Patchwork Hackers Target Chinese Research Organizations Using EyeShell Backdoor

Threat actors associated with the hacking crew known as Patchwork have been spotted targeting universities and research organizations in China as part of a recently observed campaign.
The activity, according to KnownSec 404 Team, entailed the use of a backdoor codenamed EyeShell.
Patchwork, also known by the names Operation Hangover and Zinc Emerson, is suspected to be a threat group that

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