GTIG maps maturing Chinese-language phishing-as-a-service ecosystem rivaling Russian-speaking market
Google Threat Intelligence Group's May 25 report analyzes a dozen current phishing-as-a-service offerings in the Chinese-language underground, all mature services and many likely tied to the broader criminal ecosystem in.
At a glance
- GTIG analyzed a dozen mature Chinese-language PhaaS offerings, many likely tied to the broader regional criminal ecosystem
- The Chinese-language PhaaS ecosystem is rapidly growing as a rival to the historically dominant Russian-speaking market, per GTIG
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
Google Threat Intelligence Group's May 25 report analyzes a dozen current phishing-as-a-service offerings in the Chinese-language underground, all mature services and many likely tied to the broader criminal ecosystem in the region — a fast-growing rival to the historically dominant Russian-speaking PhaaS landscape. Per GTIG, these services lower the barrier to entry for Chinese cybercriminals and reveal broader patterns in the evolution of social engineering and credential theft. The report notes Google took legal action against one PhaaS provider late last year and has since worked to endorse related legislation.
Key facts on file
- GTIG analyzed a dozen mature Chinese-language PhaaS offerings, many likely tied to the broader regional criminal ecosystem
- The Chinese-language PhaaS ecosystem is rapidly growing as a rival to the historically dominant Russian-speaking market, per GTIG
