Russia-aligned threat groups dupe Ukrainian targets via Signal

Google researchers say multiple Russian state threat groups have conducted remote phishing operations to target and compromise Signal accounts.

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How Russian Hackers Are Exploiting Signal ‘Linked Devices’ Feature for Real-Time Spying

Mandiant warns that multiple Russian APTs are abusing a nifty Signal Messenger feature to surreptitiously spy on encrypted conversations.
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Russian Seashell Blizzard Hackers Gain, Maintain Access to High-Value Targets: Microsoft

A subgroup of the Russia-linked Seashell Blizzard is tasked with broad initial access operations to sustain long-term persistence.
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U.S. adversaries increasingly turning to cybercriminals and their malware for help

A Google Threat Intelligence Group report notes that Russia in particular has been doing this since the Ukraine war began.

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Simple ‘FrostyGoop’ malware responsible for turning off Ukrainians’ heat in January attack

The attack is the latest in a string targeting Ukrainian critical infrastructure and illustrates the growing ease of targeting industrial systems.

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Mandiant: Notorious Russian hacking unit linked to breach of Texas water facility

Researchers from the Google-owned firm conclude that Sandworm personas are linked to several recent attacks on critical infrastructure. 

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Cybersecurity firm suspects Russia-linked hacking group behind cyberattack on Texas water facility

Tom Olson reports: A hacking group with ties to the Russian government is suspected of carrying out a cyberattack in January that caused a tank at a Texas water facility to overflow, experts from US cybersecurity firm Mandiant said Wednesday. The attac… Continue reading Cybersecurity firm suspects Russia-linked hacking group behind cyberattack on Texas water facility

Recent OT and Espionage Attacks Linked to Russia’s Sandworm, Now Named APT44

Mandiant summarizes some of the latest operations of Russia’s notorious Sandworm group, which it now tracks as APT44.
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