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

April 17, 2024 at 08:48AM Mandiant’s report details the recent activities of the Russian Sandworm group, now tracked as APT44, known for disruptive malware and cyber operations tied to conventional military activities. APT44 has been linked to several cyber incidents, hacktivist personas, supply chain attacks, and espionage activities, uncovering new connections and disruptive tactics. Summary: … Read more

Russian hackers wiped thousands of systems in KyivStar attack

January 4, 2024 at 02:39PM Russian hackers targeted Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, in December 2023. They wiped thousands of servers and computers, causing a massive internet outage for its 25 million subscribers. Ukrainian authorities suspect the involvement of the Russian military-linked group, Solntsepek, known for attacking Ukrainian telecom targets since May 2023. Military communications … Read more