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China's Silver Dragon Razes Governments in EU, SE Asia

Darkreading •Elizabeth Montalbano • March 4, 2026

The emerging actor, part of the APT41 nexus, gains initial access via phishing, and uses legitimate network services to obscure cyberespionage activities.

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Silver Dragon APT Group Targets Governments in Europe and Asia via Google Drive The Silver Dragon APT group, linked to APT41 and associated with Chinese cyber activities, has been targeting government and high-profile organizations in Southeast Asia and Europe since mid-2024. The group employs phishing emails and exploits public-facing internet servers to gain initial access, utilizing tools like Cobalt Strike and Google Drive for command and control operations. 11 sources 54

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China's Silver Dragon Razes Governments in EU, SE Asia

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