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Russian Hackers Leverages Weaponized Microsoft KMS to Hack Windows Systems

The Russian hacking group Sandworm has been exploiting pirated Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) activation tools to target Ukrainian Windows systems for cyber-espionage. The operation has been using trojanized KMS activators and fake Windows updates to deploy malware, enabling large-scale data theft and espionage. This campaign has increased security risks for individuals, organizations, and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, with cybersecurity experts recommending the avoidance of pirated software and the adoption of robust security measures to counter these threats.

Source: gbhackers.com –

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