#APT44

Ukraine Targeted in Cyberattack Exploiting 7-Year-Old Microsoft Office Flaw

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April 27, 2024 at 08:54AM Cybersecurity researchers have detected a targeted cyber attack on Ukraine utilizing a seven-year-old vulnerability in Microsoft Office to deliver Cobalt Strike. The attack involves exploiting a PowerPoint file to execute remote code, leading to the injection of a malicious payload. The attack’s exact purpose and the responsible threat actor remain … Read more

Russian Sandworm hackers pose as hacktivists in water utility breaches

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April 17, 2024 at 01:13PM Russian military intelligence-linked group Sandworm, also known as APT44, has been conducting cyber attacks by posing as hacktivist groups on multiple Telegram channels. The group employs various methods, including phishing and supply-chain compromise, to target Ukraine and other countries, with potential plans to interfere in national elections. Sandworm has transitioned … Read more