Chinese Hackers Exploit Iran War to Target Maritime and Energy Companies

(Danny Palmer – Infosecurity Magazine) Hacking groups linked to China have exploited the war in the Middle East in attempts to compromise maritime and energy companies in the region, cybersecurity researchers at ESET have warned. Published on May 28, the latest ESET APT Activity Report warned that nation-state backed APT groups are actively targeting geopolitical hotpots, especially the Gulf region, following US military operations against Iran. Chinese espionage and hacking operations also continue to target organizations around the world, in line with Beijing’s interests. This included targeting of government organizations in Central America and an attempted espionage campaign against an AI and robotics company in South Korea. ESET noted that the latter aligns with the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) interest in strategic technologies prioritized under its ‘Made in China 2025’ industrial development policy. – Chinese Hackers Exploit Iran War to Target Maritime and Energy Firms – Infosecurity Magazine