Golden Jackal -European govt air-gapped systems breached using custom malware

The source article discusses the discovery of a sophisticated hacking group known as GoldenJackal, which has successfully breached air-gapped government systems in Europe using custom malware. This malware, spread through infected USB drives, steals sensitive data such as emails, encryption keys, and documents. Two different toolsets are highlighted, one utilizing GoldenDealer and GoldenHowl to steal data and establish persistence, and a newer, modular toolset featuring GoldenAce, GoldenUsbCopy, and GoldenUsbGo that allows for targeted file exfiltration based on specific criteria. The article emphasizes the effectiveness of GoldenJackal's custom malware in circumventing traditional security measures like air gaps, posing a significant threat to government entities and highlighting the growing sophistication of cyberespionage tactics.