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Void Arachne  (Back to overview)


Void Arachne is a threat actor group targeting Chinese-speaking users with malicious MSI files containing legitimate software installers for AI software. They exploit public interest in VPN technology and AI software to distribute malware through SEO poisoning and Chinese-language-themed Telegram channels. The group's campaign includes bundling malicious Winos payloads with deepfake pornography-generating AI software and voice-and-face-swapping AI software. Void Arachne also promotes AI technologies for virtual kidnapping and uses AI voice-alternating technology to pressure victims into paying ransom.


Associated Families
win.winos

References
2024-06-19Trend MicroAhmed Mohamed Ibrahim, Aliakbar Zahravi, Peter Girnus
Behind the Great Wall: Void Arachne Targets Chinese-Speaking Users With the Winos 4.0 C&C Framework
ValleyRAT Void Arachne

Credits: MISP Project