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Hacking group ‘NightEagle’ targeting China’s high-tech sector expands operations to Russia
September 18, 2026 · The Record · Severity: HIGH
Over the past year, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said it investigated several incidents involving the group at Russian businesses.
Key Takeaways
- The hacking group NightEagle, originally focused on targeting China's high-tech sector, has expanded its operations to Russia, according to Kaspersky investigations into multiple incidents at Russian businesses over the past year.
- Kaspersky's findings suggest NightEagle's expansion to Russia represents a broadening of the group's espionage targets, moving beyond industrial espionage in China to include Russian technology and defense organizations.