NetTraveler NetTraveler

  • First known sample

    2004
  • Discovery

    2013
  • Number of targets

    100-1000
  • Current status

    Active
  • Type

    Cyberespionage toolkit
  • Targeted platforms

    Windows
  • TOP targeted countries

    India , Mongolia , Russia
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  • The way of propagation

    Exploits , Social engineering , Watering hole attacks
  • Purpose/Functions

    Cyberespionage , Data wiping
  • Special features

    The crew behind NetTraveler specifically targets Tibetan/Uyghur activists.

  • Targets

    Academia/Research , Activists , Diplomatic organizations/embassies , Government entities , Military , Private companies
  • Artefacts/Attribution

    Based on collected intelligence, we estimate the group contains about 50 individuals, most of whom are native Chinese speakers and have a working knowledge of English.

  • Description

    A malicious program used for covert computer surveillance dating back to 2004. It was distributed as part of a cyber-espionage campaign that successfully compromised more than 350 high profile victims in 40 countries. Infected victims came from government industries, embassies, oil and gas companies, research institutes, military contractors, and activists.

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