Chinese Hackers Exploit Windows Zero-Day to Target European Diplomats
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Chinese hackers are exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-9491) to conduct espionage against European diplomats. The flaw allows the installation of PlugX spying software, granting attackers extensive access to compromised systems. This campaign is part of a long-running espionage effort attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors.
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