Tag: espionage
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Lazarus group targets European drone makers in new espionage campaign
Drone-component theft meets geopolitical ambition: The targeting of firms linked to UAV design and manufacture is no coincidence. At least two of the companies compromised were tied to critical drone component supply chains and software systems.”The in-the-wild attacks successively targeted three European companies active in the defense sector,” researchers added. “Although their activities are somewhat…
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Shifting from reactive to proactive: Cyber resilience amid nation-state espionage
In recent years, the cybersecurity industry has made significant strides in securing endpoints with advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, and we have been successful in making life more difficult for our adversaries. While this progress is a victory, it has also produced a predictable and dangerous consequence where threat actors are shifting their…
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Shifting from reactive to proactive: Cyber resilience amid nation-state espionage
In recent years, the cybersecurity industry has made significant strides in securing endpoints with advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, and we have been successful in making life more difficult for our adversaries. While this progress is a victory, it has also produced a predictable and dangerous consequence where threat actors are shifting their…
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Hackers posing as Kyrgyz officials target Russian agencies in cyber espionage campaign
A hacker group known as Cavalry Werewolf has launched a months-long cyber espionage campaign targeting Russia’s public sector as well as energy, mining and manufacturing companies. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/hackers-pose-kyrgyz-officials-russia-cyber-espionage
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Pakistani-Linked Hacker Group Targets Indian Government
A cyber-espionage campaign by Pakistan’s TransparentTribe has been identified, targeting Indian government systems using DeskRAT First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/pakistani-hacker-group-targets/
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Phishing campaign across Mideast, North Africa is attributed to Iranian group
The well-known Iranian cyber-espionage operation tracked as MuddyWater spread backdoor malware in recent months through a compromised email account, researchers said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/iran-muddywater-phishing-campaign-north-africa-middle-east
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TransparentTribe Targets Linux Systems in Indian Military to Deploy DeskRAT
In July 2025, cybersecurity firm CYFIRMA uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting Linux-based operating systems used by Indian government and military organisations. This operation, attributed to TransparentTribe (also known as APT36 or Operation C-Major), is the latest in a series of ongoing cyber espionage campaigns supporting Pakistan’s strategic interests. TransparentTribe, a Pakistani-nexus threat group active…
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TransparentTribe Targets Linux Systems in Indian Military to Deploy DeskRAT
In July 2025, cybersecurity firm CYFIRMA uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting Linux-based operating systems used by Indian government and military organisations. This operation, attributed to TransparentTribe (also known as APT36 or Operation C-Major), is the latest in a series of ongoing cyber espionage campaigns supporting Pakistan’s strategic interests. TransparentTribe, a Pakistani-nexus threat group active…
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TransparentTribe Targets Linux Systems in Indian Military to Deploy DeskRAT
In July 2025, cybersecurity firm CYFIRMA uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting Linux-based operating systems used by Indian government and military organisations. This operation, attributed to TransparentTribe (also known as APT36 or Operation C-Major), is the latest in a series of ongoing cyber espionage campaigns supporting Pakistan’s strategic interests. TransparentTribe, a Pakistani-nexus threat group active…
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Warlock Ransomware Exploits SharePoint ToolShell Zero-Day in New Attack Campaign
Tags: attack, china, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, espionage, exploit, group, infrastructure, microsoft, ransomware, threat, zero-dayChinese-linked threat actors behind the Warlock ransomware operation have emerged as a significant cybersecurity concern following their exploitation of a critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability. The group’s sophisticated attack infrastructure, combined with evidence of historical espionage activities dating back to 2019, reveals a complex threat landscape where cybercriminal and state-sponsored operations increasingly converge. Warlock first surfaced…
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SideWinder Leverages ClickOnce Installer to Deliver StealerBot Malware
The notorious SideWinder advanced persistent threat (APT) group has evolved its cyber espionage tactics with a sophisticated new attack method, combining PDF lures with ClickOnce technology to deploy StealerBot malware against diplomatic targets across South Asia. SideWinder orchestrated a carefully planned phishing operation throughout 2025, deploying customized lures designed for specific diplomatic institutions. The campaign’s…
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SideWinder Leverages ClickOnce Installer to Deliver StealerBot Malware
The notorious SideWinder advanced persistent threat (APT) group has evolved its cyber espionage tactics with a sophisticated new attack method, combining PDF lures with ClickOnce technology to deploy StealerBot malware against diplomatic targets across South Asia. SideWinder orchestrated a carefully planned phishing operation throughout 2025, deploying customized lures designed for specific diplomatic institutions. The campaign’s…
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Symantec Exposes Chinese APT Overlap: Zingdoor, ShadowPad, and KrustyLoader Used in Global Espionage
The post Symantec Exposes Chinese APT Overlap: Zingdoor, ShadowPad, and KrustyLoader Used in Global Espionage appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/symantec-exposes-chinese-apt-overlap-zingdoor-shadowpad-and-krustyloader-used-in-global-espionage/
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Iran-Linked MuddyWater Targets 100+ Organisations in Global Espionage Campaign
The Iranian nation-state group known as MuddyWater has been attributed to a new campaign that has leveraged a compromised email account to distribute a backdoor called Phoenix to various organizations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including over 100 government entities.The end goal of the campaign is to infiltrate high-value targets and…
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‘I am not a robot’: Russian hackers use fake CAPTCHA lures to deploy espionage tools
Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, captcha, ceo, communications, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, edr, email, endpoint, espionage, exploit, group, hacker, incident response, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, monitoring, network, phishing, powershell, russia, strategy, tactics, theft, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustEvolving tactics and strategies: Analysts said ColdRiver, which for years focused on credential theft and email account compromise, is shifting toward multi-stage intrusions that rely on users to execute malicious code.By using ClickFix pages that mimic CAPTCHA verification screens, the group can bypass email security filters and deliver malware directly to victims’ devices, increasing the…
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Researchers Identify PassiveNeuron APT Using Neursite and NeuralExecutor Malware
Government, financial, and industrial organizations located in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are the target of a new campaign dubbed PassiveNeuron, according to findings from Kaspersky.The cyber espionage activity was first flagged by the Russian cybersecurity vendor in November 2024, when it disclosed a set of attacks aimed at government entities in Latin America and…
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Researchers Identify PassiveNeuron APT Using Neursite and NeuralExecutor Malware
Government, financial, and industrial organizations located in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are the target of a new campaign dubbed PassiveNeuron, according to findings from Kaspersky.The cyber espionage activity was first flagged by the Russian cybersecurity vendor in November 2024, when it disclosed a set of attacks aimed at government entities in Latin America and…
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‘PassiveNeuron’ Cyber Spies Target Orgs with Custom Malware
A persistent cyber espionage campaign focused on SQL servers is targeting government, industrial and financial sectors across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/-passiveneuron-cyber-spies-target-industrial-financial-orgs
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Hackers Used Snappybee Malware and Citrix Flaw to Breach European Telecom Network
A European telecommunications organization is said to have been targeted by a threat actor that aligns with a China-nexus cyber espionage group known as Salt Typhoon.The organization, per Darktrace, was targeted in the first week of July 2025, with the attackers exploiting a Citrix NetScaler Gateway appliance to obtain initial access.Salt Typhoon, also known as…
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Hackers Used Snappybee Malware and Citrix Flaw to Breach European Telecom Network
A European telecommunications organization is said to have been targeted by a threat actor that aligns with a China-nexus cyber espionage group known as Salt Typhoon.The organization, per Darktrace, was targeted in the first week of July 2025, with the attackers exploiting a Citrix NetScaler Gateway appliance to obtain initial access.Salt Typhoon, also known as…
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Teen Tied to Russian Hackers in Dutch Cyber Espionage Probe
Dutch prosecutors suspect three teens of aiding a foreign power, with one allegedly linked to a Russian-affiliated hacker group First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/teen-russian-hacking-group-ties/
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North Korean hackers use EtherHiding to hide malware on the blockchain
North Korean hackers were observed employing the ‘EtherHiding’ tactic to deliver malware, steal cryptocurrency, and perform espionage with stealth and resilience. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-etherhiding-to-hide-malware-on-the-blockchain/
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North Korean hackers use EtherHiding to hide malware on the blockchain
North Korean hackers were observed employing the ‘EtherHiding’ tactic to deliver malware, steal cryptocurrency, and perform espionage with stealth and resilience. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-etherhiding-to-hide-malware-on-the-blockchain/
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Operation Silk Lure: Weaponizing Windows Scheduled Tasks for ValleyRAT Delivery
A targeted cyber-espionage campaign exploiting Windows Scheduled Tasks and DLL side-loading to deploy the sophisticated ValleyRAT backdoor. The operation pivots on tailored spear-phishing emails, weaponized Windows shortcuts, and a persistent task scheduler mechanism, all delivering a multi-stage malware payload designed to harvest sensitive intelligence from Chinese FinTech and cryptocurrency firms. Adversaries behind Operation Silk Lure…
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Operation Silk Lure: Weaponizing Windows Scheduled Tasks for ValleyRAT Delivery
A targeted cyber-espionage campaign exploiting Windows Scheduled Tasks and DLL side-loading to deploy the sophisticated ValleyRAT backdoor. The operation pivots on tailored spear-phishing emails, weaponized Windows shortcuts, and a persistent task scheduler mechanism, all delivering a multi-stage malware payload designed to harvest sensitive intelligence from Chinese FinTech and cryptocurrency firms. Adversaries behind Operation Silk Lure…
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Humanoid robot found vulnerable to Bluetooth hack, data leaks to China
Alias Robotics has published an analysis of the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, concluding that the device can be exploited as a tool for espionage and cyber attacks. A robot that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/16/unitree-g1-humanoid-robot-vulnerability/
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Humanoid robot found vulnerable to Bluetooth hack, data leaks to China
Alias Robotics has published an analysis of the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, concluding that the device can be exploited as a tool for espionage and cyber attacks. A robot that … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/16/unitree-g1-humanoid-robot-vulnerability/
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‘Mysterious Elephant’ Moves Beyond Recycled Malware
The cyber-espionage group has been using sophisticated custom tools to target government and diplomatic entities in South Asia since early 2025. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/mysterious-elephant-recycled-malware