Chinese APT Group Hacks Routers to Build Espionage Infrastructure

A Chinese APT hacker group has infected SOHO routers with the ShortLeash backdoor to build a stealthy espionage infrastructure. This operation, attributed to the LapDogs group, aims to establish a clandestine network for cyberespionage activities. The compromised routers serve as access points for subsequent attacks, allowing the attackers to monitor and exfiltrate sensitive data.