Russian-Linked Cyber Blitz Targets Ukraine: Spam Disinformation & Phishing Uncovered

Spam’s not just for breakfast anymore! Russian-aligned cyber pranksters are serving up a hot dish of disinformation via email in Ukraine, with a side of credential phishing. Mmm, tastes like cyber chaos! #OperationTexonto

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Well, if you ever wanted a crash course in Cyber-Deception 101, Russia's got you covered with "Operation Texonto." From spamming about non-existent crises to phishing for Microsoft creds with the subtlety of a bear in a china shop, these guys are throwing the cyber equivalent of spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks. And the kicker? They're now in the pharma spam biz. Because, you know, when your disinformation campaign's cover is blown, why not sell some fake Viagra on the side?

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