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Chinese Hackers Infiltrate Defense Research with Custom Malware

Chinese hackers have launched a stealthy attack on defense research using custom malware, embedding it into upgrade workflows so it survives even when vulnerabilities are patched. This allows the malware to re-infect new versions, making it a persistent and concerning threat.

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Google Uncovers China Espionage Group UNC6508 Lurking Undetected Since 2023

Google's Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a stealthy Chinese espionage group, UNC6508, that had been secretly lurking in networks since 2023, targeting key sectors in the US and Canada. The full extent of the damage is still unknown, leaving experts concerned about potential long-term security breaches.

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Chinese Hackers Exploit Google Workspace to Siphon Research and Defense Emails

Chinese hackers have been secretly siphoning off sensitive emails from research and defense organizations using a clever exploit of Google Workspace, with a long-running campaign that spanned over two years. The threat actors, tracked as UNC6508, used custom malware called INFINITERED to breach externally facing servers and steal valuable intel.

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Chinese hackers breach medical research servers with custom malware

Malicious hackers linked to China breached a North American medical research institution, hiding undetected for over a year and gaining access to sensitive research areas. The attackers used custom malware, known as Infinitered, with broad capabilities to siphon off valuable intel from September 2023 to November 2025.

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Chinese Spies Exploit Medical, Military Networks for Over a Year

Google's Threat Intelligence Group uncovered a sneaky espionage campaign by Chinese spies that infiltrated medical and military networks in North America for over a year, making off with a treasure trove of sensitive data. The group, tracked as UNC6508, targeted top medical providers, academic centers, and military organizations, leaving no stone unturned in their quest for classified information.

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