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Microsoft identifies Flax Typhoon: a Chinese state-backed hacking campaign targeting Taiwanese organizations

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Published onAugust 25, 2023

published onAugust 25, 2023

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Microsoft has uncovered a series of concerning activitiesaimed at organizations primarily located in Taiwan. This campaign, attributed to Flax Typhoon (also connected to ETHEREAL PANDA), is suspected to be orchestrated by a nation-state actor based in China.

The operation involves sophisticated techniques that could be replicated in other regions, raising concerns about potential global implications. Microsoft has chosen to make this threat public due to the significant risks it poses and the need for collective vigilance within the security community.

The Flax Typhoon campaign has been in operation since mid-2021, with its primary targets encompassing government agencies, education institutions, critical manufacturing, and information technology organizations within Taiwan. Although the impact has been concentrated in Taiwan, certain victims have also been identified in Southeast Asia, North America, and Africa.

Flax Typhoon’s tactics are centered around persistence, lateral movement, and acquiring credential access. As per established practices, Microsoft has directly notified affected parties to help bolster their security measures.

Preventive measures to counter Flax Typhoon

To respond effectively to suspected compromises, organizations are advised to take the following steps:

How to mitigate the risk of compromised accounts

Microsoft also recommends several strategies to mitigate the risk of compromised accounts and systems:

The exposure of Flax Typhoon’s operations underscores the importance of robust security practices and collaboration across the security landscape. Microsoft’s proactive approach aims to empower organizations and the security community at large to bolster defenses against evolving threats like the Flax Typhoon.

Via:Tech Times

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft identifies Flax Typhoon: a Chinese state-backed hacking campaign targeting Taiwanese organizations#

Preventive measures to counter Flax Typhoon#

How to mitigate the risk of compromised accounts#