China Hackers Target African Government IT Systems

A China-linked cyber espionage group known as APT41 has launched a targeted campaign against government IT infrastructure across Africa, according to researchers at Kaspersky. In this latest operation, China hackers target African systems using advanced techniques that suggest prior knowledge of internal networks. Analysts reported that malware deployed in the attack contained hardcoded service names, IP addresses, and proxy server details.

Investigators noted that one of the command-and-control servers used in the operation was a captive portal, suggesting a sophisticated level of network infiltration. The attackers leveraged these embedded configurations to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. This campaign highlights escalating threats to regional IT services as China hackers target African entities with growing precision.

Kaspersky’s findings add to concerns over cyber espionage efforts directed at government operations in emerging markets. For further technical details and full analysis, read the official article at the following link:
https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/china-linked-hackers-launch-targeted.html