Malware operators abuse Windows Narrator software in Asian attack wave

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A new wave of attacks conducted by a suspected Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group is replacing Windows Narrator with a malicious variant for remote, persistent access. 

BlackBerry Cylance researchers said on Wednesday that the campaign is focused on infiltrating systems belonging to technology companies based in Southeast Asia.

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