OceanLotus: From external espionage to domestic targeting

Key Takeaways

• ESET documented a shift in the operational pattern of OceanLotus, the Vietnam-aligned APT group, from external espionage to domestic targeting.
• The group's changing focus signals an evolution in its victim selection and campaign objectives, expanding beyond traditional external targets.
• Organizations in Southeast Asia should monitor ESET's OceanLotus research for updated tactics, techniques, and procedures from the group.