Russian Hackers’ Sneaky Google Password Scam: Cozy Bear Strikes Again!
Threat actors linked to Russia are exploiting Google’s “application specific passwords” to access victims’ emails. They impersonate the U.S. Department of State, sending fake meeting invites to trick targets into sharing their passcodes. Once obtained, attackers get persistent access to victims’ mailboxes, proving that even hackers appreciate a good password-sharing scheme!
Hot Take:
Looks like the Russian cyber bears are at it again, but this time they’ve traded in their balaclavas for Google app passwords. Who knew that something meant for convenience could become the latest tool in a hacker’s toolkit? It’s like they’ve found a new way to RSVP to a party they weren’t invited to!
Key Points:
- Russian-linked hackers exploit Google app passwords to access victims’ emails.
- The campaign impersonates the U.S. Department of State to trick targets.
- Targets include prominent academics and critics of Russia.
- Meticulous social engineering tactics build trust over weeks.
- Google and Microsoft have observed and are acting against these threats.
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