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China-backed Moolenaar impersonation spear-phishing campaign

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The US House Select Committee on China warned of an ongoing spear-phishing espionage campaign in which suspected Chinese state actors impersonated Rep. John Moolenaar to reach trusted targets, creating a risk of unauthorized access to systems and information. The activity occurred in recent weeks and on multiple occasions, using emails designed to get recipients to open files and links. The operation was tied to US–China trade engagements and was described as linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

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Timeline

  1. 08.09.2025 03:00 2 articles · 8mo ago

    US House Select Committee on China warns of Moolenaar impersonation campaign

    Industry Or Public Sector Update

    The US House Select Committee on China published a press release warning of an ongoing series of highly targeted cyberespionage campaigns linked to the Chinese Communist Party, saying suspected Chinese state actors impersonated Rep. John Moolenaar in emails to trusted targets and tried to lure recipients into opening files and links.

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  2. 07.09.2025 03:00 1 articles · 8mo ago

    Suspected Chinese actors target trade groups in spear-phishing espionage

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    Suspected Chinese actors were reported to be attempting to spy on various trade groups, with the FBI investigating and the likely culprit identified as APT41.

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