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LongNosedGoblin tries to sniff out governmental affairs in Southeast Asia and Japan
December 18, 2025 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: MEDIUM
ESET researchers discovered a China-aligned APT group, LongNosedGoblin, which uses Group Policy to deploy cyberespionage tools across networks of governmental institutions
Key Takeaways
- ESET discovered LongNosedGoblin, a China-aligned APT group that targets governmental institutions in Southeast Asia and Japan.
- The group uses Group Policy to deploy cyberespionage tools across government networks in the region.
- Government networks in the region should monitor for Group Policy abuse and review ESET's detection guidance.