Operation QUICSILVER: China-Nexus Actor Targets Myanmar Diplomats via VHD-Delivered Go Backdoor

Reported 17 Aug 2026 by otx · Severity: medium

A China-nexus threat actor is targeting Myanmar government personnel and diplomats through Operation QUICSILVER, delivering malware via Virtual Hard Disk files disguised as JPEG images. The campaign uses Burmese-language lures impersonating Myanmar's Information Technology and Cy