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Russian APT28 Hackers Targeting 13 Nations in Ongoing Cyber Espionage Campaign

The term "APT28" refers to a Russian nation-state threat actor also known as ITG05, BlueDelta, Fancy Bear, Forest Blizzard (formerly Strontium), FROZENLAKE, Iron Twilight, Sednit, Sofacy, and TA422. APT28 is recognized for its involvement in cyber espionage campaigns and has targeted various countries worldwide, including Hungary, Türkiye, Australia, Poland, Belgium, Ukraine, Germany, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Italy, Latvia, and Romania. The group utilizes sophisticated techniques and tools, such as the custom backdoor named HeadLace, often employing lures related to geopolitical events like the Israel-Hamas war. The recent campaign involves the use of authentic documents to target entities associated with the allocation of humanitarian aid and reflects ITG05's increased focus on a specific target audience linked to emerging policy creation and global foreign policy centers.

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https://thehackernews.com/2023/12/russian-apt28-hackers-targeting-13.html