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Silver Dragon APT Group Targets Europe, Asia Using Google Drive for Covert Communication

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • March 4, 2026

A China-linked threat group called Silver Dragon has been targeting government and high-profile organizations across Southeast Asia and Europe since at least mid-2024. Operating under the umbrella of APT41, the group breaks into networks by exploiting public-facing internet servers and sending phishing emails with malicious attachments. Once inside, it uses custom tools to steal data, […]

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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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