Tag: south america
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US Army Shifts Focus to Counter-Cartel Ops in South America
The US Army is ramping up its fight against drug cartels and terrorist organizations in South America, shifting its training focus from building relationships to conducting targeted operations. Gen. Joe Ryan announced the change in direction at the Association of the United States Army annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
China-Linked UAT-8302 Exploits Shared Malware to Target Global Governments
Meet UAT-8302, a sophisticated China-linked threat group that's been secretly targeting governments worldwide, deploying custom malware to infiltrate and gather intel. Its recent attacks have hit government entities in South America and southeastern Europe, raising global cybersecurity concerns.
TGR-STA-1030 Intensifies Espionage Push in Central, South America
The threat group TGR-STA-1030 is ramping up its espionage efforts in Central and South America, with sustained and widespread activity observed across multiple countries since February. This persistent campaign has recently intensified, with a heavy focus on regions within Central and South America.