European-Chinese geopolitical issues drive renewed cyberespionage campaign

George Mihalcea

A Chinese cyberespionage group has shifted its gaze back to Europe after years of focusing on other parts of the world, Proofpoint research published Wednesday found. The surge began in mid-2025, with a bevy of issues bubbling up between China and Europe, the company said . Proofpoint labels the government-linked group TA416, but other companies track it as Twill Typhoon, Mustang Panda or other names. “This renewed focus most heavily targeted individuals or mailboxes associated with diplomatic

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