‘Dark Pink’ hackers target state and military organizations in Asia, Europe

A new hacking group dubbed “Dark Pink” is targeting government, military, religious and non-profit organizations in Asia and Europe with phishing emails, according to new research. 

The group’s core goal, according to a report by Group-IB, is corporate espionage, as hackers have exfiltrated files, microphone audio and messenger data from infected devices.

The group was responsible for at least seven successful attacks between June and December 2022. Its victims include “high-profile targets” in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and Bosnia …

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