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Defending against China-nexus covert networks of compromised devices

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Defending against China-nexus covert networks of compromised devices

China-nexus threat actors are increasingly deploying networks of compromised devices as infrastructure for cyberattacks, representing a shift in their operational tactics and techniques. This approach allows attackers to obscure their origin and distribute malicious activity across multiple systems. Organizations need updated defenses to detect and disrupt these covert device networks.

Why it matters: Security teams targeting Chinese state-sponsored threats must recognize and counter the shift from direct attacks to distributed compromised infrastructure, which requires network monitoring and incident response adjustments.

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