Topic: geopolitical espionage
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How Attackers Weaponize Communication Networks
Communication networks are now the primary target for cyber attackers, offering vast data access for espionage, financial crime, and other malicious intents. Attackers exploit built-in network tools and lawful intercept systems to passively monitor and steal credentials, enabling large-scale surv...
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State Hackers Exploit Most Software Vulnerabilities
State-sponsored hackers were responsible for over half of all attributed software vulnerability exploits in the first half of 2025, primarily targeting critical infrastructure and enterprise systems for espionage rather than financial gain. Chinese state-linked groups dominated these activities, ...
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China's Salt Typhoon Hackers Target European Telecoms
A China-linked cyber espionage group known as Salt Typhoon is targeting European telecommunications providers to infiltrate critical infrastructure for intelligence gathering and surveillance. The attackers exploited a Citrix NetScaler Gateway vulnerability, deployed the SNAPPYBEE backdoor via DL...
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