China-linked hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing to target US agencies: report

China-linked hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing to target US agencies: report

A hacker group with links to China recently used Venezuela-themed phishing emails in a malware campaign targeting US government-related entities, as cyberattack campaigns increasingly leverage geopolitical materials, according to Swiss cybersecurity firm Acronis. A malware campaign has used recent developments between the US and Venezuela as ā€œthematic luresā€ to attack US government and policy-related entities with a back door that has espionage-focused capabilities, including basic remote... [Continue Reading]

South China Morning Post South China Morning Post | 15 Jan 2026 20:39
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