Recent reports have revealed that Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) groups have been targeting telecommunications companies in a new wave of attacks. The attacks, dubbed “Operation Tainted Love”, are believed to have been launched in late 2019 and continued through 2020.

The attackers appear to be using a variety of techniques to gain access to corporate networks, such as exploiting vulnerabilities in popular applications, using phishing emails, and using malware to infiltrate systems. The goal of the attackers is to gain access to the company’s internal systems and networks, which could potentially allow them to access customer data and other confidential information.

The attackers have also been found to be using tactics such as credential harvesting and malicious code to gain access to corporate networks. Once they gain access, they are believed to be using sophisticated tools to move laterally and collect sensitive data.

The targets of these attacks appear to be limited to telecommunications companies, and it is thought that the attackers are primarily interested in collecting customer data. This data could then be used to launch further attacks, such as identity theft and fraud.

Given the seriousness of the threat posed by these attacks, it is important that telecommunications companies take steps to protect their networks. This includes ensuring that systems are regularly updated and patched, that secure firewalls are in place, and that employees are properly trained to recognize and report suspicious activity.

It is also important that companies have incident response plans in place to deal with any potential security breaches. By taking these steps, companies can better protect themselves from these sophisticated threats.