Worok cyber-espionage gang preys on high-profile Asian businesses and governments

Threat Level

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Summary

Worok, a newly uncovered cyber-espionage gang, has been targeting governments and high-profile companies in Asia since at least 2020 using a combination of unique and existing harmful tools. This group of attackers has attacked companies in Asia from the energy, banking, maritime, and telecommunications industries, as well as a government agency in the Middle East and a private firm in South Africa.