October 2, 2026
- Proofpoint exposed a previously unreported China-aligned actor targeting people who shape US AI policy. TA419 began with benign rapport-building emails impersonating former White House official Lynne Parker or economist Heidi Crebo-Rediker, using fake invitations to an “AI Policy Advisory Committee” or a Senate report on export controls. Respondents were subsequently sent through redirects to a OneDrive credential-phishing page. Targets included universities, think tanks, law firms, and defense-related organizations. Proofpoint · Oct 2 · attempted · via phishing email · Threat Activity & Supply Chain