A sophisticated Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group has been identified deploying military-grade fileless malware in a recent espionage campaign targeting government and defense sectors. This stealthy attack leverages fileless techniques to evade traditional detection methods, operating directly in memory without leaving traces on the hard drive. The campaign highlights the increasing use of advanced cyber tools by state-sponsored actors to conduct covert surveillance and data exfiltration. Security experts emphasize the importance of enhanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to combat such threats. Organizations in critical infrastructure and defense industries are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures, including continuous monitoring, threat intelligence sharing, and employee awareness training to mitigate risks posed by fileless malware attacks. This incident underscores the evolving landscape of cyber warfare where sophisticated APT groups exploit cutting-edge technologies to achieve strategic objectives while minimizing their digital footprint.
This Cyber News was published on www.infosecurity-magazine.com. Publication date: Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:50:03 +0000