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Feeds.Feedburner •Deeba Ahmed • March 10, 2026

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China-linked hackers targeted Qatar using fake war news lures to spread PlugX backdoor malware and spy on military and energy sectors.

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China-Linked Hackers Deploy PlugX Malware in Qatar via Fake War News China-linked hackers targeted Qatar by using fake war news to distribute PlugX backdoor malware. This attack aims to infiltrate and spy on critical sectors, including military and energy. The operation highlights the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyber espionage in the region. 4 sources 74

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