Summary: The Japanese government has accused the Chinese hacking group MirrorFace of targeting various government organizations, companies, and individuals in Japan since 2019, with the intent of stealing sensitive information related to national security and advanced technology.
Threat Actor: MirrorFace | MirrorFace
Victim: Japan | Japan
Key Point :
- MirrorFace’s campaign has evolved from targeting media and political organizations to focusing on manufacturers and research institutions since 2023.
- The group has utilized spearphishing techniques to breach its targets, sending emails with malicious attachments across multiple campaigns.
- Japan’s cybersecurity capabilities are limited due to its pacifist constitution, making it vulnerable to such organized cyber attacks.