Cyber Espionage Aimed Against Mexico

The spread of sophisticated Cyber Espionage threat capabilities to new sponsors and operators

Cyber espionage groups from over ten nations have been targeting Mexican users since 2020

The extent of PRC cyber espionage is comparable to that of other areas, such those included in China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Businesses that deal with cryptocurrencies and financial technology have received special attention,

Russian cyber espionage groups have been targeting users in Mexico on a regular basis

Tax and finance-themed lures are often used in malware distribution operations aimed at Mexican users

The group used a variety of distribution methods, including as email lures, to spread the malware