A new hacker group named “Mysterious Elephant” has been detected operating across the Asia-Pacific region, according to Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The group has primarily been targeting government departments and foreign affairs-related organisations across the region. Kaspersky also reports that the hackers have attempted to steal WhatsApp data from their targets. The group is now using a combination of custom-built tools and open-source software to conduct its targeted cyber operations. Another aspect of the campaign involves the theft of WhatsApp data, where specialised modules are used to collect shared files, photos, and documents from the app.
