Russia-linked group APT UAC-0063 launched a cyber espionage campaign, targeting Kazakhstan as part of its efforts to acquire economic and political intelligence data from Central Asia. This was initially detailed by the Ukraine Computer Emergency Response Team in 2023. The group utilized malware like HATVIBE, CHERRYSPY, and STILLARCH, and managed to avoid security solutions by using advanced techniques.
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
The FBI has deleted PlugX malware from more than 4,250 infected computers as part of a US Department of Justice-approved multi-month operation. PlugX, controlled by