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China's LapDogs Cyber Espionage Targets 1,000 Devices

6/28/2025

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A staggering 1,000 small office and home devices have fallen prey to a cyber espionage campaign dubbed LapDogs, linked to China. This insidious network primarily targets victims in the U.S. and Southeast Asia, employing a custom backdoor known as ShortLeash to exploit vulnerabilities. The campaign is tied to the notorious hacking group UAT-5918, raising alarms about security.

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A staggering 1,000 small office and home devices have fallen prey to a cyber espionage campaign dubbed LapDogs, linked to China. This insidious network primarily targets victims in the U.S. and Southeast Asia, employing a custom backdoor known as ShortLeash to exploit vulnerabilities. The campaign is tied to the notorious hacking group UAT-5918, raising alarms about security.