Massive cyberespionage campaign reaches Cyprus

A widespread cyberespionage campaign originating from Asia has targeted critical infrastructure in 37 countries, including Cyprus, according to a report by Palo Alto Networks. The hackers utilized highly targeted phishing messages and security vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive government communications and emails. Experts suggest the timing of these attacks coincides with significant geopolitical events, such as Cyprus preparing for its EU Council Presidency. While the identity of the group was not explicitly named, evidence points toward actors linked to China. The Cypriot Ministry of Innovation stated that no government systems have been breached during this specific campaign, though the state remains on high alert. This discovery follows previous incidents where sensitive state data was compromised by unknown hackers.