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China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

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China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

Researchers identified China-linked LightSpy spyware targeting victims across 13 countries including the United States. An operational security failure by the spyware operators, who used their real name and office address in a KFC order, helped establish the connection to a Chinese company.

Why it matters: Organizations and individuals in affected countries face targeted espionage risk from a sophisticated spyware platform; practitioners should assess whether their users or networks appear in compromise indicators tied to this campaign.

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