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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 Mongolian governmental institutions

Key Takeaways

  • ESET Research discovered GopherWhisper, a newly named China-aligned APT group that targets Mongolian governmental institutions.
  • The group's malware operations mark a new actor in the Asian cyberespionage landscape focused on government targets.
  • Mongolian government entities should carefully review ESET's GopherWhisper research and strengthen their defensive postures accordingly.
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