Unwrapping the Cyber Grinch: APT28’s Yuletide Malware Mayhem!
When the Grinch seems like a saint, you know the APT28 phishing campaign has struck. This Santa-gone-rogue dealt malware gifts, not joy, to Polish and Ukrainian entities. Their holiday “presents”? OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, and STEELHOOK – all malware types wrapped in innocent emails. Remember, it’s the season of giving, not taking… sensitive data!
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Just when you thought the Grinch was the worst thing about Christmas, APT28 decided to play Scrooge. This Russian-linked group used the holiday season to gift some nasty malware to Ukrainian government entities and Polish organizations. The gifts included OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, and STEELHOOK, all beautifully wrapped in seemingly innocent emails. I guess someone forgot to tell them that it's the season for giving, not taking sensitive information!Already a member? Log in here