Romanian intelligence uncovers CerealBox malware targeting EU/NATO communications

Romania's secret service detected a cyber espionage operation using the CerealBox malware, which compromised Microsoft Exchange environments to monitor government communications with the EU and NATO. The attack's attribution remains unclear, but it signals a sophisticated state-level threat to allied diplomatic channels. This underscores vulnerabilities in allied government IT infrastructure and may prompt heightened cybersecurity measures across NATO members.

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