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# Unit 42 Researchers Discover Multiple Espionage Operations Targeting Southeast Asian Government

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## **Executive Summary**

In early 2023, Unit 42 researchers began investigating a series of espionage attacks that targeted a government in Southeast Asia. These attacks focused on different governmental entities in the same country, including critical infrastructure, public healthcare institutions, public financial administrators and ministries.

This appeared at first glance to be the activity of a single threat actor. Careful analysis, however, revealed the attacks to have been carried out by separate threat actors whose activities group into three distinct clusters. While this activity occurred around the same time and in some instances even simultaneously on the same victims' machines, each cluster is characterized by distinct tools, modus operandi and infrastructure.

The techniques and tools observed during the attacks, along with the persistent long-term surveillance efforts made by the different attackers, suggest the work of advanced persistent threats (APTs). In our analysis, we were able to attribute the three clusters to known APT groups with different levels of confidence.

The Unit 42 system for [defining and tracking threat adversaries](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/from-activity-to-formal-naming/) provides a framework for grouping similar behaviors, tools, infrastructure and tradecraft, and then assigning names to the resulting clusters. When we applied this framework to the attacks we observed, we broke the clusters down as follows:

* The activity observed in the first cluster (tracked as CL-STA-0044) is attributed with moderate-high confidence to the well-known [Stately Taurus](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/atoms/statelytaurus/) group (aka [Mustang Panda](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0129/)), a group believed by the security community to be affiliated with Chinese interests. Read more about the activity observed in this cluster in "[Cyberespionage Attacks Against Southeast Asian Government Linked to Stately Taurus, Aka Mustang Panda](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/stately-taurus-attacks-se-asian-government)."
* The activity observed in the second cluster (tracked as CL-STA-0045) is attributed with a moderate level of confidence to the [Alloy Taurus](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/alloy-taurus/) group (aka [GALLIUM](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0093/)). This group is also believed to be operating on behalf of Chinese state interests. Read more about the activity observed in this cluster in "[Persistent Attempts at Cyberespionage Against Southeast Asian Government Target Have Links to Alloy Taurus](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/alloy-taurus-targets-se-asian-government)."
* Lastly, the activity observed in the third cluster (tracked as CL-STA-0046) is attributed with a moderate level of confidence to the [Gelsemium](https://malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de/actor/gelsemium) group, which so far has not been formally attributed to any specific state. Read more about the activity observed in this cluster in "[Rare Backdoors Suspected to be Tied to Gelsemium APT Found in Targeted Attack in Southeast Asian Government](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/rare-possible-gelsemium-attack-targets-se-asia)."

This research offers a glimpse into the intricate and clandestine world of nation-state cyberespionage, in which multiple critical government entities of one country were compromised.

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| **Related Unit 42 Topics** | [**Government**](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/category/government/), **[APTs](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/apts/)** |
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## **Background**

While conducting threat hunting operations in late 2022, Unit 42 researchers discovered activity targeting a government in Southeast Asia. Initially, we found malicious activities in one compromised environment that belonged to a government entity. Through careful examination of the forensic evidence, including the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) as well as infrastructure, we were able to identify three distinct clusters of activity.

You can find the descriptions for the individual clusters in the following reports:

* [Cyberespionage Attacks Against Southeast Asian Government Linked to Stately Taurus, Aka Mustang Panda](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/stately-taurus-attacks-se-asian-government)
* [Persistent Attempts at Cyberespionage Against Southeast Asian Government Target Have Links to Alloy Taurus](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/alloy-taurus-targets-se-asian-government)
* [Rare Backdoors Suspected to be Tied to Gelsemium APT Found in Targeted Attack in Southeast Asian Government](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/rare-possible-gelsemium-attack-targets-se-asia)

The diagram in Figure 1 provides a comprehensive visual overview of the overall observed activities, prior to the breakdown by clusters of activity. It includes the TTPs employed by the threat actors and the affected machines within the environment.
![Image 1 is a diagram of the TTPs used by the threat actors, grouped by activity cluster.](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/word-image-130079-1.png) Figure 1. Maltego graph of the artifacts observed in the initial compromised environment.

Each cluster had its own unique characteristics, which allowed us to define each one separately. The clustering and attribution process we used was based on the [Diamond model of attribution](https://www.threatintel.academy/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/diamond_summary.pdf), allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the threat landscape.
![Image 2 is the same activity cluster as Figure 2. Here the activity clusters have been colored by cluster as in the Venn diagram in Figure 1. Cluster A is red and is the largest area. Cluster B is green and is the next largest. Cluster C is blue and is the smallest. They overlap at one specific area on the lower right.](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/word-image-130079-2.png) Figure 2. Maltego graph of the three clusters identified in the initial compromised environment.

As the investigation progressed, we found further overlapping activity in additional environments. All of these environments were determined to belong to governmental entities for the same government in Southeast Asia.

## **Bird's Eye View of Each Cluster's Activity**

The following section provides an overview of the main findings in each of the clusters.

### CL-STA-0044 (Approximately Q1 2021-Q3 2023)

The activity observed in this cluster is attributed with moderate-high confidence to the APT group Stately Taurus. Analysis of the activity suggests that the attackers conducted a cyberespionage operation that focused on gathering intelligence as well as stealing sensitive documents and information, while maintaining a persistent and clandestine foothold.

The attackers used two main backdoors. The first one was an undocumented variant of the ToneShell backdoor. The second backdoor was ShadowPad, a complex and modular backdoor known to be exclusively used by Chinese APT groups.

The attackers also used a range of known hacking tools, such as the following:

* LadonGo
* Impacket
* China Chopper web shells
* Scanning and credential dumping tools

A full analysis of CL-STA-0044 activity, TTPs and IoCs can be found in "[Cyberespionage Attacks Against Southeast Asian Government Linked to Stately Taurus, Aka Mustang Panda](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/stately-taurus-attacks-se-asian-government)."

### CL-STA-0045 (Q1 2022-Q3 2023)

The activity observed in this cluster is attributed with a moderate level of confidence to the Alloy Taurus APT group. Analysis of the activity shows that the attackers were mainly focused on the following activities:

* Establishing long-term persistence
* Reconnaissance missions
* Obtaining and maintaining access through a variety of activities
  * Various backdoors
  * Web shells
  * Prolific credential-gathering activities

The attackers attempted to remain under the radar by using uncommon techniques and by circumventing several security products.

The main tools observed in this cluster included two previously unknown backdoors, Zapoa and ReShell, first identified by Unit 42 researchers. Moreover, the attackers also used known malware and hacking tools such as the following:

* GhostCringe remote access Trojan (RAT)
* Quasar RAT
* Cobalt Strike
* Kerbrute brute forcing tool
* China Chopper web shell

A full analysis of CL-STA-0045 activity, TTPs and IoCs can be found in "[Persistent Attempts at Cyberespionage Against Southeast Asian Government Target Have Links to Alloy Taurus](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/alloy-taurus-targets-se-asian-government)."

### CL-STA-0046 (Q3 2022-Q4 2022)

The activity observed in this cluster is attributed with a moderate level of confidence to the Gelsemium APT group. Analysis of the activity shows that the attackers mainly focused on reconnaissance and maintaining access activities, specifically targeting vulnerable IIS servers.

The two main, unique types of malware used in this cluster were OwlProxy and SessionManager. The combination of these distinct tools has only been observed in past attacks that other researchers have attributed to Gelsemium.

In addition, the attackers used more common tools such as the following:

* Cobalt Strike
* Meterpreter
* Earthworm
* Spoolfool

A full analysis of CL-STA-0046 activity, TTPs and IoCs can be found in "[Rare Backdoors Suspected to be Tied to Gelsemium APT Found in Targeted Attack in Southeast Asian Government](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/rare-possible-gelsemium-attack-targets-se-asia)."

## **Conclusion**

The investigation we conducted revealed that what initially appeared as a single attack orchestrated by a solitary threat actor was not so simple. It unfolded into a complex operation of multiple infiltrations carried out across three distinct clusters of activity.

Distinguishing one activity from another is a complicated task and can, in many cases, lead to wrong clustering and misattributions. This investigation highlights the importance of paying attention to details and carefully examining artifacts and data.

The revelation of these clusters dating back to the beginning of 2021 and spanning into the present year, provides a glimpse into the relentlessness of advanced persistent threats. By attributing each cluster to previously known APT groups --- Stately Taurus, Alloy Taurus and Gelsemium --- our investigation underlines the importance of vigilance in safeguarding the digital landscape against these experienced adversaries whose techniques are always evolving.

It's clear that our ability to overcome challenges posed by these threat actors relies on the foundations of proactive defense and multilayer protection systems being constantly updated for new techniques.

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* [CL-STA-0044](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/cl-sta-0044/ "CL-STA-0044")
* [CL-STA-0045](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/cl-sta-0045/ "CL-STA-0045")
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* [Gelsemium](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/gelsemium/ "Gelsemium")
* [Mustang Panda](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/mustang-panda/ "Mustang Panda")
* [Stately Taurus](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/stately-taurus/ "Stately Taurus")
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* [CL-CRI-1131](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/tag/cl-cri-1131/ "CL-CRI-1131")  
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  ![Pictorial representation of vishing campaigns in Microsoft Teams. A digital image of a skull formed by blue binary code on a black background, with scattered ones and zeros and digital noise, symbolizes how stealthy prompt injection attacks can exploit AI logic to bypass security controls.](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/01_Malware_Category_1920x900-5-786x368.jpg)  
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  ![Pictorial representation of AI-enabled malware. A vibrant digital interface displaying various icons and graphs, resembling a futuristic network or data analysis dashboard. The scene is illuminated with glowing lights and patterns.](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AdobeStock_1270203474-2-1-786x368.png)  
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  ![Pictorial representation of identity abuse through trusted communication channels. Close-up view of a digital screen displaying a glitched and pixelated image of a skull-like shape.](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/02_Malware_Category_1920x900-2-786x368.jpg)  
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  ![Pictorial representation of ChainDrop, a self-propagating npm worm. An artistic depiction of a digital workspace featuring an open laptop with a red virus on the screen.](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/03_Malware_Category_1920x900-7-786x368.jpg)  
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  ![Pictorial representation of Token-jacking. A person types on a laptop with multiple digital interface elements projected, including an "AI" icon](https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AdobeStock_1246251272-2-786x369.jpg)  
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