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LightBasin
LightBasin, also called UNC1945 by Mandiant, is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that has been described as an advanced persistent threat that has been linked to multiple cyberattacks on telecommunications companies. As an advanced persistent threat, they seek to gain unauthorized access to a computer network and remain undetected for an extended period. They have been linked to attacks targeting Linux and Solaris systems.
Article summary
LightBasin, also called UNC1945 by Mandiant, is a suspected Chinese cyber espionage group that has been described as an advanced persistent threat that has been linked to multiple cyberattacks on telecommunications companies. As an advanced persistent threat, they seek to gain unauthorized access to a computer network and remain undetected for an extended period. They have been linked to attacks targeting Linux and Solaris systems.
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- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
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