Recent reports highlight the emergence of advanced spyware and malware linked to state actors, particularly from China and Iran. The Chinese police have been utilizing a sophisticated surveillance tool named EagleMsgSpy, developed by Wuhan Chinasoft Token Information Technology, to monitor mobile devices and collect sensitive data, including encrypted messages and screenshots. This spyware has reportedly been in use since 2017 and is part of a broader strategy to integrate government surveillance with malware operations targeting Android devices. Concurrently, Iranian-linked IOCONTROL malware has been identified as a threat to operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, specifically targeting SCADA systems and fuel infrastructure. Researchers have noted that this malware employs advanced evasion tactics, such as MQTT and DNS-over-HTTPS, to infiltrate critical systems. The discovery of these tools underscores the ongoing cybersecurity challenges posed by nation-state actors in the digital landscape.