Two Birds, One STONE PANDA

This report analyzes IntrusionTruth's claims connecting STONE PANDA and related actors to the MSS Tianjin Bureau, detailing individuals, firms, and CNITSEC links, and discusses recruitment through NSACE and CNITSEC's role in code review; CrowdStrike notes limited confidence but highlights patterns consistent with state-linked cyber operations and the potential for future disclosures.