Cybersecuritynews Silver Dragon APT Group Targets Governments in Europe and Asia via Google Drive
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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.
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2024-06-01
Silver Dragon begins targeting organizations in Southeast Asia and Europe
2024-06-01
Group exploits public-facing internet servers and phishing emails
2026-03-03
Check Point Research identifies Silver Dragon's activities
2026-03-04
Cybersecurity articles published detailing Silver Dragon's tactics
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