ESET Research Identifies China-Aligned APT Group GopherWhisper Using Messaging Services for Espionage
ESET Research has identified a new China-aligned APT group named GopherWhisper, which uses messaging platforms like Discord, Slack, and Outlook for cyberespionage targeting a Mongolian governmental institution. The group employs custom tools, including Go-based backdoors and exfiltration methods, and was first discovered in January 2025. ESET analyzed C&C traffic from Slack and Discord to understand the group's operations.
Topics: APT group China-aligned cyberespionage cybersecurity governmental institutions messaging services