Geopolitical Events Shape New Cyber Targeting Patterns

Geopolitical Events Shape New Cyber Targeting Patterns

  • January 15, 2026

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a recent digital espionage campaign that illustrates how geopolitical developments are increasingly being used to shape targeted cyber operations. The campaign relied on phishing messages themed around events involving the United States and Venezuela, crafted to appear relevant to

Cyber Campaign Highlights Geopolitical Targeting in US Networks

Cyber Campaign Highlights Geopolitical Targeting in US Networks

  • January 15, 2026

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a targeted digital campaign aimed at the US government and policy-related entities that illustrates how rapidly evolving geopolitical events are being leveraged in cyber operations. The activity involved phishing emails crafted around developments in Venezuela, a tactic designed to