European Union Concerned Over Surge in Cyber Attacks
The European Union has expressed concern over the increasing number of sophisticated cyber attacks aimed at disrupting critical infrastructure and stealing sensitive data. Several countries across Europe and Asia have been targeted by various nation-state backed hacking groups.
Ukraine Targeted by Russian Groups
Ukraine has been a prime target for Russian-backed hackers, with APT 28 launching a spear-phishing campaign against Ukrainian government organizations and Nodaria targeting organizations in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan.
India’s Educational Sector Under Attack
Indian educational institutions have also been targeted by Pakistani state-backed group APT 36. The group used education-themed documents containing Crimson RAT malware to compromise the systems of educational institutions and students.
Korea-Related Hacking Groups Actively Targeting Researchers and Government Officials
Kimsuky, a North Korea-linked hacking group, has been using social engineering techniques to deploy ReconShark malware against former South Korean government officials and researchers focused on North Korean affairs. Meanwhile, the Lazarus Group, also linked to North Korea, compromised cryptocurrency arbitrage bot on public services on Discord to gain access to the network of a cryptocurrency company.
European Countries Also in the Crosshairs
European countries have not been spared from these attacks. Charming Kitten, an Iranian hacking group, targeted nuclear security experts in the United States and Western Europe with phishing emails related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.
Cybersecurity Experts Urge Caution
“Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted,” said a cybersecurity expert. “It is crucial for governments, private sector organizations, and civil society to work together to detect and respond to these threats.”
For more information on these cyber attacks and how to protect against them, visit:
- Microsoft Security Blog: Disrupting Seaborgium’s Ongoing Phishing Operations
- National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC): Spear-Phishing Campaigns Target of Interest
- Recorded Future: Exposing Tag 53 Credential Harvesting Infrastructure for Russia-Aligned Espionage Operations
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