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Suspected Chinese-Speaking Hackers Target Central Asian Governments With OctLurk and SilkLurk
A Chinese-speaking threat actor has conducted cyberattacks against government organizations in Central Asia and Syria since January 2025, using malware families called OctLurk and SilkLurk. Targeted sectors include healthcare, research, and government offices across Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Syria.
Why it matters: Government agencies and critical infrastructure operators in Central Asia and the Middle East should assess their network monitoring and incident response capabilities for these specific malware families, particularly if they handle sensitive diplomatic or healthcare data.
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