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China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Servers at US, Canada Universities

China-aligned hackers are targeting universities in the US and Canada, exploiting vulnerable Roundcube webmail servers to gain access to sensitive physics and engineering departments with potential national security links. This latest campaign highlights the ongoing threat of email-based attacks and the need for robust server security.

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China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Flaws to Infiltrate Universities

China-aligned hackers have launched a sneaky attack on universities, exploiting two flaws in the popular Roundcube webmail client to steal credentials and gain persistent access. At least a few dozen universities are believed to be affected, with Proofpoint researchers confirming fewer than 10 intrusions so far.

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China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Flaws at Universities

China-aligned hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in Roundcube email servers to gain access to sensitive university networks, specifically targeting physics and engineering departments with national security ties. They've cleverly designed their attacks to fly under the radar, using tactics like compromised senders and spoofed domains to reach their targets.

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China-Aligned Hackers Target Czech Republic, Taiwan in Cyber Espionage Push

China-aligned hackers have launched a sneaky cyber espionage campaign, dubbed Operation Dragon Weave, targeting officials and citizens in the Czech Republic and Taiwan with a cunning malware that masquerades as a legitimate cloud storage service. The malware ultimately delivers an AdaptixC2 agent, putting sensitive information at risk.

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