Kremlin-backed hackers have new Windows and Android malware to foist on Ukrainian foes

Kremlin-backed hackers have new Windows and Android malware to foist on Ukrainian foes Google researchers said they uncovered a Kremlin-backed operation targeting recruits for the Ukrainian military with information-stealing malware for Windows and Android devices. The malware, spread primarily through posts on Telegram, came from a persona on that platform Read more…

Malware via Telegram

Russian Espionage Group Targets Ukrainian Military with Malware via Telegram

Russian Espionage Group Targets Ukrainian Military with Malware via Telegram Oct 28, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Android A suspected Russian hybrid espionage and influence operation has been observed delivering a mix of Windows and Android malware to target the Ukrainian military under the Telegram persona Civil Defense. Google’s Threat Analysis Read more…

Malicious RDP Files

CERT-UA Identifies Malicious RDP Files in Latest Attack on Ukrainian Entities

CERT-UA Identifies Malicious RDP Files in Latest Attack on Ukrainian Entities Oct 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Threat Intelligence The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has detailed a new malicious email campaign targeting government agencies, enterprises, and military entities. “The messages exploit the appeal of integrating popular services Read more…

Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Telecoms with Upgraded 'AcidPour' Malware

Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Telecoms with Upgraded 'AcidPour' Malware

Russian Hackers Target Ukrainian Telecoms with Upgraded 'AcidPour' Malware The data wiping malware called AcidPour may have been deployed in attacks targeting four telecom providers in Ukraine, new findings from SentinelOne show. The cybersecurity firm also confirmed connections between the malware and AcidRain, tying it to threat activity clusters associated with Russian Read more…

Cryptojacking

29-Year-Old Ukrainian Cryptojacking Kingpin Arrested for Exploiting Cloud Services

29-Year-Old Ukrainian Cryptojacking Kingpin Arrested for Exploiting Cloud Services Jan 13, 2024NewsroomCryptojacking / Cloud Security A 29-year-old Ukrainian national has been arrested in connection with running a “sophisticated cryptojacking scheme,” netting them over $2 million (€1.8 million) in illicit profits. The person was apprehended in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, on January 9 Read more…