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By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·6/3/2026
Chinese hackers use new Atlas RAT malware in European cyberattacks
Source: BleepingComputer
Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:27 -0400
Summary
A Chinese-speaking cybercrime group has expanded its targeting to the European space, deploying previously undocumented malware and the Atlas backdoor. [...]
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