Russian APT Deploys New ‘Kapeka’ Backdoor in Eastern European Attacks

April 17, 2024 at 10:04AM WithSecure’s report reveals the discovery of the new Kapeka backdoor, linked to Russian APT group Sandworm, targeting Eastern Europe since 2022. Microsoft identifies it as KnuckleTouch, describing its involvement in ransomware campaigns and multifunctional capabilities. The backdoor’s advanced features indicate APT-level activity, showing conceptual overlaps with GreyEnergy and Prestige. Based … Read more