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Detect APT28 Attacks: russian GRU Unit 26156 Targets Western Logistics and Technology Companies Coordinating Aid to Ukraine in a Two-Year Hacking Campaign
- A joint Cybersecurity Advisory reveals a two-year cyberespionage campaign by russian GRU Unit 26165 targeting logistics and tech companies coordinating aid to Ukraine.
- The campaign by APT28 (Forest Blizzard, Fancy Bear) aims at intelligence gathering and includes spearphishing and malware deployment strategies.
- Known for targeting Ukraine, APT28 expanded cyber operations to Europe and North America, using persistent tactics to infiltrate critical infrastructure.
- The group deployed various TTPs such as credential guessing, spearphishing emails, and exploiting vulnerabilities like CVE-2023-23397.
- APT28 leverages malware like HEADLACE, MASEPIE, OCEANMAP, and STEELHOOK for data exfiltration and establishing persistence in targeted systems.
- To evade detection, adversaries use encrypted connections, abuse public infrastructure, and exploit vulnerabilities in SOHO devices.
- The attackers conduct reconnaissance, lateral movement, and data exfiltration post initial access, utilizing tools like Impacket, PsExec, and RDP.
- To enhance defense, organizations are advised to implement network segmentation, zero-trust principles, restrict lateral movement, and monitor logs for anomalies.
- Proactive cybersecurity measures, including AI-backed solutions and real-time threat intelligence, are crucial for defending against evolving APT28 attacks.
- The insights from the joint advisory aim to equip security teams with the necessary tools and strategies to combat sophisticated cyber threats effectively.
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