ESET Research details how the cyber-espionage group GoldenJackal breached air-gapped systems at a European government and a South Asian embassy with a customized toolset. Active since 2019, GoldenJackal uses tools to access isolated networks and exfiltrate sensitive data. Their modular toolkit includes USB-based malware and Python backdoors designed for espionage. The report highlights GoldenJackal’s tactics for circumventing air-gaps and gathering intelligence. For more details, read the full analysis on ESET’s site here.
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Paul Bergman runs a business strategy and cybersecurity consulting company in San Diego. He is CEO of AMRAD. He also leads a mentoring non-profit in San Diego, Lamp of Learning. He writes on cybersecurity and board management for both corporate and nonprofit boards.
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