CL-STA-1087: Chinese APT Targets Southeast Asian Militaries with AppleChris and MemFun Backdoors
Unit 42 researchers have uncovered a sophisticated Chinese espionage campaign, designated CL-STA-1087, that has been systematically targeting military organizations across Southeast Asia since at least 2020. The state-sponsored operation demonstrates exceptional operational patience and deploys previously undocumented malware tools designed for long-term intelligence collection against regional defense forces. Executive Summary The investigation reveals a methodical…