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Chinese-speaking hackers target Central Asian government

August 01, 2026 1 min read 5 views
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Since January 2025, a Chinese-speaking threat actor has targeted government, healthcare, and research organizations across Central Asia and Syria using OctLurk and SilkLurk malware.

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