A new cyberespionage campaign shows how fast global crises can be weaponised online. In early January, hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US government and policy-linked entities, just days after a major US operation involving President Nicolas Maduro. Researchers at Acronis linked the activity to the long-running hacking group "Mustang Panda" with moderate confidence. The malware was rushed, loosely built, and timed precisely to coincide with breaking news. While the number of victims remains unknown, the campaign highlights a growing trend: attackers now move at the speed of headlines, turning real-world events into digital traps within hours.
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