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Amaranth-Dragon: Inside the Southeast Asian Espionage Group Exploiting WinRAR

05 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Amaranth-Dragon, an advanced threat group linked to APT-41, unleashed a rapid cyber-espionage campaign against Southeast Asian governments by exploiting a newly disclosed WinRAR vulnerability. Their blend of technical sophistication and geopolitical timing sets a new standard for stealthy attacks.

#Amaranth-Dragon | #WinRAR vulnerability | #cyber espionage

Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft Office Zero-Day in Rapid Global Espionage Blitz

05 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russian-state hackers exploited a critical Microsoft Office vulnerability just hours after an emergency patch, targeting diplomats, defense, and transport organizations in a rapid, stealthy campaign. Learn the details behind this high-speed cyber-espionage operation.

#Russian Hackers | #Microsoft Office | #Cyber Espionage

Stealth in the Clouds: Chinese Cyber Espionage Hits Southeast Asia with WinRAR Exploit

04 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Chinese threat actors, including the newly identified Amaranth-Dragon group, are exploiting fresh WinRAR vulnerabilities and trusted cloud platforms to infiltrate Southeast Asian governments, marking a new era of stealthy, targeted cyber espionage.

#Cyber Espionage | #WinRAR Vulnerability | #Southeast Asia

Diplomatic Deceit: Mustang Panda Exploits Fake Briefings in Global Cyber Espionage

04 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Mustang Panda, a China-backed hacking group, targeted government officials with fake diplomatic briefings, using stealthy malware and social engineering to gather sensitive data in a recent espionage campaign.

#Mustang Panda | #Cyber Espionage | #Social Engineering

HoneyMyte’s 2025 Malware Surge: Inside the CoolClient Evolution and Credential Theft Blitz

04 Feb 2026 news

HoneyMyte, also known as Mustang Panda, has unleashed a wave of advanced cyber-espionage tools in 2025. Their upgraded CoolClient malware now features clipboard monitoring, proxy credential theft, and modular plugins, targeting governments and enterprises across Asia and Europe.

#HoneyMyte | #Cyber Espionage | #Credential Theft

Microsoft Office Zero-Day Exploited by Russian Hackers for Stealth Espionage

03 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Within days of Microsoft disclosing a critical Office vulnerability, Russian APT28 hackers launched a rapid, covert campaign targeting European governments with stealthy malware. Here’s how the attack unfolded—and what it means for cyber defense.

#Microsoft Office | #Zero-Day Vulnerability | #Cyber Espionage

Mustang Panda Upgrades COOLCLIENT Malware for Sophisticated Government Espionage

28 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Mustang Panda, a notorious China-linked hacking group, has unleashed a stealthier version of its COOLCLIENT backdoor, targeting government networks in Asia and Russia. Their evolving tactics now include advanced surveillance, credential theft, and collaborations with other threat clusters.

#Mustang Panda | #COOLCLIENT | #Cyber Espionage

Inside the WinRAR Breach: Global Hackers Exploit Archiver Vulnerability

28 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A critical WinRAR vulnerability has been weaponized by both state-backed hackers and cybercriminals, enabling global espionage and cybercrime through malicious archive files. Learn how attackers gained persistence and what this means for cybersecurity.

#WinRAR vulnerability | #Cyber espionage | #Malware attacks

WinRAR CVE-2025-8088: The Archive Flaw Fueling Global Cyber Intrusions

28 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A critical WinRAR vulnerability, CVE-2025-8088, is being exploited by state-backed hackers and cybercriminals to gain persistent access to Windows systems. Despite an available patch, the flaw remains a favorite tool for espionage and financial crime campaigns.

#WinRAR vulnerability | #Cyber espionage | #Malware attacks

Phantom Strikes: Pakistani Cyber Subgroups Breach Indian Government

28 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Two newly discovered cyber campaigns, Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack, are targeting Indian government agencies with advanced tactics and custom malware, signaling the emergence of new Pakistan-linked threat actors.

#Cyber espionage | #Indian government | #Pakistan-linked hackers