Chinese APT Mustang Panda Updates, Expands Arsenal - SecurityWeek

The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Mustang Panda recently used an updated backdoor and several new tools in an attack against an organization in Myanmar. The tools, including ToneShell, StarProxy, Paklog, Corklog, and SplatCloak, were deployed using DLL sideloading to evade detection. The attack highlights Mustang Panda’s evolving tactics and their continued focus on espionage activities.