APT actors trying to use big events as a lure to compromise their targets is nothing new. Tibetan NGOs being targeted by APT actors is also nothing new. Thus, surrounding the upcoming G20 2014 summit that is held in Brisbane, Australia, we were expecting to see G20 themed threats targeted at Tibetan NGOs. A Win32/Farfli (alias Gh0st RAT) sample ultimately confirmed our suspicions.

https://www.welivesecurity.com/2014/11/14/targeted-attacks-tibetan-advocates-using-g20-2014-summit-lure/
https://www.welivesecurity.com/2014/11/14/targeted-attacks-tibetan-advocates-using-g20-2014-summit-lure/

APT actors trying to use big events as a lure to compromise their targets is nothing new. Tibetan NGOs being targeted by APT actors is also nothing new. Thus, surrounding the upcoming G20 2014 summit that is held in Brisbane, Australia, we were expecting to see G20 themed threats targeted at Tibetan NGOs. A Win32/Farfli (alias Gh0st RAT) sample ultimately confirmed our suspicions.
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:29:58 +0000
ESET Research

Source: WeLiveSecurity
Source Link: https://www.welivesecurity.com/2014/11/14/targeted-attacks-tibetan-advocates-using-g20-2014-summit-lure/