場演講「[To Loot or Not to Loot? That Is Not a Question When State-Nexus APT Targets Online Entertainment Industry](https://www.blackhat.com/asia-22/briefings/schedule/#to-loot-or-not-to-loot-that-is-not-a-question-when-state-nexus-apt-targets-online-entertainment-industry-26143)」由 TeamT5 威脅情資分析師 Che Chang 與首席威脅情資分析師 Charles Li 介紹近年進階持續性威脅 (Advanced Persistent Threat, APT) 轉向線上娛樂/賭博產業之趨勢，動機不僅是財務勒索、更帶有間諜活動成分。演講中將以逾20個案例，說明駭客族群APT10 (又名 menuPass), APT41 (又名 Winnti, Amoeba)及 APT27 (又名 GreedyTaotie)的攻擊行為。

第二場演講「[The Next Gen PlugX/ShadowPad? A Dive into the Emerging China-Nexus Modular Trojan, Pangolin8RAT](https://www.blackhat.com/asia-22/briefings/schedule/#the-next-gen-plugxshadowpad-a-dive-into-the-emerging-china-nexus-modular-trojan-pangolinrat-25950)」，則由我們的威脅情資分析師 Silivia Yeh 與研究員 Leon Chang，剖析一個自2021年初開始嶄露頭角的「天吳(Tianwu)」族群。該群與 APT41 的入侵手法（TTPs）有不少相似之處；其專用後門（Proto8RAT）是一個高度模組化、且能支持八種協定的木馬程式。
根據此特徵，我們將該族群命名為「天吳(Tianwu)」，一個記載於《山海經》中八首人面的怪獸。目前，我們已經觀察到不少天吳針對亞太地區的攻擊，受害產業包括遊戲軟體業、交通運輸及電信。本演講將會分享分析結果與相關族群未來可能的發展動向。

**關於黑帽大會（Black Hat）**
 
黑帽大會（Black Hat）每年聚集全球資訊安全專家、優秀研究人員於一堂，透過資安研究、開發與最新趨勢交流，鼓勵學術界、世界級研究人員與各領域決策及領導者間的合作、成長。黑帽簡報會（Black Hat Briefing）與培訓（Training）每年也都在美國、歐洲與亞洲舉行，匯集全球資安頂尖人員參與盛會。

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【BlackHat Asia】TeamT5 研究員將於亞洲黑帽安全大會發表深度分析

This year, Black Hat Asia is held online and in-person, May 10-13, 2022 in Singapore Time (UTC+8). Our analysts & researchers give 2 speeches on recent notable APTs.

One talk “[To Loot or Not to Loot? That Is Not a Question When State-Nexus APT Targets Online Entertainment Industry](https://www.blackhat.com/asia-22/briefings/schedule/#to-loot-or-not-to-loot-that-is-not-a-question-when-state-nexus-apt-targets-online-entertainment-industry-26143)” is given by Che Chang (Cyber Threat Analyst) and
Charles Li (Chief Analyst). 

This talk will focus on APT's targeted attack against online entertainment companies which have solid cash flow and a massive amount of personal data. In the talk, we will dissect more than 20 targeted attack operations TeamT5 has tracked since 2018. The analysis shows technical links between these targeted attacks and the infamous Chinese APT, including APT10 (aka menuPass), APT41 (aka Winnti, Amoeba), and APT27 (aka GreedyTaotie). The presentation will cover these attacks' Tactic Technique and Procedures (TTPs) as we have seen those APT groups adopt different TTPs aimed at the online entertainment industry. We believe that these APT attacks are the preliminary work of the Chinese government. 

The other talk “[The Next Gen PlugX/ShadowPad? A Dive into the Emerging China-Nexus Modular Trojan, Pangolin8RAT](https://www.blackhat.com/asia-22/briefings/schedule/#the-next-gen-plugxshadowpad-a-dive-into-the-emerging-china-nexus-modular-trojan-pangolinrat-25950)” is given by Silvia Yeh (Threat Intelligence Analyst) and Leon Chang (Threat Intelligence Researcher). 

Since mid-2020, TeamT5 has detected a new modular trojan emerging in the APAC region which has the potential to be their successor. We name this trojan "Pangolin8RAT" because its PDB string contains "pangolin" and its RTTI contains "p8rat." 

Its early features supported 8 communication protocols, including TCP, HTTPS, UDP, DNS, ICMP, HTTPSIPV6, WEB, and SSH. Pangolin8RAT has only been associated with a Chinese APT group we track as "Tianwu." In this talk, they will also give a brief attack timeline of Pangolin8RAT/Tianwu from 2020 to 2021 as well as our outlook on the group's future development.

**About Black Hat Asia**
 
Black Hat is the world’s leading information security event, and remains the best and biggest event of its kind. It provides attendees with cutting-edge security research, development and trends, and has the ability to define tomorrow’s information security landscape. Black Hat Asia is an Black Hat extended event which is held in Singapore annually.

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【BlackHat Asia】TeamT5 Will Give Talks on Notable APTs

世界的な情報セキュリティイベント「ブラックハットアジア（Black Hat Asia）」（BHASIA）が、今年は2021年5月10日から13日（シンガポール時間 UTC+8）までオンラインとオンサイトの混合方式で開催されました。3日間の開催期間で素晴らしいブリーフィング（Black Hat Briefing）、専門的かつ詳細なトレーニング（Training）、最新のオープンソースハッキングツールの展示（Black Hat Arsenal）、トップクラスの情報セキュリティ専門家たちによる最新の技術や研究による発見の共有などが行われました。

TeamT5の脅威インテリジェンス研究員たちは2年連続でBHASIAに参加して2つの最新の研究結果を発表し、世界各地の情報セキュリティ研究員と最新の情報セキュリティリスク、研究、トレンドについて交流しました。

最初の発表、「[To Loot or Not to Loot? That Is Not a Question When State-Nexus APT Targets Online Entertainment Industry](https://www.blackhat.com/asia-22/briefings/schedule/#to-loot-or-not-to-loot-that-is-not-a-question-when-state-nexus-apt-targets-online-entertainment-industry-26143)」では、TeamT5の脅威インテリジェンスアナリストのChe Changと脅威インテリジェンスチーフアナリストのCharles Liが、オンラインエンターテイメント/ギャンブル産業を狙った近年のAPT（Advanced Persistent Threat, 高度で持続的な脅威）は、身代金の要求だけでなく、スパイ活動が動機となっているというトレンドを紹介しました。20以上の例をあげ、サイバー攻撃グループのAPT10（別名menuPass）、APT41（別名Winnti, Amoeba）、APT27（別名GreedyTaotie）の攻撃行動について説明しました。

2回目の発表、「[The Next Gen PlugX/ShadowPad? A Dive into the Emerging China-Nexus Modular Trojan, Pangolin8RAT](https://www.blackhat.com/asia-22/briefings/schedule/#the-next-gen-plugxshadowpad-a-dive-into-the-emerging-china-nexus-modular-trojan-pangolinrat-25950)」，では、当社の脅威インテリジェンスアナリストのSilivia Yehと研究員のLeon Changが、2021年初頭から徐々に現れ始めた「天呉（Tianwu）」グループの分析について発表しました。同グループとAPT41の侵入方法（TTPs）には多くの類似点があります。その特殊なバックドア（Proto8RAT）は、8つのプロトコルに対応するよう高度にモジュール化されたトロイの木馬です。

この特徴から、当社は同グループを『山海経』に登場する人の顔を八つもつ人面獣にちなんで、「天呉（Tianwu）」と名付けました。現在、当社は、アジア太平洋地域におけるゲームソフトウェア、交通、輸送、電気通信業界に対して「天呉」の攻撃が多発していることを確認しています。今回の発表では、分析結果および今後考えられる関連グループの進化と方向性を共有しました。

** ブラックハット（Black Hat）について**
 
ブラックハット（Black Hat）では、毎年世界の情報セキュリティ専門家、優秀な研究員が一堂に会します。情報セキュリティの研究開発や最新のトレンドについて交流することで、学界、世界レベルの研究員、各分野における意思決定、リーダー同士の協力、成長が促進されます。ブラックハットブリーフィング（Black Hat Briefing）とトレーニング（Training）は、世界トップクラスの情報セキュリティ担当者が参加するイベントで、毎年アメリカ、ヨーロッパ、アジアで開催されます。

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【Black Hat Asia】TeamT5の研究員がブラックハットアジア（Black Hat Asia）で詳細な分析を発表

> We are honored to be interviewed by  [Cybernews](https://cybernews.com/), a research-based online publication that helps people navigate a safe path through their increasingly complex digital lives. In the interview, we share how TeamT5 originated with our cyber threat intelligence researches and how we do to help clients fight against ransomware. The whole interview report is below or can be viewed at [Cybernews](https://cybernews.com/security/sung-ting-tsai-teamt5-companies-shouldnt-claim-themselves-as-100-secured-or-unhackable/)。

**A ransomware attack may be a once-in-a-lifetime event for some, while for others, it is more so of an evergoing battle of wits, technology, and speed, which requires constant diligence and preparations.**

While more and more companies invest in proper cybersecurity measures, both by investing in professional infrastructures and [relying on commercial privacy and data protection management tools](https://cybernews.com/best-password-managers/), not many are involved in actively hunting threats that may as well have already penetrated their defenses.

To discuss such issues, Cybernews sat down with Sung-ting Tsai, the Chief Executive Officer of [TeamT5](https://teamt5.org/en/) – a cybersecurity intelligence firm. We talked about the dos and don’ts in the event of a ransomware attack and what cybersecurity measures are most important to take.

### Tell us about your story. How did TeamT5 originate?

Previously, I worked in a big cybersecurity company and led a research team. I found that clients often got hacked even though we made great solutions. I think the key is we didn’t have insights on attackers’ TTP (tactics, techniques, and procedures) so our defense couldn’t protect clients from those attackers.

Therefore, I became interested in cyber threat intelligence (CTI) research and decided to build TeamT5 to do CTI research. Back then, our team already discovered that the latest and advanced cyberattacks happened in Taiwan first. It gives us advantages to publish in-depth analysis and research.

Our niche is that we have focused on cyberattacks and cyber espionage for a long time. As not many people focus on this area, our research results are even more valuable and help many people and organizations around the world, especially in the US, Japan, and Korea.

Then, we made our reports of cyber threat intelligence into a solution – ThreatVision, a portal to see through the chaos. In 2017, we developed ThreatSonar which is an engine to hunt down intruders. It helps clients to defend against cyberattacks. When others can’t catch malicious cyberattacks – we can.

Since we established, we consider cyber threat intelligence research as the most important task. We have published more than 30 research papers in international cybersecurity seminars and conferences, including Black Hat Asia, SANS Institute – CTI Summit, Virus Bulletin (VT), and CodeBlue. Our findings are recognized by many clients, including one of the top five international banks, top telecom and business groups in Japan, and governmental critical infrastructures in Taiwan.

### Can you tell us a little bit about what you do? What challenges do you help navigate?

Our mission is to become the best partner to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Clients are facing two challenges:

1. While attackers know a lot about clients, our clients know a little about what they’re facing.
2. Clients don’t have sufficient technology to defend against attackers.

To help a client beat ransomware and cyber espionage, we provide three types of solutions:

1. **Threat Intelligence** – let clients know the enemies well and plan defense strategies.
2. **Defense Technology **– let clients be equipped with good tools in order to hunt down the enemies.
3. **Professional Service** – we work with clients to help them deal with various cyber threats.

### You often emphasize the importance of proactive threat hunting. Can you briefly describe this practice?

Traditionally, the idea of cybersecurity protection is to do multi-layered defense. However, the current problem is that enterprises don’t know whether attackers are already on the intranet.

So, we suggest that “proactive threat hunting” is a better idea for cyber protection nowadays. It means enterprises use our tool ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware to do active and aggressive scans on logs from SIEM (security information and event management). Enterprises can even apply new screening rules on previous logs to discover previous malicious activities.

### How do you think the recent global events influenced the ways in which threat actors operate?

Looking into cyber attackers' behaviors, you can see that cyberattacks are effective and their impacts are bigger than ever. These impacts can be categorized into two types – one is leaking important information, while the other is data sabotage and ransom.

We observe that more operations with more power are conducted by many countries. Countries are also focusing on information operations (InfoOps). They invest more resources in public opinion operations, social media operations, and media operations. Their goal is to achieve impacts with certain purposes.

Recently, Ukraine conducts such operations really well. It indicates that if there are wars or disputes between counties in the future, such InfoOps will be common scenes.

### In the age of frequent cyberattacks, do you think small businesses and big enterprises require the same security measures?

In fact, it’s unlikely that small businesses apply the same cybersecurity measures as big enterprises. Our suggestion is for small businesses to use the same cybersecurity framework and ideas as big enterprises do. And small businesses shall prioritize each task and start with the most important parts.

We found that the most challenges that small businesses are not willing to invest in are cybersecurity measures. However, it’s important to do that in order to make business operations go smoothly.

### Since ransomware is one of your main fields of focus, could you give us a few tips on what should and shouldn't be done in the event of such an attack?

I advise companies to do defense in four steps:

1. **Threat awareness** – catch up on the latest cyber intelligence to understand the potential threats.

2. **Before attack** – deploy tools and measures to be prepared, e.g. backup your data and deploy anti-ransomware solutions.

3. **During attack** – have tools to see attacks that are happening (which means to make attacks visible); if there are attacks happening, enterprises shall have response measures.

4. **After attack** – companies shall have a standard operation procedure (SOP) on how to recover files and services. If companies prepare well, they may return to normal operations within a day; otherwise, they may still be shut down for a week, or even have to pay a ransom. Companies shall prepare for a negotiation. Some professional teams can help with that and lower the ransom amount.

Other things one should and shouldn't do:

1. Should – backup your files and patch up security

2. Shouldn't – threaten attackers

### In your opinion, what are the worst cybersecurity habits that make companies attractive targets for ransomware hackers?

Do not provoke actors! They are more capable than you think. Companies shouldn’t claim themselves as 100% secured or unhackable as tall trees catch much wind. For ransomware prevention, the most important thing is to do backups and put them offline.

### What new threats do you think the public should be ready to take on in the next few years? What security tools should be implemented by every internet user?

Firstly, there will be more ransomware attacks. The reason is that attackers are protected and hidden behind various technologies, such as the dark web (run on Tor), cryptocurrencies, and secured instant messengers. And victims are willing to pay to get files back. It makes ransomware attacks a profitable business.

The second threat is that countries will invest more in cyberattacks, including developing cyber weapons, increasing the power of cyberattacks, and recruiting more talents.

We suggest enterprises and government units invest more in cybersecurity in order to defend against the threats mentioned above. We think the key is cyber threat intelligence rather than tools. When enterprises and government units know more about attackers, they can defend better. As the old saying goes – know the enemy and know yourself in a hundred battles, and you will never be in peril.

### Share with us, what’s next for TeamT5?
We hope to increase our influence through cyber threat intelligence research. We believe our experience, research, and technology shared with more people can help them deal with APT threats.

【Cybernews】Sung-ting Tsai, TeamT5: “companies shouldn’t claim themselves as 100% secured or unhackable”

> 我們很高興受到  [Cybernews](https://cybernews.com/) 專訪，該線上媒體以資安研究為核心，協助人們在日益複雜的數位生活中，走出一條安全的道路。在本次專訪中，執行長蔡松廷(Sung-ting Tsai)分享公司成立的緣起，乃是基於威脅情資研究；並分享我們如何協助客戶防禦勒索軟體入侵。完整訪問內容可參考下方轉載，或至 CyberNews 官網閱讀 ([全文連結](https://cybernews.com/security/sung-ting-tsai-teamt5-companies-shouldnt-claim-themselves-as-100-secured-or-unhackable/)).

**A ransomware attack may be a once-in-a-lifetime event for some, while for others, it is more so of an evergoing battle of wits, technology, and speed, which requires constant diligence and preparations.**

While more and more companies invest in proper cybersecurity measures, both by investing in professional infrastructures and [relying on commercial privacy and data protection management tools](https://cybernews.com/best-password-managers/), not many are involved in actively hunting threats that may as well have already penetrated their defenses.

To discuss such issues, Cybernews sat down with Sung-ting Tsai, the Chief Executive Officer of [TeamT5](https://teamt5.org/en/) – a cybersecurity intelligence firm. We talked about the dos and don’ts in the event of a ransomware attack and what cybersecurity measures are most important to take.

### Tell us about your story. How did TeamT5 originate?

Previously, I worked in a big cybersecurity company and led a research team. I found that clients often got hacked even though we made great solutions. I think the key is we didn’t have insights on attackers’ TTP (tactics, techniques, and procedures) so our defense couldn’t protect clients from those attackers.

Therefore, I became interested in cyber threat intelligence (CTI) research and decided to build TeamT5 to do CTI research. Back then, our team already discovered that the latest and advanced cyberattacks happened in Taiwan first. It gives us advantages to publish in-depth analysis and research.

Our niche is that we have focused on cyberattacks and cyber espionage for a long time. As not many people focus on this area, our research results are even more valuable and help many people and organizations around the world, especially in the US, Japan, and Korea.

Then, we made our reports of cyber threat intelligence into a solution – ThreatVision, a portal to see through the chaos. In 2017, we developed ThreatSonar which is an engine to hunt down intruders. It helps clients to defend against cyberattacks. When others can’t catch malicious cyberattacks – we can.

Since we established, we consider cyber threat intelligence research as the most important task. We have published more than 30 research papers in international cybersecurity seminars and conferences, including Black Hat Asia, SANS Institute – CTI Summit, Virus Bulletin (VT), and CodeBlue. Our findings are recognized by many clients, including one of the top five international banks, top telecom and business groups in Japan, and governmental critical infrastructures in Taiwan.

### Can you tell us a little bit about what you do? What challenges do you help navigate?

Our mission is to become the best partner to defend against advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Clients are facing two challenges:

1. While attackers know a lot about clients, our clients know a little about what they’re facing.
2. Clients don’t have sufficient technology to defend against attackers.

To help a client beat ransomware and cyber espionage, we provide three types of solutions:

1. **Threat Intelligence** – let clients know the enemies well and plan defense strategies.
2. **Defense Technology **– let clients be equipped with good tools in order to hunt down the enemies.
3. **Professional Service** – we work with clients to help them deal with various cyber threats.

### You often emphasize the importance of proactive threat hunting. Can you briefly describe this practice?

Traditionally, the idea of cybersecurity protection is to do multi-layered defense. However, the current problem is that enterprises don’t know whether attackers are already on the intranet.

So, we suggest that “proactive threat hunting” is a better idea for cyber protection nowadays. It means enterprises use our tool ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware to do active and aggressive scans on logs from SIEM (security information and event management). Enterprises can even apply new screening rules on previous logs to discover previous malicious activities.

### How do you think the recent global events influenced the ways in which threat actors operate?

Looking into cyber attackers' behaviors, you can see that cyberattacks are effective and their impacts are bigger than ever. These impacts can be categorized into two types – one is leaking important information, while the other is data sabotage and ransom.

We observe that more operations with more power are conducted by many countries. Countries are also focusing on information operations (InfoOps). They invest more resources in public opinion operations, social media operations, and media operations. Their goal is to achieve impacts with certain purposes.

Recently, Ukraine conducts such operations really well. It indicates that if there are wars or disputes between counties in the future, such InfoOps will be common scenes.

### In the age of frequent cyberattacks, do you think small businesses and big enterprises require the same security measures?

In fact, it’s unlikely that small businesses apply the same cybersecurity measures as big enterprises. Our suggestion is for small businesses to use the same cybersecurity framework and ideas as big enterprises do. And small businesses shall prioritize each task and start with the most important parts.

We found that the most challenges that small businesses are not willing to invest in are cybersecurity measures. However, it’s important to do that in order to make business operations go smoothly.

### Since ransomware is one of your main fields of focus, could you give us a few tips on what should and shouldn't be done in the event of such an attack?

I advise companies to do defense in four steps:

1. **Threat awareness** – catch up on the latest cyber intelligence to understand the potential threats.

2. **Before attack** – deploy tools and measures to be prepared, e.g. backup your data and deploy anti-ransomware solutions.

3. **During attack** – have tools to see attacks that are happening (which means to make attacks visible); if there are attacks happening, enterprises shall have response measures.

4. **After attack** – companies shall have a standard operation procedure (SOP) on how to recover files and services. If companies prepare well, they may return to normal operations within a day; otherwise, they may still be shut down for a week, or even have to pay a ransom. Companies shall prepare for a negotiation. Some professional teams can help with that and lower the ransom amount.

Other things one should and shouldn't do:

1. Should – backup your files and patch up security

2. Shouldn't – threaten attackers

### In your opinion, what are the worst cybersecurity habits that make companies attractive targets for ransomware hackers?

Do not provoke actors! They are more capable than you think. Companies shouldn’t claim themselves as 100% secured or unhackable as tall trees catch much wind. For ransomware prevention, the most important thing is to do backups and put them offline.

### What new threats do you think the public should be ready to take on in the next few years? What security tools should be implemented by every internet user?

Firstly, there will be more ransomware attacks. The reason is that attackers are protected and hidden behind various technologies, such as the dark web (run on Tor), cryptocurrencies, and secured instant messengers. And victims are willing to pay to get files back. It makes ransomware attacks a profitable business.

The second threat is that countries will invest more in cyberattacks, including developing cyber weapons, increasing the power of cyberattacks, and recruiting more talents.

We suggest enterprises and government units invest more in cybersecurity in order to defend against the threats mentioned above. We think the key is cyber threat intelligence rather than tools. When enterprises and government units know more about attackers, they can defend better. As the old saying goes – know the enemy and know yourself in a hundred battles, and you will never be in peril.

### Share with us, what’s next for TeamT5?
We hope to increase our influence through cyber threat intelligence research. We believe our experience, research, and technology shared with more people can help them deal with APT threats.

【Cybernews 專訪】TeamT5 執行長蔡松廷表示企業不宜宣稱自身100%不會被駭入

>Our CTI analysts comment on Pangu Lab’s report regarding a 2013 exploit to Bloomberg. This is an expert of Bloomberg's article. Read more at [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-24/chinese-report-on-suspected-nsa-hack-shows-beijing-pushing-back)]

For years, Washington has accused Beijing of instigating cyberattacks against the US. and its allies. Now, a Chinese cybersecurity firm says it has identified hacking within China by a group linked to the National Security Agency, hinting at a rethink of how Beijing handles its geopolitical rival. 

Chinese officials and companies like Huawei Technologies Co. have often responded to U.S. accusations in the past by declaring America the worst cyber-offender of all, pointing in particular to Edward Snowden’s revelations about U.S. espionage.

But this week, Pangu Lab said it discovered U.S.-sponsored hacking activity on Chinese soil. It said it found malware in domestic IT systems it claims was created by hacking group Equation, which is “generally believed” to be linked to the U.S. National Security Agency. In a report issued Feb. 23 and covered by the Communist Party-backed Global Times, Pangu Lab said the malware, called Bvp47, had been discovered within “a key Chinese department” in 2013 and 2015. Pangu Lab claimed the malware infiltrated systems to monitor and track key institutions in 45 countries around the world, including U.S. allies, in a campaign that lasted 10 years.

……

Taiwanese cybersecurity firm TeamT5 said that while Pangu Lab’s report was “one of the most detailed and in-depth forensic investigations published by Chinese cybersecurity firms,” it was curious that they chose a decade-old case to dissect.

“In the future, we think there will be more and more similar attribution reports by Chinese cybersecurity firms being leveraged by the Chinese state media to conduct propaganda campaigns,” analysts at TeamT5 wrote.
 
 
*Image courtesy of [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/)

【Bloomberg】Chinese Report on Suspected NSA Hack Shows Beijing Pushing Back

>TeamT5 資安威脅情資分析師團隊接受彭博社(Bloomberg)訪問，針對中國盤古實驗室(Pangu Lab)揭露他們在2013年所發現的後門程式Bvp 47之報告，進行評論與分析。本文為摘錄，完整文章請見 [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-24/chinese-report-on-suspected-nsa-hack-shows-beijing-pushing-back)]

For years, Washington has accused Beijing of instigating cyberattacks against the US. and its allies. Now, a Chinese cybersecurity firm says it has identified hacking within China by a group linked to the National Security Agency, hinting at a rethink of how Beijing handles its geopolitical rival. 

Chinese officials and companies like Huawei Technologies Co. have often responded to U.S. accusations in the past by declaring America the worst cyber-offender of all, pointing in particular to Edward Snowden’s revelations about U.S. espionage.

But this week, Pangu Lab said it discovered U.S.-sponsored hacking activity on Chinese soil. It said it found malware in domestic IT systems it claims was created by hacking group Equation, which is “generally believed” to be linked to the U.S. National Security Agency. In a report issued Feb. 23 and covered by the Communist Party-backed Global Times, Pangu Lab said the malware, called Bvp47, had been discovered within “a key Chinese department” in 2013 and 2015. Pangu Lab claimed the malware infiltrated systems to monitor and track key institutions in 45 countries around the world, including U.S. allies, in a campaign that lasted 10 years.

……

Taiwanese cybersecurity firm TeamT5 said that while Pangu Lab’s report was “one of the most detailed and in-depth forensic investigations published by Chinese cybersecurity firms,” it was curious that they chose a decade-old case to dissect.

“In the future, we think there will be more and more similar attribution reports by Chinese cybersecurity firms being leveraged by the Chinese state media to conduct propaganda campaigns,” analysts at TeamT5 wrote.

 
 
*首圖來源: [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/)

【Bloomberg 彭博社】Chinese Report on Suspected NSA Hack Shows Beijing Pushing Back

Japan Security Analyst Conference 2022 (JSAC2022) held on Jan. 27-28 with virtual & onsite talks. This annual cyber security conference hosted by JPCERT/CC, aimed to bring together security analysts and provide opportunities for them to share technical knowledge related to incident response and analysis.

TeamT5's cybersecurity researcher Leon works with Japan analysts Yusuke Niwa(from ITOCHU Corporation) & Suguru Ishimaru(from Kaspersky Lab) on cyberattack analysis. They presented a joint speech on the topic of "LuoYu: Continuous Espionage Activities Targeting Japan with the new version of WinDealer in 2021". 

In the presentation, they shared case studies with examples of incidents related to Japan and provided an update of the LuoYu group, a deep analysis of WinDealer. Also they told Japanese companies that they need to be aware of these kinds of threats and take countermeasures against this campaign.

The slides of the speech can be downloaded on the official website. 

- English Version [Link](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2022/pdf/JSAC2022_7_leon-niwa-ishimaru_en.pdf?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website)
- Japanese Version [Link](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2022/pdf/JSAC2022_7_leon-niwa-ishimaru_jp.pdf?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website) 

![JSAC2022_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/JSAC_2022_pic_7ff0496220.png)
<center>The LuoYu Threat Group Overview</center>

## About JSAC2022

Cyber attacks occur on a daily basis, and its techniques have been constantly changing. Engineers who analyze and respond to them are required to improve their skills to keep up with the ever-changing techniques of cyber attacks. However, there are few occasions in Japan where techniques and knowledge of incident analysis and response are shared among engineers. Security analysts are expected to get together and exchange their technical expertise on incident handling to develop their strength against cyber attacks both individually and as a whole.

To achieve this goal, JPCERT/CC hosts Japan Security Analyst Conference (JSAC), the annual conference for exchanging technical information on cyber security incident analysis and response. In this conference, security analysts who handle security incidents on a daily basis are encouraged to share information with each other to deal with ever-evolving cyber attacks today and in the future.

More information on [JSAC2022 event website](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html).


*Image courtesy of [JSAC2022](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)

Japan Security Analyst Conference 2022

日本資安分析研討會 Japan Security Analyst Conference 2022 (JSAC2022) 於1月27-28日，採取實體與線上混和的方式舉辦。此年度盛事由日本電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心 (JPCERT/CC) 主辦，旨在提供資安分析師互動的機會，並分享資安事件回應與分析的技術、知識。

TeamT5 研究員 Leon 與日本研究員 Yusuke Niwa (ITOCHU Corporation)、Suguru Ishimaru ( Kaspersky Lab)，於本次活動共同分析 LuoYu 在2021的網路攻擊行動，其使用新版的WinDealer 惡意軟體，鎖定日本公司設於中國的辦公室。

演講簡報現可於研討會官網下載，下載連結[請點此](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2022/pdf/JSAC2022_7_leon-niwa-ishimaru_en.pdf?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website) 

![JSAC2022_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/JSAC_2022_pic_7ff0496220.png)
<center>攻擊族群 LouYu 概觀 </center>


## 關於JSAC 2022

日本電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心 (JPCERT/CC) 表示每天都會發生網路攻擊事件，攻擊者的技術也在不斷變化。分析和回應這些事件的工程師需要提高他們的技能，以跟上不斷變化的網路攻擊技術與手法。然而在日本，工程師彼此分享事件分析技術和知識的情況較少。資安分析師宜聚在一起交流他們在事件處理方面的技術專長，以增強他們個人和整體對抗網路攻擊的實力。

為實現這一目標，JPCERT/CC 主辦了日本資安分享研討會 JSAC，這是一年一度的網路安全事件分析和回應技術交流會議。在本次會議中，鼓勵每天處理安全事件的工程師分享資訊，以應對當今和未來不斷演變的網路攻擊。

更多資訊請見 [JSAC2022 官網](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)


*首圖來源: [JSAC2022](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)

日本資安分析師研討會 JSAC2022

Japan Security Analyst Conference（JSAC）2022が、1月27日から28日にオンサイトおよびオンラインの混合方式で開催されました。JPCERT/CC（一般社団法人JPCERTコーディネーションセンター）が主催する毎年恒例のイベントで、情報セキュリティアナリストに交流の機会を提供し、情報セキュリティインシデントへの対応、分析技術、知識などの共有が行われます。

今回のイベントで、TeamT5の研究員であるLeonは日本の研究員であるYusuke Niwa（ITOCHU Corporation）およびSuguru Ishimaru（Kaspersky Lab）と共同でLuoYuによる2021年のサイバー攻撃を分析しました。使用された新しいマルウェア「WinDealer」は、中国にある日本企業のオフィスをターゲットにしていました。

プレゼンテーションの内容がカンファレンスの公式ウェブサイトからダウンロードできるようになりました。ダウンロードはこちらをクリックしてください: [https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2022/pdf/JSAC2022_7_leon-niwa-ishimaru_en.pdf](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2022/pdf/JSAC2022_7_leon-niwa-ishimaru_en.pdf)

![JSAC2022_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/JSAC_2022_pic_7ff0496220.png)
<center>攻撃グループLouYuの概要</center>


## JSAC 2022について

JPCERT/CC（一般社団法人JPCERTコーディネーションセンター）は、サイバー攻撃によるインシデントは毎日発生しており、攻撃者の技術も変化し続けているとしています。絶え間なく変化するサイバー攻撃の技術や手法を分析して対応するため、エンジニアはスキルアップしなければなりません。しかし、日本ではエンジニア同士でインシデントの分析技術や知識を共有することがあまり行われません。情報セキュリティアナリストが一堂に会し、インシデントの対応方法に関する技術や専門性を共有することで、サイバー攻撃に対抗する個人および全体の力を強化できます。

Japan Security Analyst Conference（JSAC）は、この目標の達成を目指し、JPCERT/CCが一年に一度主催するサイバーセキュリティインシデントの分析および対応技術に関するカンファレンスです。今回のカンファレンスでは、現在および今後も変化し続けるサイバー攻撃に対応するため、日々セキュリティインシデントに対応しているエンジニアによる情報共有が促進されました。

詳細はJSAC2022の公式ウェブサイトをご参照ください:
[https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)


*画像のソース: [JSAC2022](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)

Japan Security Analyst Conference（JSAC）2022

In 2022 event, TeamT5’s cyber threat intelligence analysts Che Chang and Silvia Yeh present their research of 2 Chinese InfoOp campaigns in 2020/2021 (#StopXinjiangRumours and #PatriotGoverningHongKong) by using the Adversarial Misinformation and Influence Tactics and Techniques framework at CTI Summit.

The slides of the speech can be downloaded on the official website.
➡ [Download Link](https://www.sans.org/presentations/clip-addiction-a-threat-intelligence-approach-to-video-based-chinese-infoops/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website)

The video is on the official channel now. 
➡ [Video Link](https://youtu.be/I2gMDEYo2Bo)

![CTI Summit 2022_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/CTI_Summit_2022_pic_4b601987f1.png)
<center>Diamond Model of Video-Based InfoOps Analysis</center>


## About CTI Summit

CTI Summit is organized by SANS Institute annually. It’s an international event that gathers experts to give talks. And it provides opportunities for professionals to connect and network with the threat intel community.


*Image courtesy of [SANS Institute](https://www.sans.org/apac/)

TeamT5 Presents Latest Analysis on Information Operation on CTI Summit 2022 

TeamT5 威脅情資分析師 Che Chang 與 Silvia Yeh 於今年度 CTI Summit 演講。本次演講從威脅情資的角度，分析2020~2021期間，充斥於網路社群空間的短影片，如何被用來作為中國資訊作戰(information operation)的武器。 

演講簡報現可於官網下載，連結[請點此](https://www.sans.org/presentations/clip-addiction-a-threat-intelligence-approach-to-video-based-chinese-infoops/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website)

演講影片現可於 Youtube 觀賞，連結[請點此](https://youtu.be/I2gMDEYo2Bo)

![CTI Summit 2022_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/CTI_Summit_2022_pic_4b601987f1.png)
<center>資訊作戰之分析模型</center>




## 關於 CTI Summit
CTI Summit 由國際知名的資安研暨及學術教育組織 SANS Institute 主辦，為資訊安全專家、稽核員、網管系統管理人員等資安界專業人士，提供資訊安全教育課程與技術研討會。

*首圖來源: [SANS Institute](https://www.sans.org/apac/)

TeamT5 於 CTI Summit 2022 分享最新威脅情資研究

TeamT5 於今年(2021)首次申請 ISO 27001 資訊安全管理系統認證。經過全體同仁數月的共同努力，在 9 月以零缺失通過驗證，並於12月4日由英國標準協會 BSI 台灣分公司洪詩嵐協理，頒授證書予 TeamT5 蔡松廷執行長。

TeamT5 一直以來都具備完善及嚴謹的資安管理系統與制度，此次透過國際標準之資安及隱私資訊管理制度，讓資安及隱私保護意識更深入企業文化中，展現 TeamT5 於資安防護的堅持，與守護客戶之決心。


![ISO 27001_photo.jpg](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/ISO_27001_photo_a660399985.jpg)


英國標準協會 BSI 台灣分公司洪詩嵐協理(左一) 頒授證書予 TeamT5 蔡松廷執行長(右一)、Baleezo(右二)



TeamT5 獲 ISO/IEC 27001:2013 驗證，具備資安服務高標準

TeamT5 just received ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification as we applied for it for the first time. After months of efforts from our colleagues, TeamT5 passed the verification with zero defects in September. On December 4th, senior manager Elaine Hong represented the British Standards Institution (BSI) - Taiwan branch, and awarded the certification to the CEO of TeamT5, TT Tsai.

TeamT5 has always been equipped with a comprehensive & rigorous cybersecurity management system. This time, through the international standard for information security and private data management system, the awareness of information security & privacy protection has been deepened in the corporate culture. It also demonstrates TeamT5’s  determination to protect our clients with high standards of cybersecurity.



![ISO 27001_photo.jpg](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/ISO_27001_photo_a660399985.jpg)


Elaine Hong (at left) represented the British Standards Institution and awarded the certification to the CEO of TeamT5, TT Tsai (in the middle) & Baleezo (at right).



TeamT5 Receives ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification with Highest Information Security Protection Standard

TeamT5は、今年（2021年）初めてISO 27001情報セキュリティマネジメントシステム認証を申請しました。従業員一同の数か月にわたる努力により、9月にゼロディフェクトで試験に合格し、12月4日にBSI（英国規格協会）台湾支部の洪詩嵐協理より、TeamT5の蔡松廷執行長に証明書が授与されました。

TeamT5は常に完全かつ厳格な情報セキュリティマネジメントシステムおよび制度を備え、今回の国際基準の情報セキュリティおよびプライバシー情報マネジメントの制度により、情報セキュリティとプライバシー保護の意識をさらに深く企業文化に組み込み、TeamT5の情報セキュリティおよび顧客を守るという強い決意を示しています。



![ISO 27001_photo.jpg](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/ISO_27001_photo_a660399985.jpg)


BSI（英国規格協会）台湾支部の洪詩嵐協理（左）、証明書を授与されるTeamT5の蔡松廷執行長（中央）、Baleezo（右）



TeamT5は ISO/IEC 27001：2013認証を取得し、高水準の情報セキュリティサービスを提供しています。

Winnti (APT41) 去年被美國 FBI 起訴，但他們並沒有消失，反而使用更新、更難被察覺的方法來突破資安防線。

TeamT5 針對 Winnti (APT41) 的完整研究成果，於台灣駭客年會 HITCON 2021分享。

本次演講簡報現可於官網下載: [連結](https://hitcon.org/2021/agenda/1abeaad2-5152-4468-91ac-d50a39dd7834/Winnti%20is%20Coming%20-%20Evolution%20after%20Prosecution.pdf)

![HITCON 2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/HITCON_2021_pic_ed282d9a3e.png)
<center>系列網路攻擊鎖定的產業類型</center>

TeamT5 於台灣駭客年會 HITCON 2021 分享 Winnti (APT41)及相關研究

Since Winnti (APT41) was sued by the FBI last year, the group has not disappeared. Instead, they have used more innovative and less well noticed techniques to evade detection by security products, such as:

- Avoiding memory detection through dll hollowing technique and one miscellaneous method.
- Using DPAPI to encrypt the real payload to make forensics more difficult.
- Abusing the certificate to hide the payload in a signed PE file.
- Using Cloudflare Worker to hide the real IP address.
- Using legitimate tools like InstallUtil to execute code and bypass application whitelisting.

In addition to malware that is known to be used by Winnti , we also found some newly developed malware. There are two new pieces of listening port malware, RBRAT and a Stone variant. We also found a shellcode-based backdoor, Natwalk, and the method it used to call the Windows API was also innovative, making the reversing more difficult.

The group is also more careful in their usage of C2. They use DNS tunneling extensively as well as Cloudflare Worker to hide their real C2 IP.

We have observed that Winnti targeted telecommunications companies, key medical institutions, governments, and major infrastructures in various countries in 2021.
The prosecution did not deter them, but instead prompted them to evolve their attack techniques, and make it harder for researchers to track and detect.

In this talk we provide more details about the campaigns of Winnti , including its innovative TTPs, newly developed malware, lateral movement techniques, and the strategies they used for C2 after they were sued by the FBI.

Slides of the talk can be downloaded on the official website : [Link](https://hitcon.org/2021/agenda/1abeaad2-5152-4468-91ac-d50a39dd7834/Winnti%20is%20Coming%20-%20Evolution%20after%20Prosecution.pdf)

![HITCON 2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/HITCON_2021_pic_ed282d9a3e.png)

<center>Target Industry by Winnti (APT41)</center>

Winnti is Coming! TeamT5 Shares APT Analysis Result in HITCON 2021

惡意程式領域最大的國際會議 Virus Bulletin (VB) 為資安界年度盛事，由專業人士提供惡意軟體、惡意行為者和威脅情報的最新且最佳之研究。

TeamT5 惡意程式研究員們 Aragorn Tseng、Charles Li、Peter Syu 和 Tom Lai 於會議上分享 APT41 的相關研究，其就是大家所熟知的駭客組織 Winnti，分享內容包括他們使用的 TTPs、新攻擊手法，以及分析他們今年使用 C2 的策略。

本次演講摘要與影片現於會議官網公開，連結[請點此](https://vblocalhost.com/conference/presentations/evolution-after-prosecution-psychedelic-apt41/)

![VB2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/VB_2021_pic_b00b865f9d.png)

<center>2020-2021年期間，APT41 的後門程式</center>


*首圖來源: [Virus Bulletin](https://vblocalhost.com/conference/)

TeamT5 參與 Virus Bulletin 國際會議，分享 APT41 相關研究

Since APT41 was sued by the FBI last year, the group has not disappeared. Instead, they have used more innovative and less well noticed techniques to evade detection by security products, such as:

Avoiding memory detection through dll hollowing technique and one miscellaneous method.

Using DPAPI to encrypt the real payload to make forensics more difficult.
Abusing the certificate to hide the payload in a signed PE file.
Using Cloudflare Worker to hide the real IP address.
Using legitimate tools like InstallUtil to execute code and bypass application whitelisting.

In addition to malware that is known to be used by APT41, we also found some newly developed malware. There are two new pieces of listening port malware, RBRAT and a Stone variant. We also found a shellcode-based backdoor, DNHash, and the method it used to call the Windows API was also innovative, making the reversing more difficult.
The group is also more careful in their usage of C2. They use DNS tunneling extensively as well as Cloudflare Worker to hide their real C2 IP.

We have observed that APT41 targeted telecommunications companies, key medical institutions, governments, and major infrastructures in various countries in 2021.
The prosecution did not deter them, but instead prompted them to evolve their attack techniques, and make it harder for researchers to track and detect.

In this talk we will provide more details about the campaigns of APT41, including its innovative TTPs, newly developed malware, lateral movement techniques, and the strategies they used for C2 after they were sued by the FBI. We will also propose some methods to prevent their latest attack techniques.

The speech was given by researchers - Aragorn Tseng , Charles Li, Peter Syu, and Tom Lai.

Slides & video of the speech can be accessed on the official website : [Link](https://vblocalhost.com/conference/presentations/evolution-after-prosecution-psychedelic-apt41)

![VB2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/VB_2021_pic_b00b865f9d.png)

<center>APT41’s Backdoor during 2020-2021</center>

**About Virus Bulletin**
Virus Bulletin is a world-renowned international conference. It features the latest and best research on malware, malicious actors and threat intelligence annually.

*Image courtesy of [Virus Bulletin](https://vblocalhost.com/conference/)

TeamT5 Attends Virus Bulletin Event to Share Our In-Depth Research on APT41

The biggest information security conference in Japan, CODE BLUE 2021, will be held in hybrid style in Tokyo, both virtual and on-site, on October 19th and 20th. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity matters more than ever. As a Taiwan-based cybersecurity company dedicated to combating cyber threats, TeamT5 is proud to support, sponsor and participate in this top international cybersecurity event in Asia.
 
This year, we will be giving workshops on topics of cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, and ransomware protection. Join us for the exclusive workshops at CODE BLUE 2021 and enjoy an active interchange of ideas with us! (*Note: TeamT5 workshops are all by registration.)
 
Moreover, our cyber threat analysts Che Chang and Silvia Yeh will again be presenting at Law & Policy track, sharing their latest study on Chinese InfoOps at this year’s virtual conference.
 
See below for highlights of our events at CODE BLUE 2021.

## Speech

- **Law & Policy | Clip Addiction: A Study of Video-Based Chinese InfoOps with Threat Intelligence**

China’s Information Operations (InfoOps) continue to proliferate in cyberspace. TeamT5 cyber threat analysts Che Chang and Silvia Yeh will present their research on China’s video-based InfoOps across social media platforms.

![infoops_twitter.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/infoops_twitter_d624cf406f.png)

 

## TeamT5 Workshop

This year, TeamT5 and our partners, Macnica and Terilogy Worx Corporation, co-host a series of virtual workshops at CODE BLUE 2021. Our CEO Sung-ting Tsai (TT) and Cyber Threat Intelligence team will discuss topics on ransomware prevention and our research on APT attacks in Japan. Come join us!

### Workshop I: Strategy Overview of Ransomware Defense

Ransomware has become one of the top cyber security risks that could not be ignored by C-level executives. The threat actors are savvy and their attack techniques keep evolving. TeamT5 observes significant incidents keep happening and their impact is huge.

In this workshop, we will introduce what makes ransomware so difficult to defend, and as defenders, how to develop your defense plan. Through the real case studies dissecting ransomware attack techniques and procedures, we will discuss countermeasures for each attack phase and show you how to combat ransomware threats at the earliest stage.

- **Location**: via Microsoft Teams.

![ransom_twitter.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/ransom_twitter_7bfbb0912e.png)

 

### Workshop II: APT Attacks in Japan

In this workshop, TeamT5 cyber threat researcher will cover the latest attack methods adopted by Chinese APT groups, and illustrate possible threats Japan may face.
 
Furthermore, we will show you how TeamT5’s threat intelligence platform, ThreatVision, can help you forecast threat risks and deploy cybersecurity defense in advance.
 
Our partner, Macnica, will also present recent threat research on Japan. This workshop will provide you with a full landscape of the threat intelligence trends in Japan and how you can avoid their attacks by effectively applying threat intelligence to your business.

- **Location**: via Microsoft Teams.

![apt_twitter.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/apt_twitter_9fd752e842.png)


 

### What is CODE BLUE?

CODE BLUE is Japan's largest international information security conference, which aims to contribute to a better Internet world by connecting people through CODE (technology), beyond and across the BLUE (oceans). Every year, the world's top-class specialists and researchers gather together to share their latest findings and give cutting-edge talks. It is a place for all participants to exchange information and collaborate to respond to and solve information security problems.
 
More information on CODE BLUE 2021 [Official Website](https://codeblue.jp/2021/en/).

 

*Image courtesy of [CODE BLUE](https://codeblue.jp/2021/en/).

【TeamT5 x CODE BLUE 2021】Because Security Matters

日本最大の情報セキュリティ会議、CODE BLUE 2021が、東京にて10月19日と20日、バーチャルとオンサイトのハイブリッド形式で開催されます。COVID-19パンデミックにおいて、サイバーセキュリティの重要性はかつてなく高まりました。サイバー脅威に対抗する台湾発のサイバーセキュリティ専門企業として、TeamT5はこのアジア最大のサイバーセキュリティイベントをスポンサーとして支援し、参加できることを誇りに思います。
 
今年、当社はサイバー脅威のインテリジェンス、脅威の検出、ランサムウェアに対する保護のトピックで、ワークショップを開催します。CODE BLUE 2021独自のワークショップにご参加いただき、活発な意見交換を行いましょう！（注意：TeamT5のワークショップにはすべて登録が必要です。）
 
さらに、今年度のバーチャルカンファレンスでは、当社のサイバー脅威アナリスト、Che ChangとSilvia Yehが法律とプライバシーのトラックで再び講演を行い、中国のInfoOpsに関する最新の調査成果を発表します。
 
CODE BLUE 2021における当社イベントについて手短に紹介します。

## 講演

- **法律とポリシー | 動画中毒：動画ベースの中国発InfoOpsに対する脅威インテリジェンスを活用した調査結果**

中国の情報操作（InfoOps）がサイバー世界で猛威を振るい続けています。TeamT5のサイバー脅威アナリスト、Che ChangとSilvia Yehが、中国がソーシャルメディアの各プラットフォームで仕掛けている、動画ベースのInfoOpsに関する調査を発表します。

![infoops_twitter.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/infoops_twitter_d624cf406f.png)

 

## TeamT5 のワークショップ

今年度、TeamT5とパートナー企業、MacnicaとTerilogy Worx Corporationは、CODE BLUE 2021で一連のバーチャルワークショップを開催します。当社のCEO、Sung-ting Tsai（TT）とサイバー脅威インテリジェンスのチームが、ランサムウェア対策と日本でのAPT攻撃に関する当社の調査結果について話し合います。ぜひご参加ください！

### ワークショップI：ランサムウェア対策戦略の概要

このワークショップでは、ランサムウェアの対策を難しくしている理由と、対策を行う側として、防衛プランを策定する方法を紹介します。実例を元にランサムウェアの攻撃テクニックとその手口を解説し、攻撃の各段階での防御策と、可能な限り早期にランサムウェア攻撃に対抗する方法をお見せします。

このワークショップでは、ランサムウェアの対策を難しくしている理由と、対策を行う側として、防衛プランを策定する方法を紹介します。実例を元にランサムウェアの攻撃テクニックとその手口を解説し、攻撃の各段階での防御策と、可能な限り早期にランサムウェア攻撃に対抗する方法をお見せします。

- **開催場所**：Microsoft Teamsを使用したオンライン

![ransom_twitter.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/ransom_twitter_7bfbb0912e.png)

 

### ワークショップII：日本におけるAPT攻撃

このワークショップでは、TeamT5のサイバー脅威研究者が中国のAPTグループが用いる最新の攻撃手法を明らかにし、日本が直面する可能性のある脅威をお見せします。
 
さらに、TeamT5の脅威インテリジェンスプラットフォーム、ThreatVisionを用いて、脅威のリスクを予測して事前にサイバーセキュリティ対策を導入しやすくする方法を示します。
 
当社のパートナー、Macnicaが、日本での脅威に関する最近の調査を発表します。このワークショップは日本での脅威インテリジェンス状況の全容を明らかにし、脅威インテリジェンスを業務へ効果的に組み込んで攻撃を回避する方法を紹介します。

- **開催場所**：Microsoft Teamsを使用したオンライン

![apt_twitter.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/apt_twitter_9fd752e842.png)


 

### CODE BLUEとは？

CODE BLUE is Japan's largest international information security CODE BLUEは日本最大の国際情報セキュリティ会議です。CODE（技術）を使用し、BLUE（大洋）を超えて人々をつなげることで、インターネット世界をよりよくすることを目指します。毎年、世界最高レベルの専門家や研究者が一堂に会し、最新の調査結果を発表して最先端のトピックについて話し合います。情報セキュリティの課題を解決するために、すべての参加者が情報を交換して協力し合う場です。
 
詳細情報は [CODE BLUE 2021](https://codeblue.jp/2021/)の公式ウェブサイトをご覧ください。

 

*画像のソース: [CODE BLUE](https://codeblue.jp/2021/)

【TeamT5 x CODE BLUE 2021】セキュリティは常に重要です

TeamT5 found one content farm published a disinformation article accusing TeamT5 of conducting phishing attacks against the Japanese government and Japanese tech companies. The actor abused the mechanism of the content farm business for spreading baseless evidence to discredit TeamT5 and the Taiwanese government.

In this clarification, TeamT5 declares that the above-mentioned disinformation are by no means true. TeamT5 has never engaged in any cyber-attacks, and will not accept any commissions to conduct cyber-attacks.

This disinformation attack is in line with the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of state-sponsored information operation that has been observed closely by us. The article is highly possible to be written by non-native Japanese speakers due to the multiple grammar mistakes and many Chinese characters. TeamT5 has shared all the above information with the law enforcement in both Taiwan and Japan. The further detail of this attack is now under investigation.

Since the start of TeamT5, we have been helping our clients and partners to defend against all kinds of cyberattacks. We do not and will never use our resources and products to conduct any cyberattacks. If you require further information, please contact <pr@teamt5.org>.

 

*Image courtesy of [Freepik](https://www.freepik.com/)

Clarification on Malicious Disinformation Targeting TeamT5

正值中秋連假之際，某特定內容農場開始散播關於 TeamT5 的謠言。該謠言以日文撰寫，其內容指稱TeamT5 對日本政府與各大日本企業進行釣魚攻擊並大量收集個人資訊云云。

TeamT5 在此嚴正聲明，前開網路謠言絶非事實，TeamT5 從未從事任何網路攻擊的行動，更不會接受任何客戶委託進行網路攻擊之行為。

TeamT5 追查後發現，該造謠者係利用內容農場商業模式讓該不實內容於中文和日文的內容農場偕同轉發。但該內容不僅偽造釣魚信件的截圖，其內更有大量日文文法錯誤與錯字，還有許多中文詞彙假冒在其中，種種跡象均顯示該謠言撰稿者係偽冒成日文母語人士撰寫日文新聞稿。

初步分析後，TeamT5 情資團隊認為這起謠言的手法符合我們過往研究的國家級駭客散播不實新聞的戰術、技術和流程（Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, TTPs）。目前 TeamT5 已將相關分析與證據備份，並已通報請台日雙邊的調查單位協助偵查。

謹再次重申，TeamT5 自創立以來，協助所有的客戶與夥伴阻擋各類網路威脅。我們過去、現在以及未來都不會主動發起或接受委託從事任何網路攻擊活動。

> Contact: <PR@teamt5.org>

 

*圖片來源：[Freepik](https://www.freepik.com/)

TeamT5 杜浦數位安全針對假新聞攻擊之澄清

TeamT5（以下、当社）は、ある特定のコンテンツファームが、当社が日本政府及び日本国内のIT企業に対してフィッシング攻撃を行い、個人情報を大量に収集しているとの事実に反する偽情報を流布していることを発見いたしました。該当の偽情報は、コンテンツファーム・ビジネスの仕組みを熟知し、悪用する行為者によって、当社および台湾政府の名誉もしくは信用を毀損することを目的に配布されたものです。

本声明を通じて、当社は、該当記事によって流布された内容が事実無根のものであり、一切事実ではないことをお伝えいたします。当社はこれまでいかなるサイバー攻撃にも関与したことはなく、また、第三者からサイバー攻撃の依頼を請け負ったこともありません。

今回のディスインフォメーション攻撃は、当社がこれまで観測してきた国家主導の情報工作の戦術、技術、手順（TTPs）と合致するものです。この記事には複数の文法上の誤りや中国語（簡体字）の利用などが確認できることから、日本語を母語としない筆者によって記述された可能性が高く、日本人になりすまして投稿されたものと考えられます。当社は、事態の全容解明に向け、すべての情報を台湾及び日本の法執行機関に提供し、引き続き調査を進めております。

創業以来、当社は、あらゆる種類のサイバー攻撃からクライアントの皆様やパートナー各社様の安全確保に貢献し、セキュリティ対策強化の一助となるよう努めてまいりました。当社が、当社の製品及びリソースを用いてサイバー攻撃を実施、或いは請け負ったことはなく、今後もありません。

本件に関するご質問等につきましては次のメールアドレス（<pr@teamt5.org>）までお問い合わせくださいますようお願い申し上げます。

 

*Image courtesy of [Freepik](https://www.freepik.com/)

当社に関する偽情報の流布及び誹謗中傷への対応について

[This is an expert of the article. Read more at [CNN](https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/23/tech/taiwan-china-cybersecurity-intl-hnk/index.html)]

In an exclusive interview with CNN last month, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu accused China of using military intimidation, disinformation campaigns and cyberattacks to undermine the Taiwanese population's trust in their own government.

"They want to shape Taiwanese people's cognition that Taiwan is very dangerous, and Taiwan cannot do without China," he said. "[But] Taiwan has some very good capability in dealing with cyberattacks. And that is because of our long experience dealing with the cyber activities initiated by the Chinese side."

Chien, the Taiwanese cybersecurity department leader, said the self-governing island has been subject to tens of millions of attacks monthly, a trend the government has recorded for at least the last few years.

But he said Taiwan has been able to defend against most attempts and serious breaches resulting in stolen data or paralyzed services numbered about 10 over the last year.
Chien declined to go into specific details about those attacks, and was willing only to cite successful hacks of Taiwan's education system, which resulted in student data being stolen.

Even if a cyber intrusion is resolved, such attacks can have long-term consequences because of the kind of information that attackers can gain access to, according to Tsai Sung-ting, CEO of Team T5, a Taiwanese cybersecurity solution provider.

"We frequently observe that after they compromise an organization, the first thing is to steal the emails and documents," he said. "So even after you clean the infection this time, they may come back next month or a few months later. So I will say the threat is persistent."

![CNN interview.jpg](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/CNN_interview_cc255becfc.jpg)

<center>Tsai Sung-ting, CEO of Taiwanese cybersecurity solution provider Team T5 </center>


*Banner courtesy of [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/china-graffiti-nation-flag-2704112/)

【CNN】How Taiwan is trying to defend against a cyber 'World War III'

中國對台灣的認知作戰，引起國際媒體關注，美國 CNN 記者強調，中國針對台灣的資訊心理戰，才是中國攻擊台灣的主要戰場。

CNN 報導指出，台灣每個月都遭受2千萬次網路攻擊，從國防、金融到基礎設施都可能是攻擊目標。

報導採訪幾位台灣資安專家，TeamT5 執行長蔡松廷（TT）表示，中國對台發動的假新聞與網路資訊戰，才是最大的「威脅」，後果恐怕比核武攻擊還要嚴重。

- 台灣媒體轉載報導(中文): https://youtu.be/siPdTRQgqo4
- CNN報導(英文): https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/23/tech/taiwan-china-cybersecurity-intl-hnk/index.html


![CNN interview.jpg](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/CNN_interview_cc255becfc.jpg)

<center>TeamT5 執行長蔡松廷（TT）受訪畫面</center>


*首圖來源: [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/photos/china-graffiti-nation-flag-2704112/)

【CNN 採訪報導】探究中國認知作戰

The North Korean APT group CloudDragon, also known as Kimsuky, continues to target South Korean governments and organizations. TeamT5 has been actively monitoring this threat actor and we recently discovered CloudDragon abusing VPN zero-day vulnerability to launch a new attack against South Korean entities.

## TeamT5's Vulnerability Research Results

TeamT5 recently discovered two malicious samples circulating in South Korea, and both samples are installers of a newly identified backdoor which we named MemzipRAT. With further investigation, we believe this attack was aiming at a South Korean company in the aerospace sector. The company is part of a top 10 conglomerate in South Korea, whose business includes aerospace, chemicals, financial services, IT, etc. 

In fact, CloudDragon has been accused of using VPN vulnerabilities to attack numerous entities recently, including Korean government agencies. According to TeamT5’s threat intelligence, we hold high confidence that the above malware to be follow-up attacks of the disclosed attack campaign conducted by CloudDragon. As the exploitation starts from a popular VPN system, these campaigns might lead to massive attacks and damage in the near future. And TeamT5 will keep taking careful attention to CloudDragon's recent campaign for it might end up a severe supply chain attack.

 

*Image courtesy of [Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/north-korea-dprk-korea-juche-asia-1151137/)

Another CloudDragon attack abusing VPN zero-day vulnerability to target South Korean entities

北韓 APT 攻擊族群 CloudDragon（又名為 Kimsuky）持續針對南韓政府與組織發動攻擊。 TeamT5 長期持續關注此駭客族群，發現 CloudDragon 近期利用 VPN 零時差漏洞（zero-day vulnerability）對南韓發動另一波新的攻擊。

## TeamT5 漏洞研究結果

根據 TeamT5 近期研究，我們發現了兩個攻擊南韓的惡意程式樣本，與我們最新發現的後門程式 MemzipRAT 有高度關聯，皆為其安裝程式。我們推測這一波攻擊是針對南韓某航太產業公司而來，該受駭公司為南韓前十大企業之一，業務範圍涵蓋航太、化學、金融、IT 服務等。攻擊者利用一尚未揭露的 VPN 伺服器漏洞，駭進目標環境並部署惡意程式。

最近多起針對韓國的攻擊，包括南韓政府研究單位受駭，也疑似為 CloudDragon 透過 VPN 服務漏洞展開的入侵行動。根據 TeamT5 掌握的相關情資，我們有高度信心認為，這次攻擊使用的新後門程式為 CloudDragon VPN 攻擊的後續利用。我們推測，攻擊者將持續利用此知名 VPN 系統漏洞，發動更大型、損害更嚴重的攻擊，未來也不排除轉變為供應鏈攻擊的可能。

 

*圖片來源：[Pixabay](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/north-korea-dprk-korea-juche-asia-1151137/)

北韓駭客組織再次利用 VPN 零時差漏洞對南韓航太產業發動攻擊

TeamT5 長期致力於網路威脅研究，特別專精進階持續性滲透攻擊(Advanced Persistent Threat, APT)之研究。

TeamT5 威脅情資分析師 Linda Kuo 與惡意程式研究員 DuckLL Liao 於本年度 HITBSecConf，以「The Phishermen: Dissecting Phishing Techniques of CloudDragon APT」為主題，基於具體案例，說明北韓駭客組織的 CloudDragon 網路攻擊行動。

本次演講簡報與影片現可於官網觀看。

- 演講摘要: [連結](https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2021ams/sessions/the-phishermen-dissecting-phishing-techniques-of-clouddragon-apt/)
- 演講簡報: [連結](https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2021ams/materials/)
- 演講影片: [連結](https://youtu.be/Dv2_DK3tRgI)

![HITBSecConf_2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/HITB_Sec_Conf_2021_pic_348feb6445.png)
<center>攻擊手法</center>

**關於HITBSecConf **

HITBSecConf 全稱為 Hack In The Box Security Conference，旨在討論新世代的電腦安全問題，透過為期兩天的培訓和多軌同步進行的會議，促進思想交流。每年定期於吉隆坡(馬來西亞)與阿姆斯特丹(荷蘭)舉辦，2021會議因新冠肺炎疫情，為線上舉辦。

*首圖來源: [HITBSecConf](https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2021ams/)

TeamT5 參與亞歐最大資安會議 HITBSecConf，說明北韓駭客組織 APT 攻擊手法

TeamT5 consists of top cyber threat analysts. Leveraging our geographic and cultural advantages, we have the best understanding of cyber attackers in Asia Pacific. 

Our senior threat intelligence analyst Linda Kuo & senior threat intelligence researcher DuckLL Liao presented their research in HITBSecConf 2021. On the topic of "The Phishermen: Dissecting Phishing Techniques of CloudDragon APT", they prepare real cases and in-depth analysis on CloudDragon APT’s various phishing techniques. Some of the personal data collected in previous stage can be reused as baits, followed by CloudDragon;s proprietary backdoor BabyShark and AppleSeed. Thorough technical analysis on the process and malware will be illustrated clearly in the presentation. Windows is not the only platform the group manipulates. We also observed them spreading to android system and managing to approach their targets via different methods.

More details of the speech can be found on the official website.

- Speech Summary: [Link](https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2021ams/sessions/the-phishermen-dissecting-phishing-techniques-of-clouddragon-apt/)
- Speech slides: [Link](https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2021ams/materials/)
- Speech Video: [Link](https://youtu.be/Dv2_DK3tRgI)

![HITBSecConf_2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/HITB_Sec_Conf_2021_pic_348feb6445.png)
<center>phishing process</center>

**About HITBSecConf**

HITBSecConf or the Hack In The Box Security Conference is an annual event for security researchers and professionals around the world. It aims for gathering the discussion and dissemination of next generation computer security issues during two days of training and multi-track conference.

The event is held annually in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Amsterdam in The Netherlands. Due to COVID-19, 2021 event was held online.

*Image courtesy of [HITBSecConf](https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2021ams/)

TeamT5 Attends HITBSecConf and Illustrate North Korea Hacker Group’s APTs

Hold online for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on January 28, Japan Security Analyst Conference 2021 (JSAC2021), the annual cyber security conference hosted by JPCERT/CC, aimed to bring together security analysts and provide opportunities for them to share technical knowledge related to incident response and analysis.

TeamT5's CTO Charles Li and other Japanese researchers from ITOCHU Corporation, Macnica Networks, and Kaspersky, presented a joint speech on the topic of [A41APT case - Analysis of the Stealth APT Campaign Threatening Japan](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2021/pdf/JSAC2021_202_niwa-yanagishita_en.pdf). In this session, they introduced the A41APT targeted attack campaign that has been confirmed since March 2019. The attacker's infrastructure and the relevance of this attacker group's attribution to specific APT groups were also discussed.

As one of the 11 presenters out of 22 candidates, our cyber threat analyst Shui Lee and malware researcher Leon Chang spoke on the third track of the conference, unveiling a new Chinese APT group LuoYu, which hasn't yet been grouped by the public.

 

![JSAC_LuoYu.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/JSAC_Luo_Yu_12e0800310.png)
_Shui and Leon presented their in-depth analysis of ReverseWindow._

According to their speech "[LuoYu, the Eavesdropper Sneaking in Multiple Platforms](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2021/pdf/JSAC2021_301_shui-leon_en.pdf)", LuoYo's activity has been observed since 2014, targeting tech companies, media, educational institutions, and other industries in China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. This presentation focused on a detailed description on ReverseWindow. For more details, please read the full [JSAC2021 Report](https://blogs.jpcert.or.jp/en/2021/02/jsac2021report1.html) by JPCERT/CC.

 

## About JSAC2021

Cyber attacks occur on a daily basis, and its techniques have been constantly changing. Engineers who analyze and respond to them are required to improve their skills to keep up with the ever-changing techniques of cyber attacks. However, there are few occasions in Japan where techniques and knowledge of incident analysis and response are shared among engineers. Security analysts are expected to get together and exchange their technical expertise on incident handling to develop their strength against cyber attacks both individually and as a whole.

To achieve this goal, JPCERT/CC hosts Japan Security Analyst Conference (JSAC), the annual conference for exchanging technical information on cyber security incident analysis and response. In this conference, security analysts who handle security incidents on a daily basis are encouraged to share information with each other to deal with ever-evolving cyber attacks today and in the future.

More information on [JSAC2021](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html) event website.

 

*Image courtesy of [JSAC2021](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/index.html)

Japan Security Analyst Conference 2021

因應新冠肺炎疫情，2021年日本資安分析師研討會(Japan Security Analyst Conference 2021)首度以線上形式舉辦。此每年一度的研討會由日本電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心 (JPCERT/CC)主辦，旨在鼓勵每天處理安全事件的工程師分享資訊與知識，以應對當今和未來不斷演變的網路攻擊。

TeamT5 杜浦數位安全的技術長 Charles Li 與來自伊藤忠商事(ITOCHU Corporation)、Macnica Networks、卡巴斯基(Kaspersky)的日本分析師，發表了以[「 A41 APT網路攻擊案例: 分析暗中進行的APT活動正威脅日本(A41APT case - Analysis of the Stealth APT Campaign Threatening Japan) 」](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2021/pdf/JSAC2021_202_niwa-yanagishita_en.pdf)為題的共同研究。

本次演講中，共同研究團隊說明自2019年3月以來，A41APT 進行的有特定目標的攻擊行動已獲證實。演講中也討論了此群攻擊者使用的基礎設施和與其他駭客族群的的關聯性。

此外，TeamT5 杜浦數位安全威脅情資分析師 Shui Lee 與資安研究員 Leon Chang 也發表演講，揭露新出現的中國相關駭客族群「蠃魚 LuoYu」。

以[「進行多平台竊聽的駭客族群蠃魚 LuoYu (LuoYu, the Eavesdropper Sneaking in Multiple Platforms)」](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2021/pdf/JSAC2021_301_shui-leon_en.pdf)為題的演講中，TeamT5 團隊指出該駭客團體的活動是從2014年被注意到，其鎖定在中國、香港、南韓與台灣的科技公司、媒體、教育機構與其他產業，並提供了詳細的 ReverseWindow 攻擊手法說明。完整演講內容請見日本電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心針對[本次演講的報導](https://blogs.jpcert.or.jp/en/2021/02/jsac2021report1.html)。

## 關於JSAC 2021

日本電腦網路危機處理暨協調中心 (JPCERT/CC) 表示每天都會發生網路攻擊事件，攻擊者的技術也在不斷變化。分析和回應這些事件的工程師需要提高他們的技能，以跟上不斷變化的網路攻擊技術與手法。然而在日本，工程師彼此分享事件分析技術和知識的情況較少。資安分析師宜聚在一起交流他們在事件處理方面的技術專長，以增強他們個人和整體對抗網路攻擊的實力。

為實現這一目標，JPCERT/CC 主辦了日本資安分享研討會 JSAC，這是一年一度的網路安全事件分析和回應技術交流會議。在本次會議中，鼓勵每天處理安全事件的工程師分享資訊，以應對當今和未來不斷演變的網路攻擊。

更多資訊請見 [JSAC2021 官網](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)。

*首圖來源: [JSAC2021](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)

日本資安分析師研討會 JSAC2021

新型コロナウイルス感染症の影響で、2021年のJapan Security Analyst Conference（JSAC）は、初めてオンライン形式で開催されました。JPCERT/CC（一般社団法人JPCERTコーディネーションセンター）が主催する一年に一度のカンファレンスです。現在および今後も変化し続けるサイバー攻撃に対応するため、日々セキュリティインシデントに対応しているエンジニアによる情報と知識の共有を目的としています。

TeamT5のCharles Li技術長と伊藤忠商事（ITOCHU Corporation）、Macnica Networks、カスペルスキー（Kaspersky）の日本人アナリストが、[「A41 APTサイバー攻撃のケース：日本を脅かすステルス性のAPT攻撃の分析（A41APT case - Analysis of the Stealth APT Campaign Threatening Japan）」](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2021/pdf/JSAC2021_202_niwa-yanagishita_en.pdf)に関する共同研究の成果を発表しました。

今回、共同研究チームは、2019年3月からA41 APTによる標的型攻撃が始まっている証拠をつかんでいることを発表しました。また、同グループの攻撃者が使用しているインフラや他のサイバー攻撃グループとの関連性も討論されました。

そのほか、TeamT5の脅威インテリジェンスアナリストのShui Leeと情報セキュリティ研究員のLeon Changも発表の中で、中国で新しく登場したサイバー攻撃グループ「LuoYu」の正体をあばきました。

以[「複数のプラットフォームで盗聴するサイバー攻撃グループLuoYu（LuoYu, the Eavesdropper Sneaking in Multiple Platforms）」](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/archive/2021/pdf/JSAC2021_301_shui-leon_en.pdf)という発表の中で、TeamT5チームは、2014年から同ハッカーグループによる中国、香港、韓国、台湾のテクノロジー企業、メディア、教育機関、その他の産業を狙った活動に気づいていたことを発表し、ReverseWindowの攻撃方法の詳細を説明しました。発表内容の詳細は、JPCERT/CC（一般社団法人JPCERTコーディネーションセンター）の[記事](https://blogs.jpcert.or.jp/en/2021/02/jsac2021report1.html)。

## JSAC 2021について

JPCERT/CC（一般社団法人JPCERTコーディネーションセンター）は、サイバー攻撃によるインシデントは毎日発生しており、攻撃者の技術も変化し続けているとしています。絶え間なく変化するサイバー攻撃の技術や手法を分析して対応するため、エンジニアはスキルアップしなければなりません。しかし、日本ではエンジニア同士でインシデントの分析技術や知識を共有することがあまり行われません。情報セキュリティアナリストが一堂に会し、インシデントの対応方法に関する技術や専門性を共有することで、サイバー攻撃に対抗する個人および全体の力を強化できます。

Japan Security Analyst Conference（JSAC）は、この目標の達成を目指し、JPCERT/CCが一年に一度主催するサイバーセキュリティインシデントの分析および対応技術に関するカンファレンスです。今回のカンファレンスでは、現在および今後も変化し続けるサイバー攻撃に対応するため、日々セキュリティインシデントに対応しているエンジニアによる情報共有が促進されました。

詳細はJSAC2021の公式ウェブサイトをご参照ください: https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html

**画像のソース: [JSAC2021](https://jsac.jpcert.or.jp/en/index.html)

Japan Security Analyst Conference（JSAC）2021

The Chinese government has expanded its information warfare to the highest level in the past. It has been confirmed that even the Chinese government-supported Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) hacking organization has been mobilized to manipulate public opinion such as disseminating fake news. APT organizations have gone beyond intelligence warfare. This is the first time that it has been confirmed that they have participated in public opinion.

According to a report released by Taiwanese threat intelligence company TeamT5 at the recent SANS Summit, false accounts opened on social network service (SNS) platforms such as Facebook, Google (YouTube), and Twitter have been investigated at an all-time high.

TeamT5 made this statement based on the number of closed accounts published on each SNS platform. Google said it had removed 186 YouTube channels that are estimated to be involved in the Chinese information war in the second quarter of last year.

The Chinese government is known to hold a pro-Chinese content and dissemination of false facts, which are known to be engaged in a defensive public opinion battle that includes state-run media and spam botnets while creating false accounts to create favorable public opinion. The number of Facebook pages used by The New York Times, CNN, and BBC pages exceeded the number of followers two years ago. As of April 2019, the number of followers on CGTN's Facebook page, the Chinese state media, was 75 million, while The New York Times, CNN, and BBC had 50 million each. 

It wasn't even crazy. Targeting Taiwan, which the Chinese government observes, the APT hacking organization used "Juiker" to spread false information, which is a popular SNS platform used in Taiwan like KakaoTalk.

TeamT5 said, "The APT Group is an organization that focuses on espionage and information stealing, and the fact that they are mobilized in information warfare means that the Chinese government is putting all efforts into information warfare," and "It is urgent," TeamT5 CTI analyst Che Chang warned.

The Chinese government turned out to build a system tool that monitors public opinion using Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, a system that can monitor not only domestic social media but also sensitive websites distributed abroad.

TeamT5 is a security company founded by APT experts. It tracks and monitors versions between the Chinese government and supplies threat intelligence to Asia-Pacific regions such as Taiwan and Japan.

[Read more](https://www.etnews.com/20210215000176)

【Korea ETNews】China, Information Warfare... Mobilizing Public Opinion Manipulation And APT Group

## A shortage of auto chips has exposed TSMC’s key role in the supply chain

As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they’ve become on the island democracy.

Taiwan, which China regards as a province, is being courted for its capacity to make leading-edge computer chips. That’s mostly down to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest foundry and go-to producer of chips for Apple Inc. smartphones, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

## Chip Industry Choke Points
The industry’s biggest companies are siloed in just a few countries.


“TSMC is becoming more and more dominant,” said Kazumi Nishikawa, an official working on technology issues at Japan’s Economy Ministry. “This is something everybody in the chip industry must find a way to deal with.”

China, in its five-year plan presented in October, is channeling help to the chip industry and other key technologies to the tune of $1.4 trillion through 2025. Yet even that kind of money doesn’t negate the need for Taiwan. Indeed, China has long tapped the island for chip-making talent; two key executives at China’s top chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., used to work at TSMC: co-Chief Executive Officer Liang Mong Song and Vice Chairman Chiang Shang-yi.

But with Washington stymieing China’s progress, there is also speculation that Beijing could resort to stealing chip IP, with Taiwan at the heart of those endeavors.

Taiwanese cyber security firm TeamT5 has observed a steady increase in attacks on the island’s chip industry corresponding to the tightening of U.S. export controls on China. While it’s not always possible to know if these are Chinese state actors, “they are all attacking the Taiwanese semiconductor industry,” Shui Lee, a T5 cyber threat analyst, said.

Fellow analyst Linda Kuo said the Taiwanese government was alarmed by a ransomware attack on TSMC in 2018 and had announced plans for some $500 million to help the industry become more aware of cyber security issues.

[Read more](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-01-25/the-world-is-dangerously-dependent-on-taiwan-for-semiconductors)

 

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【Bloomberg】The World Is Dangerously Dependent on Taiwan for Semiconductors

近來傳出全球半導體爆發缺貨潮，美國、德國、日本汽車大廠各自透過關係，希望台灣政府協助採購台積電晶片。《彭博社》26 日以「[全球危險地依賴台灣半導體](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-01-25/the-world-is-dangerously-dependent-on-taiwan-for-semiconductors)」為題解析此現象，指出這不僅凸顯台積電在全球供應鏈的重要性及位階，也意味著各國政府領導人非常需要台灣維持民主、不被中國進犯，否則地緣政治紛擾將成為晶片供應瓶頸。

柏林智庫「新責任基金會」（Stiftung Neue Verantwortung）科技與地緣政治專案主任克萊恩漢斯（Jan-Peter Kleinhans）表示，台灣主宰了美國委外晶片製造市場，因此是整個半導體價值產業鏈最重要的潛在關鍵，一旦台灣失效，就會讓整個產業鏈無法運作。

#### 台灣的晶片技術，能抵禦中國進犯？

為應對中國的晶片短缺危機，中國國家主席習近平去年 10 月公布，計畫在 2025 年以前砸下 1.4 兆美元（約新台幣 39 兆元）發展國內半導體產業。然而即使這麼做，也不能完全消除中國對台灣的晶片需求。中國長期不斷挖腳製造晶片的高科技人才，曾是台積電主要高層的梁孟松、蔣尚義，如今是中國中芯國際的共同執行長和副董事長。

有鑑於美國阻礙中國發展晶片，有人猜測北京可能會竊取台灣的晶片智慧財產權技術。台灣網絡安全公司杜浦數位安全（TeamT5）觀察到，美中技術冷戰期間，台灣晶片產業受到的網路攻擊也跟著增加，但無法辨認攻擊是否都由中國當局主使，只能確定這些駭客攻擊的受害者全都是台灣半導體公司。

[點此閱讀完整報導](https://www.storm.mg/article/3426084?mode=whole)

 

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【風傳媒】晶片大缺貨，美德日向台灣求援　彭博社：全球對台依賴達到「危險」地步

TeamT5 consists of top cyber threat analysts. Leveraging our geographic and cultural advantages, we have the best understanding of cyber attackers in Asia Pacific. Since 2016, we have been researching Chinese information operations and publishing many research reports.

In CTI Summit 2021 , TeamT5’s cyber threat intelligence analysts Che Chang and Silvia Yeh gave a speech on the topic "Analyzing Chinese Information Operations with Threat Intelligence". They assess targeted social media campaigns spreading disinformation based on highly confidential data & how it could be used against other countries. This type of information operation can cause distrust & chaos in democratic societies.

The slides of the speech can be downloaded on the official website. 
➡ [Download Link](https://www.sans.org/presentations/analyzing-chinese-information-operations-with-threat-intelligence/)

The video of the speech can be viewed on SANS Institute’s official Youtube Channel. 
➡ [Video Link](https://youtu.be/YBtJ3vwbw9Y) 

![CTI Summit 2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/CTI_Summit_2021_pic_e17e5a816e.png)
<center>Diamond Model of Video-Based InfoOps Analysis</center>


## About CTI Summit
CTI Summit is organized by SANS Institute annually. It’s an international event that gathers experts to give talks. And it provides opportunities for professionals to connect and network with the threat intel community.


*Image courtesy of [SANS Institute](https://www.sans.org/apac/)

TeamT5 Presents Analysis on Chinese Information Operation on CTI Summit 2021

TeamT5 威脅情資分析團隊從 2016年開始深入追蹤、研究中國的資訊戰攻擊(Information Operation, InfoOp)， 並發表多項研究。

於本年度 CTI Summit，由威脅情資分析師 Che Chang 與 Silvia Yeh 說明最新中國資訊戰攻擊的研究，並著重於中國防火長城內外的資訊操縱與訊息控制分析。

演講簡報與影片已於研討會官網公開，下載連結[請點此](https://www.sans.org/presentations/analyzing-chinese-information-operations-with-threat-intelligence/)，演講影片[請點此](https://youtu.be/YBtJ3vwbw9Y)

![CTI Summit 2021_pic.png](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/CTI_Summit_2021_pic_e17e5a816e.png)
<center>資訊作戰之分析模型</center>

## 關於 CTI Summit
CTI Summit 由國際知名的資安研暨及學術教育組織 SANS Institute 主辦，為資訊安全專家、稽核員、網管系統管理人員等資安界專業人士，提供資訊安全教育課程與技術研討會。

*首圖來源: [SANS Institute](https://www.sans.org/apac/)

TeamT5 於 CTI Summit 2021 分享中國資訊作戰研究

今年のCODE BLUEは10月29日、30日の両日、COVID-19の影響によりオンラインで開催されます。Team T5は、日本でトップクラスのこのセキュリティカンファレンスにスポンサーとして参加できることを非常にうれしく思います。

私たちはこのバーチャルイベントに参加し、また、我々のサイバー脅威分析官やマルウェア分析官がCODE BLUE 2020のスピーカーとして登壇できることを誇りに感じております。 

ここで、CODE BLUE 2020で私たちが予定しているイベントについてご紹介しましょう。

## スピーチ

- **法とポリシー：「脅威インテリジェンスによる中国の情報操作の分析」**

私たちのサイバー脅威分析官であるチェ・チャンとシルビア・イェが、中国のソーシャルメディアプラットフォームにおける情報操作についてご説明します。

![twitter_talk1](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_talk1_0dcc012fee.png)

 

- **サイバー犯罪：「Operation I am Tom：企業ネットワークにおいてAPTアクターがその内部で移動する方法」**

Team T5のCTOであるチャールズ・リーとマルウェア分析官のアラゴルン・ツェンから、企業ネットワークにおけるラテラルムーブメントの手法とセキュリティモニタリングシステムのバイパス手法についてご説明します。

![twitter_talk2](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_talk2_96b51874a6.png)

 
 
- **オープントーク：「サイバー冷戦と緊張 ― クリティカルインフラストラクチャは攻撃されている」**

Team T5のCEOであるSung-ting Tsai(TT)が、私たちが実際に台湾で経験したセキュリティインシデントから学んだ経験から、とくにクリティカルインフラストラクチャを目標にした攻撃に関してお話しします。

![twitter_open-talk](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_open-talk_855b5d4b4b.png)

 

### ワークショップ：APTマルウェア分析入門

TeamT5のLab Engine & Global Supportチームとパートナーのテリロジーワークスによる、ワークショップです。脅威ハンティングツールである「ThreatSonar」を用いたマルウェアのリバースエンジニアリングのための基本テクニックを、日英両言語で説明します。

![twitter_worksop](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_worksop_fb1cf3480a.png)

- **スピーカー**
 - TeamT5 Lab Engine & Global Support
 - 株式会社テリロジーワークス　ディレクター　ビジネス開発担当 松浦　洋一

- **要約**

このワークショップではマルウェアのリバースエンジニアリングに必要な基礎テクニックとＯＳＩＮＴを用いた分析方法について説明します。今回はLinuxおよびWindows環境の2つの最も危険度の高いマルウェア「BigPooh(LODEINFO)」と「LNCookie(TSCookie Linux version)」に注目して分析を行いますので、APTマルウェアの解析に必要な多くの実践的なコンセプトを学ぶことができます。また、分析と脅威ハンティングに最適な弊社ツール「ThreatSonar」を用いた手法についてもお話しします。

 

- **開催はCODE BLUE [EventHub](https://client.eventhub.jp/ticket/tZ8hp0-Qk)が提供するGoogleMeetで行います。**

![workshop_jp instruction](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/workshop_jp_instruction_653442301b.png)

 

### CODE BLUEとは？

CODE BLUEは日本で最大級の情報セキュリティカンファレンスであり、CODE(技術)を通じて人々を結び、BLUE(海原)を超えて集うことにより、より良いインターネット世界に貢献することを目的としています。毎年世界中からトップクラスのスペシャリストやリサーチャーが最新の発見や最先端の話題を持ち寄って集まっています。ここはすべての参加者にとって、様々なセキュリティ問題に関して情報交換し、協力しながら対応、解決していくための場なのです。

さらに詳しい情報はCODE BLUE 2020オフィシャルサイトへどうぞ。

https://codeblue.jp/2020/en/

 

*Image courtesy of CODE BLUE from https://codeblue.jp/2020/en/

TeamT5 は“CODE BLUE 2020”オンラインイベントに登壇します

CODE BLUE 2020 is held online for two days on October 29th and 30th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And TeamT5 is thrilled to be sponsoring and participating in this top-class information security conference in Japan.
 
We are very honored to attend this virtual event this year, and our cyber threat analysts and malware researchers are going to talk at CODE BLUE 2020. We also organize a workshop together with our partner, Terilogy Worx Corporation. Join us and don't miss out on this fantastic event!

Here is an overview of our speech and workshop.

## Speech

- **Law & Policy | Dissecting China’s Information Operations with Threat Intelligence**

Our cyberthreat analysts Che Chang and Silvia Yeh will share their findings on China’s Information Operations on social media platforms.

![twitter_talk1](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_talk1_0dcc012fee.png)

 

- **CyberCrime | Operation I am Tom: How APT Actors Move Laterally in Corporate Networks**

Our CTO Charles Li and malware researcher Aragorn Tseng will present lateral movement methods to penetrate corporate network environments and techniques to bypass security monitoring systems.

![twitter_talk2](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_talk2_96b51874a6.png)

 
 
- **Open Talk | Cyber Cold War and Tensions – The Critical Infrastructures Are Under Attack**

Our CEO, Sung-ting Tsai (TT), will share the experience we have learned from the security incidents in Taiwan, especially for the attacks targeting critical infrastructures.

![twitter_open-talk](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_open-talk_855b5d4b4b.png)

 

### Workshop: APT Malware Analysis 101

TeamT5 and our partner, Terilogy Worx Corporation, co-host a virtual workshop on CODE BLUE 2020. Our Lab Engine and Global Support team will demonstrate basic techniques of reverse-engineering malware with our threat hunting tool - ThreatSonar. This workshop is available in English and Japanese (consecutive interpretation).

![twitter_worksop](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/twitter_worksop_fb1cf3480a.png)

- **Speakers**
 - TeamT5 Lab Engine & Global Support
 - Terilogy Worx Corporation, Director, Business development, Yoichi Matsuura

- **Abstract**

This workshop will teach you about the basic technique of reverse-engineering malware, and how to analyze it according to OSINT. We will focus on two of the most dangerous malware this year: BigPooh (LODEINFO) and LNCookie (TSCookie Linux version) based on both Linux and Windows OS. You will learn a lot of practical concepts when analyzing APT malware. Furthermore, we will also show you how to proceed with analysis and threat hunting by using our simple/light-weight tool - ThreatSonar.

- **Location**: via Google Meet. Registration form on CODE BLUE [EventHub](https://client.eventhub.jp/ticket/tZ8hp0-Qk).

![register2](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/register2_ef67e87cf1.png)
_Registration Guide for TeamT5 Workshop_

 

### What’s CODE BLUE?

CODE BLUE is Japan’s largest international information security conference, which aims to contribute to a better Internet world by connecting people through CODE (technology), beyond and across the BLUE (oceans). Every year, the world’s top-class specialists and researchers gather together to share their latest findings and give cutting-edge talks. It is a place for all participants to exchange information and collaborate to respond to and solve information security problems.

More information on CODE BLUE 2020 [Official Website](https://codeblue.jp/2020/en/).

 

*Image courtesy of CODE BLUE from https://codeblue.jp/2020/en/

TeamT5 Exhibits at "CODE BLUE 2020" Virtual Event

We were glad to announce that TeamT5 was again accepted at Black Hat USA. And this time, our vulnerability research team, D39, presented their latest exploit research on Samsung S10 secure bootloader at the Black Hat Briefings. We were very honored to share our research findings with researchers and security experts all over the world in this annual flagship conference.

![BHUSA_cover](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/BHUSA_cover_48fcf0b266.jpg)
_TeamT5's vulnerability researcher presented on Black Hat USA 2020._

## About D39's Vulnerability Research Finding

D39 has been focusing on vulnerability research and has identified several critical security flaws. We have found several vulnerabilities in Samsung Secure boot, which can break through Samsung Knox protections. In Black Hat USA 2020, we elaborated how did we discover and exploit the vulnerabilities in detail, demonstrated the exploit on a Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone, and had a discussion on the possible impact of these vulnerabilities.

![Disclosure timeline](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/Disclosure_timeline_422975e76a.jpg)
_Timeline of the vulnerability disclosure, patch release and assignment of SVE IDs._

## About Black Hat
Black Hat is the world’s leading information security event, and remains the best and biggest event of its kind. It provides attendees with cutting-edge security research, development and trends, and has the ability to define tomorrow’s information security landscape. Black Hat USA 2020 went fully virtual this year, held over the same dates from 1 to 6 August, in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

*Image courtesy of Black Hat from https://www.blackhat.com/us-20/

Black Hat’s Talk: D39 Shares Their Research on Breaking Samsung Secure Boot at Black Hat USA 2020

TeamT5はBlack Hat USAへ再度招かれたことを発表させていただきます。今回、当社の脆弱性調査チームであるD39が、Black HatのブリーフィングでSamsung S10セキュアブートローダーで起こった侵害に関する最新の調査結果を発表しました。当社はこのメジャーな年次カンファレンスで、世界中の研究者やセキュリティ専門家へ調査結果を発表できることを光栄に感じています。

![BHUSA_cover](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/BHUSA_cover_48fcf0b266.jpg)
_TeamT5の脆弱性専門家がBlack Hat USA 2020で調査結果を発表しました。_

## D39の脆弱性調査結果について

D39は脆弱性の調査に焦点を当てており、数種類の深刻なセキュリティの脆弱性を見つけています。当社はSamsungセキュアブートで複数の脆弱性を発見し、Samsung Knoxの保護を突破できることが判明しました。Black Hat USA 2020では、脆弱性を見つけた方法と侵害方法を詳細に解説し、Samsung Galaxy S10スマートフォンで侵害を実演し、こうした脆弱性が与える影響について話し合いました。

![Disclosure timeline](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/Disclosure_timeline_422975e76a.jpg)
_Timeline of the vulnerability disclosure, patch release and assignment of SVE IDs._

## Black Hatについて
Black Hatは世界的な情報セキュリティイベントであり、同種では最高レベルかつ最大規模のイベントです。セキュリティで最先端の調査、開発、状況を参加者に伝えるため、将来の情報セキュリティ環境を整えることが可能です。COVID-19のパンデミックを受け、Black Hat USA 2020は今年度すべてバーチャルにて同じ8月1日～6日に開催されました。

*画像のソース: Black Hat, from https://www.blackhat.com/us-20/

Black Hatでの講演：D39がBlack Hat USA 2020にて、Samsungのセキュアブートへの侵害に関する調査結果を披露します。

**Time** | Tuesday, 4 August 2020, 3:00 - 4:00 pm (GMT+8)

**Registration** | Please contact our sales and get the registration link: <sales@teamt5.org>

 

Taiwan's 2018 municipal elections and 2020 general elections were both under the great threat of Information Operation (InfoOp). To influence the outcome of elections, state-backed threat actors have exploited the features of social media environment to conduct InfoOps, which involves the spread of disinformation, hate speech, and propaganda. Their operations had polarized and manipulated the voters, which in turn polluted the digital information ecosystem.

Join TeamT5's exclusive live webinar, and hear our cyber threat intelligence analysts, Che Chang and Silvia Yeh, to grasp the basic understanding of InfoOp in Chinese-language cyberspace, and how China conducts InfoOp on social media platforms.

**Register for this webinar to discover:**

- What is Information Operation (InfoOp) and how does it endanger the users on social media platforms?
- How do we contribute to the fight against InfoOp in 2020 Taiwan Presidential Election?
- How does China conduct InfoOp in pursuit of its political interest?

*Note: This live webinar will be offered in English only.

 

####Speakers
**Che Chang** is a Cyber Threat Analyst and the co-author of "TeamT5 Information Whitepaper." He focuses on underground markets research and state-sponsored Information Operation (InfoOp). Che is the invited speaker of many global and regional conferences, including 2020 April vGCTF workshop on Combatting COVID-19 Disinformation, 2019 Cybersec in Taiwan, a closed-door meeting of Taiwan Academia Sinica, etc.

**Silvia Yeh** is a Cyber Threat Analyst at TeamT5 Cyber Intelligence Team and the co-author of "TeamT5 Information Whitepaper." She focuses on issues related to Information Operations (InfoOps) and is currently responsible for cyber policies analysis of China and other Asia-Pacific countries.

Live Webinar: Dissecting Information Operation in Chinese-language Cyberspace

TeamT5 and Macnica Networks have published our joint research on APT attacks targeting Japan over the past year. In this collaborative research, we provide valuable insight into four advanced persistent threat (APT) groups and actors. The full report will first be available in Japanese and can be accessed at Macnica Networks' website.
 
The APT groups' highlighted in this joint project were believed to have been launching cyber espionage campaigns elsewhere in the world. To enhance APT defense strategies, we take a closer look at the four APT groups, including DarkHotel, Huapi (BlackTech), Nian (Tick), and one unclassified backdoor LODEINFO. These APT groups have been threatening crucial sectors in Japan, such as government, military and defense, manufacturing, telecommunication, education, media, and etc.

![](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/APT_Attack_Timeline_2019_2da7de1832.png)
_The attack timeline of the APT groups' campaigns in Japan in 2019._


## About Macnica Networks
Macnica Networks is one of the largest system integrators (SI) in Japan. As a leading network distributor, it provides a wide range of advanced network products and information technology to government offices, educational institutions, and general companies.

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TeamT5 and Macnica Networks Release Joint Project on 2019's APT Attacks in Japan

TeamT5とMacnica Networksは、過去1年間に日本を標的にしたAPT攻撃に関する共同調査結果を発表しました。この共同研究では、4つの持続的標的型攻撃（APT）の集団と犯罪者について重要な見識を提供します。この報告の完全版はまず日本で発表され、Macnica Networksのウェブサイトから入手できます。
 
この共同プロジェクトで焦点となったAPTグループは、世界中でサイバースパイ活動を行っていると見られています。APT防御戦略を強化するため、当社はDarkHotel、Huapi (BlakTech)、Nian (Tick)、未分類のバックドアLODEINFOの、4つのAPT集団に注目しました。こうしたAPT集団は日本で政府、防衛と軍需、製造、通信業界、教育、メディアなど、重要な分野に脅威を与えています。


![](https://legacy-uploads.teamt5.org/APT_Attack_Timeline_2019_2da7de1832.png)
_2019年に日本で起こったAPT集団の攻撃タイムライン。_


## Macnica Networksについて
Macnica Networksは日本最大級のシステムインテグレーター（SI）です。大手ネットワーク業者として、同社は政府機構、学術機関、民間企業へ高度なネットワーク製品と情報技術を幅広く提供しています。

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TeamT5とMacnica Networksが2019年に日本で起こったAPT攻撃に関する共同プロジェクトを発表

TeamT5's ThreatVision APT identification engine is now integrating with PolySwarm malware analysis platform to help power the growing crowdsourced malware analysis marketplace.

PolySwarm is a crowdsourced malware analysis platform specialized in new and emergent threats. It is powered by a network of research-driven engines, like TeamT5, which are highly specialized and focused on detecting the latest malware. Unlike in other multiscanners, engines in PolySwarm are incentivized to respond just when confident, and are compensated based on performance, improving signal-to-noise ratio and reducing false positives. Multiscanning, threat scoring and hunting in a single platform give analysts a novel tool to detect, analyze and respond to threats.

TeamT5's alliance with PolySwarm will be beneficial to our specialized research in APT intelligence in Asia-Pacific. And we as a team will definitely bring the experience of our clients to the next level.

With TeamT5's solid technical background and frontline expertise, we provides more in-depth information about the malware, such as threat level, adversary and linkage discovery information, to help our clients dealing with the APT attacks they are facing from all over the world.

TeamT5's ThreatVision Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform Joins PolySwarm Malware Analysis Marketplace

TeamT5のThreatVision APT識別エンジンはPolySwarmのマルウェア分析プラットフォームへ統合され、発展中のクラウドソーシングされたマルウェア分析マーケットプレイスに参加しました。

PolySwarmは、新興の脅威を専門に扱う、クラウドソーシング型のマルウェア分析プラットフォームです。TeamT5のように、高度に専門化され最新のマルウェア検出に焦点を当てる、調査主導型エンジンのネットワークで構成されています。他のマルチスキャナーとは異なり、PolySwarmのエンジンは確信を得た場合にのみ対応するようインセンティブが与えられています。成果に応じて報酬が与えられるため、重要な情報を抽出しやすくして誤検出を減らせます。マルチスキャン、脅威のスコア付け、単一プラットフォームでの摘発を通じて、アナリストが脅威を検出、分析、対応できる斬新なツールとなっています。

TeamT5のPolySwarmとの提携は、アジア太平洋地域でのAPTインテリジェンスに関する専門調査に役立ちます。また、この提携を通じて、顧客へさらに高水準のサービスを提供できます。

TeamT5が持つ堅固な専門技術と最前線での専門知識をもって、当社は脅威レベル、敵対者と関連性の摘発に関してより詳細な情報を提供し、顧客が世界中で猛威を振るうAPT攻撃に対抗できるよう支援します。


TeamT5のThreatVisionサイバーインテリジェンスプラットフームがPolySwarmのマルウェア分析マーケットプレイスに参加

## TeamT5 Lab Found a Critical Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

Our senior security researcher Shih-Fong Peng (@_L4ys), has found a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is officially defined by MITRE as CVE-2019-1188 (LNK Remote Code Execution Vulnerability).

TeamT5 suggests our clients to update this patch immediately. This vulnerability could allow attackers obtain privilege of the local user. Users should be vigilant of any suspicious removable drive or remote share for holding malicious .LNK file. If the .LNK file is parsed by any application, it could allow remote code execution and make system under the control of attackers.

- More Details of CVE-2019-1188:

https://msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1188

- More Detail of the Microsoft Patches in August 2019:

https://msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance

*photo courtesy of: pixabay.com

TeamT5 Lab Found a Critical Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows

## **TeamT5's technology "ThreatSonar" wins the finals of MOST's "Formosa Grand Challenge 2: S-FUND", taking home TWD 5 million in prize money as start-up funds.**

_(Reference: www.most.gov.tw)_

TeamT5 has won the final competition of the "Formosa Grand Challenge 2: S-FUND", which was held by Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and jointly implemented by the Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center (STPI) and the National Center for High-performance Computing (NCHC). TeamT5 was awarded TWD 5 million and received praises from the review board. The Ministry of Science and Technology looks forward to their more completed business models in addition to advancing their technologies further and having a place in the field of international information security protection.

The "Formosa Grand Challenge 2: S-FUND" competition was held from May 2015, offering challenges for companies to solve IT security issues. Participating teams are free to propose solutions to subjects such as "Assisting in the resolution of potential threats", "Improving IoT security", "AI security threats and defense technology development", and "Other applications of cybersecurity technology". More than 20 teams registered to participate in the competition. The TeamT5 security team has performed with their AI developed technology "ThreatSonar Endpoint Intelligent Threat Identification Platform" and finally won the competition after going through all the stages over the past year.

From:

The Ministry of Science and Technology

https://www.most.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail?subSite=main&article_uid=30d3f20d-2fd0-4b0e-b7ba-2ead02e0e651&menu_id=9aa56881-8df0-4eb6-a5a7-32a2f72826ff&l=CH&utm_source=rss

The Science & Technology Policy Research and Information Center (STPI)

https://www.stpi.narl.org.tw/public/show?id=4b1141646ad4bbb2016b3f14bac56694


TeamT5 Wins the "Formosa Grand Challenge 2: S-FUND" Final

## TeamT5 贏得科技部「科技大擂台2：AI資安攻防戰」決賽大獎 

由科技部主辦，國家實驗研究院科技政策研究與資訊中心與國家高速網路與計算中心共同執行的「科技大擂台2：AI資安攻防戰」決賽，6月9日於華山文化創意產業園區舉辦。

科技部此次舉辦AI資安競賽，目標是希望扶植優秀台灣團隊、激發資安科技的創新應用。比賽共有20多個團隊參與，經過一年的選拔，最後共有3個團隊進入決賽，由「杜浦數位安全」以「端點智能威脅鑑識平台」之技術，獲得評審團一致推薦頒發獎金500萬元。該公司研究威脅情資並完整掌握，提供有效的網路威脅解決方案。

科技部強調，晉級決賽的三組隊伍皆十分優秀，各自的研發成果也有初步的市場成績，期待他們未來除了在技術上能更精進之外，也能建立更完整的商業模式，在國際資訊安全防護領域占有一席之地。


相關資訊:

[科技部: 邁向更安全的數位世界 -科技大擂台2：AI資安攻防戰決賽成果揭曉](https://www.most.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail?subSite=main&article_uid=30d3f20d-2fd0-4b0e-b7ba-2ead02e0e651&menu_id=9aa56881-8df0-4eb6-a5a7-32a2f72826ff&l=CH&utm_source=rss)

[國家實驗研究院科技政策研究與資訊中心: 邁向更安全的數位世界 AI資安攻防戰決賽成果揭曉](https://www.stpi.narl.org.tw/public/show?id=4b1141646ad4bbb2016b3f14bac56694)

TeamT5 贏得科技部「科技大擂台2：AI資安攻防戰」決賽大獎 

科技部が主催し、STPI（国家実験研究院科技政策研究与情報中心）とNCHC（国家高速網路与計算中心）が共催する「Formosa Grand Challenge（科技大擂台）2：AI情報セキュリティ攻防戦」の決勝戦が、6月9日に華山文化創意産業園区で開催されました。

今回、科技部は台湾の優秀なチームの育成と情報セキュリティテクノロジーの革新的な応用の刺激を目指し、AI情報セキュリティコンテストを開催しました。コンテストには20チーム以上参加し、1年間の選抜を経て、最終的に3チームが決勝に進み、「TeamT5」が「エンドポイントスマート脅威識別プラットフォーム」技術により、審査員の満場一致で賞金500万新台湾ドルを獲得しました。同社は脅威インテリジェンスを研究して完全に把握し、サイバー脅威に関する効果的なソリューションを提供しています。

科技部は、決勝に進んだ3組はいずれも優秀で、それぞれの研究開発成果も市場の初期段階で成功をおさめており、将来的には技術の向上だけでなく、完全なビジネスモデルを確立し、国際的な情報セキュリティ保護の分野で一定の位置を占めるようになることを期待しているとコメントしました。


関連情報：

[科技部：より安全なデジタルの世界へ -Formosa Grand Challenge（科技大擂台）2：AI情報セキュリティ攻防戦決勝戦の結果発表](https://www.most.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail?subSite=main&article_uid=30d3f20d-2fd0-4b0e-b7ba-2ead02e0e651&menu_id=9aa56881-8df0-4eb6-a5a7-32a2f72826ff&l=CH&utm_source=rss)

[STPI（国家実験研究院科技政策研究与資訊中心）：より安全なデジタルの世界へ AI情報セキュリティ攻防戦決勝戦の結果発表](https://www.stpi.narl.org.tw/public/show?id=4b1141646ad4bbb2016b3f14bac56694)
