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Cozy Bear’s Wine Lure Drops WineLoader Malware on EU Diplomats

Cozy Bear’s Wine Lure Drops WineLoader Malware on EU Diplomats

The Midnight Blizzard hacking group has been targeting European embassies and Ministries of Foreign Affairs with a sophisticated phishing campaign that uses wine tasting invitation emails. According to Check Point Research (CPR), the Russian government-backed group, also known as APT29 or Cozy Bear, has been deploying new malware, GrapeLoader, and an updated backdoor, WineLoader. These tools allow the hackers to gain entry, maintain access, gather sensitive information, and avoid detection.

Source: hackread.com –

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