Phantom Taurus is a previously undocumented nation-state actor whose espionage operations align with People’s Republic of China (PRC) state interests.
Over the past two and a half years, Unit 42 researchers have observed Phantom Taurus targeting government and telecommunications organizations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Their observations show that Phantom Taurus’ main focus areas include ministries of foreign affairs, embassies, geopolitical events and military operations. The group’s primary objective is espionage.
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Source: Palo Alto Unit 42
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