Proofpoint has identified a notable rise in cybercrime activity aimed at Chinese-speaking individuals. It noted that ValleyRAT and a Gh0stRAt variant named Sainbox RAT targeted global organizations with Chinese operations. These are being distributed via Excel and PDF attachments containing infected URLs. To learn what’s brewing in the cybersecurity world and what are some quick actions to take to mitigate threats, situational and strategical awareness is a must.