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China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

Thursday, August 6, 2026


Researchers identified malicious activity linked to a Chinese company after one operator used their real name and office address to place a KFC order. The spyware, called LightSpy, targeted victims in 13 countries including the United States, according to the researchers' findings. The researchers did not publicly disclose the name of the Chinese company or additional details about the targeted victims.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/06/china-linked-lightspy-spyware-caught-targeting-victims-in-13-countries-including-the-us/

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