A long-running cyber-espionage group known as Confucius has introduced new techniques in its campaigns against Microsoft Windows users. First identified in 2013, the group has consistently targeted government agencies, defense contractors and critical industries across South Asia, particularly in Pakistan. From Stealers to Python Attacks According to recent findings from FortiGuard Labs, what’s new is Confucius’ shift from document-focused stealers, such as WooperStealer, to more advanced Python-based backdoors like AnonDoor. “This latest report from FortiGuard Labs highlights that threat actors are constantly adapting their techniques to stay ahead of the security research community, which develops new techniques to detect them,” said John Bambenek, president at Bambenek Consulting. “In…