The Espionage Toolkit of Earth Alux: A Closer Look at its Advanced Techniques www.trendmicro.com/en_us/res…

Trend Research’s consistent monitoring and investigation efforts have uncovered Earth Alux’s stealthy activities and advanced techniques. One of the tools in the arsenal of this advanced persistent threat group (APT) is its primary backdoor, VARGEIT. Left undetected, the attack can maintain a foothold in the system and carry out cyberespionage. The long-term collection and exfiltration of data could lead to far-reaching consequences, such as disrupted operations and financial losses.

The attacks are targeted toward the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin American regions, hitting key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, IT services, and retail. Regular patching and updating, vigilant monitoring for any signs of compromise, and proactive protection can help prevent such threats from infiltrating organizations’ systems.