Flax Typhoon targeting Taiwan, Ransomware Emphasizing Linux-Centric Payloads

Flax Typhoon: Microsoft Uncovers Espionage Tactics Targeting Taiwan       

Microsoft has detected malicious activities primarily targeting Taiwanese organizations by a nation-state actor named Flax Typhoon, which is believed to be based in China.[1] The actor's tactics suggest intentions of espionage and long-term access to various industries. Despite extensive activities, Flax Typhoon does not seem to have a clear end-goal in this campaign, as Microsoft did not observe data-collection or exfiltration objectives. 

Active since mid-2021, Flax Typhoon has targeted government, …

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