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APT28 Hackers Use 'Nearest Neighbor' Attack in Washington, DC
Nov 22, 2024, 12:32 PM
Russian hackers, likely from the GRU intelligence agency, have employed a novel hacking technique known as a 'nearest neighbor' attack in Washington, DC. This method involves remotely infecting a network in a building across the street from the target, hijacking a laptop there, and then using its antenna to breach the target organization's WiFi. This marks the first known instance of such an attack by Russia's APT28 hacking group, showcasing their evolving tactics.
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