Microsoft Crushes Russian Cyber Bears: Strontium’s Domination Dismantled
Microsoft disrupted Russian cyberattacks from the notorious hacking group Strontium, seizing seven domains. This group, also known as Fancy Bear, has a history of cyber-espionage stretching back to the mid-2000s.
Hot Take:
Microsoft has taken on the role of the cyber world’s Batman, swooping in to thwart the nefarious plans of the Russian hacking group Strontium. After all, who needs the Bat-Signal when you have a court order?
Key Points:
- Microsoft disrupted cyberattacks from Russian hacking group Strontium.
- Strontium targeted Ukrainian firms, media organizations, governments, and think tanks in the U.S. and EU.
- The tech giant seized seven internet domains used by Strontium with a court order.
- Microsoft has previously taken control of over 100 domains linked to Strontium.
- Strontium, also known as Fancy Bear, has been active since the mid-2000s and is linked to the GRU.
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