China-Linked Hackers Launch Targeted Espionage Campaign on African IT Infrastructure

China-linked cyber espionage group APT41 is targeting government IT services in Africa. The group uses a combination of custom and publicly available tools, including Cobalt Strike and Mimikatz, to gain access to privileged accounts and exfiltrate sensitive data. The campaign highlights the blurred line between red team tools and real-world adversary simulation, posing challenges for detection teams.