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Chinese Hackers Target US Officials with Venezuelan Phishing Campaign
First seen 15 Jan 2026, 19:53 UTC
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A Chinese-linked cyberespionage group, known as 'Mustang Panda', targeted US government and policy officials using Venezuela-themed phishing emails. This campaign occurred shortly after the US operation to topple former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, as reported by cybersecurity researchers on January 15, 2026.
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