Chinese-linked Cyberespionage Targets US Entities with Venezuelan-themed Malware

Chinese-linked Cyberespionage Targets US Entities with Venezuelan-themed Malware

First seen 15 Jan 2026, 18:00 UTC •Securityaffairs.CoReutersWkzoUsnewsTradingview+4 •31.7

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A Chinese-linked cyberespionage group has targeted U.S. government and policy-related officials using Venezuela-themed phishing emails. The campaign aims to compromise sensitive information and gain long-term access to U.S. entities, including a non-profit focused on policy matters. The group is employing tactics such as DLL sideloading to execute their attacks.

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