Chinese Hackers Used Nicolás Maduro's Arrest as Bait to Phish US Government Agencies
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Chinese-linked hackers used the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a lure to conduct phishing campaigns targeting US government agencies. The attacks aimed to trick victims into clicking on malicious links or downloading infected files. The threat actors exploited geopolitical news to enhance the effectiveness of their operations. Technical details include the use of spear-phishing and spyware.