Gaming the system: how a Chinese-speaking actor turned Brazilian government sites into an SEO weapon

Check Point ResearchSeptember 2, 2026Threat Intel

Research by: Amit Yardeni Key Points Introduction Since mid-2025, Check Point Research has tracked a sustained campaign against Brazilian organizations. The tradecraft points to a Chinese-speaking cybercrime group connected to Earth Berberoka, an actor first documented targeting gambling sites across Asia.

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Gaming the system: how a Chinese-speaking actor turned Brazilian government sites into an SEO weapon

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