China-Aligned MirrorFace Hackers Target European Diplomatic Organization for First Time with Phishing Attack Linked to World Expo 2025

The hacker group MirrorFace, which is aligned with China, has launched a phishing attack targeting a European diplomatic organization. This marks the first instance of the group focusing on EU diplomats, utilizing the upcoming World Expo in 2025 as bait for their cyberattack. The incident has raised concerns about the expanding reach of China-backed hackers into European networks, as highlighted by multiple cybersecurity reports.