cyber espionage
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Cyber Espionage Operatives Utilize Compromised SOHO Devices in Unsophisticated Attack Campaign
Experts reveal the discovery of a cyber espionage operation leveraging over 1,000 compromised SOHO devices by China-linked hacking groups. The campaign, named ‘LapDogs’, demonstrates a growing trend in cyber espionage tactics, primarily targeting the United States and Southeast Asia.
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China-Linked Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Global Telecoms
A cyber espionage campaign linked to China is targeting global telecommunications providers, exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Cisco software to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Authorities are warning that the implications of these attacks extend beyond the telecommunications sector.
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New XDigo Malware Targets Eastern European Governments Using LNK Flaw
The XDigo malware, linked to the cyber espionage group XDSpy, has been identified as a prominent threat targeting Eastern European government agencies, exploiting a vulnerability within Windows shortcut files for its deployment.
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Security Researchers Expose 40,000 Unprotected IoT Cameras, Raising Espionage Concerns
Researchers from Bitsight have exposed serious vulnerabilities in the security of around 40,000 internet-connected cameras globally, raising concerns over espionage and privacy for sensitive locations across the United States.
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China-linked Cyber Espionage Group Targets Over 70 Organizations Across Various Sectors
A China-linked cyber espionage group has targeted over 70 organizations across various sectors, including a South Asian government and a European media organization, underlining the broad implications of recent cyber infiltration tactics.
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Czech Republic Accuses China of Cyber Espionage Targeting Foreign Ministry
The Czech Republic has publicly accused China of cyber espionage, targeting its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a campaign attributed to the hacking group APT31, which has reportedly infiltrated critical infrastructure since 2022.
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Russian-Aligned Group TAG-110 Targets Tajik Institutions in Espionage Campaign
Recorded Future’s Insikt Group has reported that Russian-aligned threat actor TAG-110 is intensifying its espionage campaign against Tajik institutions, leveraging phishing tactics and trojanized documents to further Russian interests in Central Asia.
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Turkish Espionage Group Exploits Messaging App Vulnerability to Target Kurdish Military
A Turkish espionage group, Marbled Dust, has exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the Output Messenger app to target the Kurdish military in Iraq, marking a significant shift in their cyber operations. Microsoft reveals that the attacks have been active since April 2024, urging users to upgrade their software to mitigate risk.
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Iranian Hackers Sustain Two-Year Intrusion on Critical National Infrastructure
An Iranian state-sponsored cyber group has maintained a two-year infiltration of critical infrastructure in the Middle East, prompting significant security concerns. The attacks, attributed to the Lemon Sandstorm group, highlight the evolving techniques of state-sponsored cyber espionage.
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China’s Mustang Panda Expands Malware Arsenal Amid Surveillance Efforts
Mustang Panda, a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group, has expanded its malware capabilities with four new tools, including keyloggers, as part of its ongoing surveillance efforts. These enhancements highlight a significant escalation in their cyber espionage activities.
