Russian Hackers Use Spyware Tricks: How Your Unpatched Phone Could Be at Risk
Russian-backed APT29 is up to its old tricks, mimicking spyware giants Intellexa and NSO Group. Their latest watering hole campaigns hit Mongolian government websites, exploiting iPhones and Android devices. Unpatched gadgets beware!
Hot Take:
Looks like APT29 has been taking notes from the spyware big leagues! Maybe they should consider a career in Hollywood for their uncanny ability to replicate blockbuster exploits. Meanwhile, the rest of us are left patching up our phones faster than a leaky boat.
Key Points:
- Russian-backed APT29 used watering hole campaigns with exploits similar to NSO Group and Intellexa.
- Mongolian government websites targeted, impacting iPhone and Android users.
- Exploits identical to Intellexa’s and very similar to NSO Group’s triggers.
- US government sanctioned Intellexa and NSO Group for their spyware activities.
- Google advises swift patching to mitigate such attacks.
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