Monday, 8 September, 2025
U.S. Investigates Malware Email Impersonating Congressman to Spy
U.S. authorities—including the FBI and Capitol Police—are investigating a malware-laden phishing email, disguised as coming from Rep. John Moolenaar, that targeted trade groups, law firms, and government agencies involved in U.S.–China trade negotiations. Cyber analysts traced the attack to APT41, a hacker group linked to Chinese intelligence. Sent just before trade talks in Sweden that extended a tariff truce, the sophisticated campaign aimed to gain strategic insights.
Read full story at Economic Times