Tag Archives: state-sponsored hacking

Operation Dual Face - Russian Espionage Hacking Tools in a high-tech cybersecurity control room showing Russian involvement

Russian Espionage Hacking Tools Revealed

Russian Espionage Hacking Tools: Discovery and Initial Findings Russian espionage hacking tools were uncovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on August 29, 2024, during an investigation prompted by unusual activity on Mongolian government websites. These sites had been compromised for several months. Russian hackers, linked to the SVR, embedded sophisticated malware into these sites […]

Shadowy hacker with a laptop in front of a digital map of Russia highlighted in red, symbolizing the origin of Kapeka Malware.

Kapeka Malware: Comprehensive Analysis of the Russian Cyber Espionage Tool

Kapeka Malware: The New Russian Intelligence Threat   In the complex world of cybersecurity, a new malicious actor has emerged, known as Kapeka. This sophisticated backdoor malware was first detected in Eastern Europe since mid2022 and has been actively used in attacks against victims in the region. WithSecure™ uncovered this novel backdoor, which they have […]