China-linked hackers target mobile devices with WyrmSpy and DragonEgg spyware

The infamous Chinese hacking group tracked as APT41 has been using two newly-identified spyware strains to infect Android devices, cybersecurity researchers said. APT41, also known as Winnti and Brass Typhoon (formerly Barium), is a state-sponsored espionage group that has been active for more than a decade and is known for targeting government organizations for intelligence

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