Cyber Espionage Group Targets Aviation Firms to Steal Map Data

A cyber espionage group has been identified as targeting aviation firms, specifically aerospace and drone operators, to steal critical geospatial data. The attackers are exfiltrating GIS files, terrain models, and GPS data, which could provide them with strategic insights into adversaries' operations and environments. This campaign highlights the ongoing risks faced by the aviation sector in the realm of cybersecurity.