Chinese Hackers Murky Panda, Genesis, and Glacial Panda Intensify Cloud and Telecom Espionage Efforts
August 22, 2025
Cloud Security / Vulnerability
Cybersecurity experts are alerting the public to the growing threat posed by the China-linked cyber espionage group known as Murky Panda. This group is employing trusted cloud relationships to infiltrate enterprise networks. According to a report from CrowdStrike, “The adversary has demonstrated a significant capacity to rapidly exploit N-day and zero-day vulnerabilities, often gaining initial access by targeting internet-facing devices.” Murky Panda, previously recognized as Silk Typhoon (and formerly Hafnium), gained notoriety for its exploitation of Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities in 2021. Their attacks have primarily focused on government, technology, academic, legal, and professional services sectors in North America. Earlier this March, Microsoft revealed the threat actor’s evolving strategies, particularly their focus on the IT supply chain to gain entry into corporate networks.
Cloud Security / Vulnerability
Chinese Hackers Murky Panda, Genesis, and Glacial Panda Amplify Cloud and Telecom Espionage Efforts August 22, 2025 – In a recent analysis, cybersecurity experts have flagged a significant escalation in malicious activities orchestrated by a China-linked cyber espionage group known as Murky Panda. This group has been exploiting trusted relationships…
Chinese Hackers Murky Panda, Genesis, and Glacial Panda Intensify Cloud and Telecom Espionage Efforts
August 22, 2025
Cloud Security / Vulnerability
Cybersecurity experts are alerting the public to the growing threat posed by the China-linked cyber espionage group known as Murky Panda. This group is employing trusted cloud relationships to infiltrate enterprise networks. According to a report from CrowdStrike, “The adversary has demonstrated a significant capacity to rapidly exploit N-day and zero-day vulnerabilities, often gaining initial access by targeting internet-facing devices.” Murky Panda, previously recognized as Silk Typhoon (and formerly Hafnium), gained notoriety for its exploitation of Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities in 2021. Their attacks have primarily focused on government, technology, academic, legal, and professional services sectors in North America. Earlier this March, Microsoft revealed the threat actor’s evolving strategies, particularly their focus on the IT supply chain to gain entry into corporate networks.