In a chilling reminder that digital espionage is rarely deterred by legal indictments, a sophisticated threat actor linked to the Chinese government has launched a fresh campaign of cyber-surveillance. Researchers from Proofpoint and PwC have uncovered a coordinated "watering hole" attack utilizing the infamous ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance framework. This campaign, which targeted Australian organizations and […]
Beyond Metal Gear: Hideo Kojima Unveils Deep Dive Into the Cinematic Espionage World of ‘PHYSINT’
By: Gaming Desk Date: September 2026 Main Facts Legendary video game auteur Hideo Kojima has pulled back the curtain on his highly anticipated, next-generation action-espionage title, PHYSINT. Speaking on a recent episode of the KOJI10 podcast, Kojima delivered a wealth of fresh details concerning the project, contrasting its innovative gameplay loops with his iconic, genre-defining […]
Stealth and Surveillance: The Resurgence of the ScanBox Framework in Chinese Cyber-Espionage
In a sophisticated display of geopolitical intelligence gathering, the China-based threat actor known as TA423—alternatively referred to by the cybersecurity community as Red Ladon—has been caught deploying the legacy ScanBox reconnaissance framework in a series of targeted watering hole attacks. Recent findings from the threat intelligence teams at Proofpoint and PwC have shed light on […]