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Chinese Hackers Exploit Cisco Routers for Covert Surveillance
Chinese hackers have cleverly exploited Cisco routers, transforming them from mere transit devices to covert surveillance platforms, as discovered by incident responders at Sygnia. This sinister manipulation allows hackers to secretly collect data, with one of the first clues being an unexplained GRE tunnel interface on a Cisco IOS XR router.
Chinese Hackers Target Central Asian Governments with OctLurk and SilkLurk Malware
Chinese hackers have launched a stealthy cyberattack on government organizations across six Central Asian countries, infiltrating ministries, hospitals, and schools with sophisticated malware. The targeted countries include Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the Syrian Arab Republic.
Chinese Hackers Leverage DeepSeek for Autonomous Exploits
Meet the sneaky Chinese hackers who've been using an AI-powered tool called DeepSeek to launch autonomous cyber attacks on over 460 targets - and get a glimpse into their clever tactics. With just a single Telegram instruction, DeepSeek can infiltrate and exploit systems all on its own.
Chinese Hackers Target Southeast Asia's Energy, Government Sectors
Chinese hackers have launched a stealthy assault on Southeast Asia's energy and government sectors, infiltrating at least ten organizations between October and December 2025. This sophisticated threat, tracked as CL-STA-1062, has been lurking in the shadows since March 2022, using clever tactics like hard-coded encryption keys to evade detection.
Chinese Hackers Deploy Atlas RAT in Europe With Heightened Cyberattacks
Chinese hackers have significantly ramped up cyberattacks in Europe, with a financially motivated group, tracked as TA4922, launching a high volume of unique campaigns targeting countries including Germany, Italy, and the UK. This surge in activity, which began in March, has been marked by unprecedented diversity in tactics and objectives, including fraud, data theft, and network breaches.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Middle East War to Target Energy, Maritime Firms
Chinese-aligned hackers are intensifying their attacks on maritime and energy companies in the Gulf region, exploiting the Middle East conflict to expand their espionage operations and gain a strategic advantage for Beijing. This alarming surge in cyber threats has been flagged by cybersecurity researchers at ESET.
Chinese hackers infiltrate telcos with Showboat, JFMBackdoor malware
Chinese-aligned hackers have been secretly infiltrating telecommunications providers across Asia Pacific and the Middle East since mid-2022, using sneaky malware like Showboat and JFMBackdoor to stay under the radar. They even used a clever "hide" command to conceal their digital footprints on infected machines.
Eset Exposes Chinese Hackers' Careless Backdoor Tactics
Chinese hackers have been caught off guard by their own carelessness, leaving behind a digital trail that exposed their previously undetected backdoor tactics. Researchers uncovered over 9,000 messages revealing the attackers' testing systems and habits, leading to the identification of a Chinese nation-state actor dubbed GopherWhisper.
Chinese Hackers Revive European Espionage Push
Chinese hackers, specifically the state-backed group TA416, appear to have hit the pause button on their European espionage operations - but don't take a sigh of relief just yet, as the silence in cyberspace can be deceiving. A cybersecurity firm, Proofpoint, has tracked the group's sudden absence since 2023, leaving defenders wondering if this is a temporary lull or a permanent win.
Chinese Hackers Exclusive: Dangerous Malware Threat
Curious about reports linking Chinese hackers to a new, dangerous malware strain? Get our exclusive breakdown of what it means for your security—and practical steps to stay one step ahead.
ArcGIS Server Stunning Risk: Backdoor Exposed
Think your network’s safe? Researchers say a China-linked group quietly turned an ArcGIS Server into a persistent backdoor for over a year, using it to move laterally and stash tools while going largely unnoticed. It’s a wake-up call to inventory exposed services, patch urgently, and add monitoring so hidden footholds don’t become strategic liabilities.
ArcGIS application Stunning: Risky Year-Long Persistence
A security firm found China-aligned hackers living undetected inside a trusted ArcGIS mapping app for over a year, turning a vital tool into a stealthy espionage platform. The takeaway: even everyday operational software needs strict security, continuous monitoring, and zero trust—because convenience shouldn’t mean vulnerability.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Unpatched Routers to Create ORB Spy Network
Chinese hackers leverage unpatched routers to establish an ORB spy network, targeting global data traffic and enhancing cyber surveillance capabilities.
Cybersecurity Alert: Chinese Hackers ‘Salt Typhoon’ Target Viasat
Chinese hackers, known as ‘Salt Typhoon,’ are targeting Viasat in a significant cybersecurity breach. Stay informed about the latest threats.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Cityworks Flaw to Target US Local Governments
Chinese hackers exploited a flaw in Cityworks to target US local governments, exposing vulnerabilities in municipal cybersecurity infrastructure.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Cityworks Zero-Day Vulnerability to Compromise US Local Governments
Chinese hackers exploited a Cityworks zero-day to breach US local governments, sparking urgent cybersecurity reviews and defense measures.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Ivanti EPMM Vulnerability to Infiltrate Government Agencies
Chinese hackers exploited an Ivanti EPMM vulnerability to infiltrate government agencies, triggering urgent cybersecurity alerts and a global patching response.
Chinese Hackers Exploit Ivanti EPMM Bugs in Global Enterprise Network Attacks
Chinese hackers exploit Ivanti EPMM bugs to breach global enterprise networks in a new cyberattack wave, exposing vulnerabilities.
Chinese Hackers Deploy MarsSnake Backdoor in Multi-Year Attack on Saudi Organization
Chinese hackers deploy MarsSnake backdoor in a multi-year attack on a Saudi organization, sparking rising global cybersecurity concerns.
Chinese hackers behind attacks targeting SAP NetWeaver servers
Chinese hackers behind targeted attacks on SAP NetWeaver servers exploit vulnerabilities, escalating global cybersecurity concerns.
Chinese Hackers Exploit SAP RCE Flaw CVE-2025-31324, Deploy Golang-Based SuperShell
Chinese hackers exploit SAP RCE flaw (CVE-2025-31324) using a Golang-based SuperShell, posing significant cybersecurity threats.
Cyber Threats: Russian and Chinese Hackers Set Sights on Dutch Government
Russian and Chinese hackers target the Dutch government, escalating cyber threats and highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Chinese Hackers Launch Enhanced RAT Malware Attack on Russian Government
Chinese hackers have intensified their cyber warfare, deploying advanced RAT malware to target Russian government systems, raising security concerns.
Canada Urges Cyberdefenders to Strengthen Edge Device Security
Canada calls on cyberdefenders to enhance security for edge devices, emphasizing the importance of protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats.