Intelligence

Pierluigi Paganini March 27, 2026
China-linked Red Menshen APT deploys stealthy BPFDoor implants in telecom networks

China-linked Red Menshen APT group used stealthy BPFDoor implants in telecom networks to spy on government targets. Rapid7 Labs uncovered a China-linked threat group known as Red Menshen has been running a long-term espionage campaign by infiltrating telecom networks, mainly in the Middle East and Asia. Active since at least 2021, the group uses highly […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 23, 2026
Pro-Iranian Nasir Security is targeting energy companies in the Gulf

Resecurity tracks Iran-linked Nasir Security targeting Middle East energy firms amid ongoing regional cyber and military threats. Resecurity (USA) is tracking a relatively new cybercriminal group called Nasir Security, presumably associated with Iran, that is targeting energy organizations in the Middle East. The energy sector is one of the most impacted areas because of the […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 23, 2026
Iran-linked actors use Telegram as C2 in malware attacks on dissidents

Iran-linked actors use Telegram as C2 to spread malware targeting dissidents and journalists, enabling surveillance and data theft. The FBI warns that Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) runs cyber campaigns using Telegram as a command-and-control infrastructure to deliver malware. Threat actors target Iranian dissidents, journalists, and opposition groups worldwide. Once deployed, the malware […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 22, 2026
Russia-linked actors target WhatsApp and Signal in phishing campaign

Russia-linked actors target WhatsApp and Signal accounts of officials and journalists via phishing, gaining access to messages and contacts. Threat actors linked to Russian Intelligence Services are running phishing campaigns to hijack high-value accounts on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal, the FBI warns. “The FBI has identified cyber actors associated with Russian Intelligence Services targeting […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 20, 2026
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle tracked via Strava activity in OPSEC failure

A French aircraft carrier was tracked in real time via a sailor’s Strava activity, exposing a persistent operational security flaw. Le Monde revealed that France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was tracked in real time through an officer’s activity on the Strava app. A sailor unknowingly shared running data from the ship, exposing its location […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 19, 2026
Russia establishes Vienna as key western spy hub targeting NATO

Russia uses Vienna as its largest Western spy hub, monitoring NATO and other sensitive communications via diplomatic sites and satellite dishes. Western intelligence reports that Russia has transformed Vienna into its largest Western spy hub, steadily expanding surveillance over the past two years. Using diplomatic compounds and rooftop satellite clusters, Russia monitors sensitive communications across […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 17, 2026
CL-STA-1087 targets military capabilities since 2020

China-linked APT group CL-STA-1087 has targeted Southeast Asian militaries since 2020 using AppleChris and MemFun. A suspected China-linked espionage campaign, tracked as CL-STA-1087, has targeted Southeast Asian military organizations since at least 2020, using AppleChris and MemFun malware. “The activity demonstrated strategic operational patience and a focus on highly targeted intelligence collection, rather than bulk […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 16, 2026
Russia-linked APT uses DRILLAPP backdoor to spy on Ukrainian targets

Russia-linked threat actors target Ukrainian entities with DRILLAPP backdoor and use Edge debugging for stealth. A new DRILLAPP backdoor campaign targets Ukrainian organizations, abusing Microsoft Edge debugging to evade detection. Observed in February 2026, it shows links to previous Russian-aligned operations by Laundry Bear APT group (aka UAC-0190, Void Blizzard) using the PLUGGYAPE malware family […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 16, 2026
Former Germany’s foreign intelligence VP hit in Signal account takeover campaign

Former BND VP Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven was targeted in a Signal cyberattack, part of a wave hitting officials and politicians in Germany. A cyberattack targeting Signal and WhatsApp users has hit high-ranking German officials, including former BND Vice President Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven. The official reported being contacted by someone posing as Signal support […]

Pierluigi Paganini March 10, 2026
APT28 conducts long-term espionage on Ukrainian forces using custom malware

APT28 used BEARDSHELL and COVENANT malware to spy on Ukrainian military personnel, enabling long-term surveillance since April 2024. The Russia-linked group APT28 (aka UAC-0001, aka Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, Sofacy Group, Sednit, BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM) has used BEARDSHELL and COVENANT malware to conduct long-term surveillance of Ukrainian military personnel. According to ESET, the campaign began in April 2024 and relies on […]