RedJuliett: Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Intensify Attacks on Taiwanese Organizations

Chinese state-sponsored hacking group RedJuliett has increased its focus on Taiwanese groups, especially in critical sectors. Recorded Future highlights an uptick in cyberattacks observed from November 2023 to April 2024, coinciding with Taiwan's presidential elections. The attacks aim to gather intelligence supporting Beijing's policy-making on cross-strait relations.

Chinese state-sponsored hacking group RedJuliett has ramped up its cyberattacks on Taiwanese organizations, especially in sectors like government, education, technology, and diplomacy, according to cybersecurity intelligence firm Recorded Future.

These attacks, observed between November 2023 and April 2024, align with Taiwan's presidential elections and subsequent administrative changes. A Recorded Future analyst, who requested anonymity due to safety concerns, noted the unprecedented scale of these activities.

RedJuliett targeted 24 organizations, including governmental bodies in Laos, Kenya, and Rwanda, as well as religious institutions in Hong Kong and South Korea. The group also attacked universities in the U.S. and Djibouti, exploiting SoftEther VPN software vulnerabilities. Despite some successful breaches, attempts to infiltrate more than 70 Taiwanese entities, such as universities and tech firms, were partially foiled.

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