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UAT-8302 Uses Custom Malware and Open-Source Tools to Steal Data From Government Agencies

📅 7 May 2026 at 12:46 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
UAT-8302 Uses Custom Malware and Open-Source Tools to Steal Data From Government Agencies

A sophisticated China-linked hacker group known as UAT-8302 has been quietly targeting government agencies across South America and southeastern Europe, using a mix of custom malware and widely available open-source tools to steal sensitive data. The group has been active since at least late 2024 and stepped up its operations against government bodies in southeastern […] The post UAT-8302 Uses Custom Malware and Open-Source Tools to Steal Data From Government Agencies appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

UAT-8302, a China-linked hacker group, has been targeting government agencies in South America and southeastern Europe using custom malware and open-source tools to steal sensitive data since at least late 2024.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Government agency networks
Attack Vectors
Custom malwareOpen-source tools
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Government agencies in South America and southeastern Europe
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement robust network segmentation and monitoring to detect suspicious activity
2Regularly update and patch systems with the latest security patches
3Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

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