Chinese Hackers Use Rootkit to Hide ToneShell Malware Activity

A Chinese-linked threat group tied to the HoneyMyte, also known as Mustang Panda or Bronze President, is using a new kernel rootkit to hide its ToneShell backdoor. The campaign has hit government networks across Southeast and East Asia, with the heaviest impact in Myanmar and Thailand. The goal is long-term spying, not quick money theft. […]