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GopherWhisper: A burrow full of malware

April 23, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: HIGH

ESET Research has discovered a new China-aligned APT group that we’ve named GopherWhisper, which targets.

Key Takeaways

  • ESET Research discovered a new China-aligned APT group named GopherWhisper that targets Mongolian governmental institutions with malware.
  • GopherWhisper's discovery expands the known threat landscape of China-aligned espionage operations focused on government targets in Asia.
  • Organizations in the Mongolian government sector should review ESET's research for indicators of compromise and harden defenses against this new group.
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