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APT28 Intensifies Cyber Attacks on Western Firms Amid Ukraine Conflict

5/22/2025

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Russian cyber threat group APT28 has ramped up attacks on Western logistics and tech firms since 2022, seeking to undermine aid efforts for Ukraine. A recent joint advisory reveals their tactics, such as password spraying and spear-phishing, highlighting a sophisticated campaign that spans multiple sectors and aims to steal sensitive data from vulnerable networks.

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Russian cyber threat group APT28 has ramped up attacks on Western logistics and tech firms since 2022, seeking to undermine aid efforts for Ukraine. A recent joint advisory reveals their tactics, such as password spraying and spear-phishing, highlighting a sophisticated campaign that spans multiple sectors and aims to steal sensitive data from vulnerable networks.