China-Aligned TA419 Targets U.S. AI Policy Experts With Microsoft AitM Phishing

A China-aligned cyber espionage group, TA419, has been linked to credential phishing campaigns targeting US-based artificial intelligence experts. These experts work in various sectors, including think tanks, universities, and the legal sector. The phishing campaigns involve impersonating notable individuals, such as economists, AI policymakers, and a prominent employee of Anthropic, in order to target specific AI policy experts. The goal of these campaigns appears to be gathering sensitive information from these experts. TA419's tactics include using Microsoft AitM phishing to deceive their targets. The group's activities suggest a focused interest in US AI policy and research.