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Chinese Hackers Exploit Iran War to Target Maritime and Energy Companies

·Source: Infosecurity Magazine

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Executive Summary

ESET’s 2026 APT Activity Report suggests China-backed APTs are using instability in the region to target victims, as well as continuing activity against organizations around the globe

Analysis

ESET’s 2026 APT Activity Report suggests China-backed APTs are using instability in the region to target victims, as well as continuing activity against organizations around the globe
Source Attribution

Originally published by Infosecurity Magazine on May 29, 2026.

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