Chinese-Linked Cyberespionage Target U.S. Government; Mustang Panda
The Chinese-linked cyberespionage group ‘Mustang Panda’ targeted U.S. government and policy-related officials with phishing emails themed around Venezuela. The campaign, uncovered by Acronis, exploited geopolitical events to infect systems and steal data. The U.S. Department of Justice recognizes Mustang Panda as a hacker group backed by China. Chinese-linked cyberespionage group, identified as ‘Mustang Panda,’…