linked hackers target European diplomatic missions using new Windows flaw

Key Topics in this News Article:
News Snapshot:

New Delhi, Nov 2 A China-linked hacking group named UNC6384 has been blamed for a new cyberattack campaign targeting European diplomatic and government organisations, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf. The attacks took place between September and October 2025, exploiting an unpatched Windows shortcut (LNK) vulnerability, reported by The Hacker News. The victims of the attack include diplomatic organizations in Hungary, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands, as well as government agencies in Serbia. Arctic Wolf said the hackers used spear-phishing emails containing links that appeared related to European Commission meetings, NATO workshops, and diplomatic coordination events. When…

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
  • Newsletter to Your Inbox

    China intelligence delivered each week!

  • This field is hidden when viewing the form