Tag: PlugX

PlugX malware attacks European diplomats

European diplomats are being targeted by a new type of malware called PlugX.

Over the past few months, researchers have been monitoring the activity of a Chinese threat actor using PlugX malware to target foreign and domestic policy entities and embassies in Europe. This is a more significant trend among Chinese-based groups increasingly focusing on European entities, particularly their foreign policy. The countries most targeted in this campaign… Continue reading PlugX malware attacks European diplomats

Stabbed in the back: Chinese Mustang Panda Cyberspies Attack Russian Officials

Secureworks researchers have discovered a phishing campaign by Chinese Mustang Panda cyberspies targeting Russian officials and the military. According to experts, Chinese “government” hackers from the Mustang Panda group (aka HoneyMyte, Bronze President, RedDelta and TA416) are behind the attacks. Let me remind you that we wrote that Hacker groups split up: some of them… Continue reading Stabbed in the back: Chinese Mustang Panda Cyberspies Attack Russian Officials