Three Chinese-linked cyber-espionage groups, called Fireant, Neeedleminer, and Firefly by Broadcom’s cybersecurity division Symantec, have targeted telecommunications operators in Asia. Compromising these operators allows the cyber-espionage groups to launch attacks on other systems, eavesdrop on communications, and potentially disrupt a target country’s key infrastructure. This news follows April warnings from US officials that China-related attackers were compromising crucial infrastructure in preparation for potential future cyber conflicts.

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