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The Shadow Campaigns: Uncovering Global Espionage
Published:
5 February 2026 at 11:00:10
Alert date:
5 February 2026 at 13:01:01
Source:
unit42.paloaltonetworks.com
Critical Infrastructure, Data Breach & Exfiltration
A major threat group conducted extensive global espionage operations in 2025, successfully compromising government and critical infrastructure systems across 37 countries. The campaign also included reconnaissance activities targeting 155 countries worldwide. This represents a significant nation-state level cyber espionage operation with broad international impact. The scale and targeting of government and critical infrastructure suggests state-sponsored activity. The campaign demonstrates sophisticated capabilities and extensive reach across multiple continents.
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Related links:
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/shadow-campaigns-uncovering-global-espionage/
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