29th April – Threat Intelligence Report

For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 29th April, please download our Threat_Intelligence Bulletin.

TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES

• Germany has revealed a sophisticated state-sponsored hacking campaign targeting Volkswagen, orchestrated by Chinese hackers since 2010. The attackers successfully infiltrated VW’s networks multiple times, extracting thousands of documents critical to automotive technology, including electric and hydrogen vehicle innovations. Evidence points to China due to the tactics and tools used, such as “China Chopper” and “Plug X,” although …

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