Targeting of government officials in Europe, the Middle East, and South America
Date of report
  • September 2022
Affiliations
Mustang Panda targeted government organizations in a phishing campaign. The campaign used PlugX, a frequently implemented Chinese modular malware tool.
Suspected victims
  • Government organizations in Europe, the Middle East, and South America
Suspected state sponsor
  • China
Type of incident
  • Espionage
Target category
  • Government
Victim government reaction
  • Unknown
Policy response
Suspected state sponsor response