A criminal group exploiting the Internet Explorer browser zero-day vulnerability has been linked to the Chinese hackers who compromised the Bit9 security platform earlier this year. The connection between the two groups is in the command and control infrastructure used, says security vendor FireEye. The latest attack appears to target manufacturers, government entities and media organizations in Japan. The group hid IE exploits on three Japanese news sites, hoping to compromise visitors’ PCs. The attackers apparently were casting a wide net in looking for systems belonging to the desired targets.”]