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Suspected Chinese-Speaking Hackers Target Central Asian Governments With OctLurk and SilkLurk

A Chinese-speaking threat actor is suspected to be behind a fresh wave of cyber attacks targeting government organizations mainly located in Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the…

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Central Asian governments have been targeted by suspected Chinese-speaking hackers using the OctLurk and SilkLurk malware. The attacks, which began in January 2025, have affected organizations across various sectors, including healthcare, research, and government offices in countries such as Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and the Syrian Arab Republic.

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