Russian FSB Hackers Behind Espionage Campaign Targeting NGOs

[rbc]

A Russian hacking group notorious for hack-and-leak operations is behind a recent espionage campaign targeting Russian dissidents and rights groups across the United States and Europe.

Researchers at University of Toronto's The Citizen Lab and digital rights group Access Now said Wednesday that the Federal Security Service hacking group known as Coldriver, Callisto Group and Star Blizzard is targeting figures with connections to Russia, Ukraine or Belarus. Attackers typically closely target victims by masquerading as someone known to them.

Researchers also uncovered what they say is a previously unidentified threat actor targeting similar communities. They dubbed the group Coldwastrel and said its activity "aligns with the interests of the Russian government."
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Russian FSB Hackers Behind Espionage Campaign Targeting NGOs