Hackers linked to the Russian Government, known as UAC-0063, have been attacking Kazakhstan in an effort to gather economic, political, and strategic intelligence. Known for their ‘Double-Tap’ infection with malware programs like HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY, the group aims to enhance Russia’s influence over Central Asia. Russia is also exporting surveillance technology to countries, including Kazakhstan, enabling governments to secretly monitor communications.
FBI removed PlugX malware from U.S. computers
The FBI, in collaboration with international partners, successfully deleted “PlugX” malware from infected computers globally. The Chinese government-funded hacking group, “Mustang Panda,” that used a