APT37 Exploited Messaging App to Plant Wiretapping Malware

State-Sponsored Group Found Backdoor Using Ably's Instant Messaging Function
Researchers at AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center observed APT37 target South Korean individuals with spear-phishing emails to inject wiretapping malware. The state-backed cybercrime group primarily employs spear-phishing to compromise the devices of victims.

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