AitM

 The PlushDaemon threat actor has been identified using a new Go-based network backdoor, called EdgeStepper, to facilitate Adversary in the Middle (AitM) attacks. EdgeStepper has the ability to redirect all DNS queries to an external malicious node, diverting traffic from legitimate software update infrastructure to attacker-controlled infrastructure. About Threat Actor PlushDaemon PlushDaemon is a China-aligned threat group, active since at least 2018. It is known for directing attacks against entities in the United States, New Zealand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and mainland China. ...

 The threat group known as PlushDaemon has been detected using a new Go-based network backdoor, called EdgeStepper, to facilitate Adversary in the Middle (AitM) attacks and hijack software update mechanisms. EdgeStepper, a previously undocumented implant, has been designed to reroute victims’ DNS queries to attacker-controlled infrastructure. This backdoor allows PlushDaemon to redirect legitimate software update traffic to malicious nodes, facilitating the delivery of second-stage payloads. The Threat Actor PlushDaemon and His Objectives PlushDaemon is a China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group, active since at least 2018. It has targeted entities in various regions, including the US, New Zealand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and mainland China. ...