Google releases new report on Chinese-linked hacking group that targeted Joe Biden’s campaign. Group used GitHub to host malware, Dropbox as command-and-control infrastructure to hide from detection. Phishing emails from APT31 contained malicious links that, if clicked, would attempt to download malware hosted on GitHub. Group also used McAfee updates disguised as updates from security firm McAfee that urged the targeted victim to install updated security software, the report states. Google sent over 10,000 warnings about government-backed threats in the third quarter of 2013.”]
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