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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.