Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says
- A hacking group, believed to be state-sponsored from China, compromised Tibetan-associated websites to install malware on users' computers, as reported by the Insikt Group, a cybersecurity firm.
- Users were tricked into downloading a malicious file disguised as a security certificate, loading Cobalt Strike Beacon malware for information collection and surveillance, according to the analysis.
- The Tibet Post, which promotes democracy and Tibetan independence, was targeted, indicating the hackers' likely intent of cyber espionage rather than destructive attacks, said the firm.
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