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US Seizes 107 Domains Used by Russian FSB's Center 18 for Spear-Phishing Against US Officials

Oct 3, 2024, 06:00 PM

The US Department of Justice (DOJ), in coordination with the FBI and Microsoft, has seized over 100 internet domains used by Russian intelligence agents and their proxies to conduct cyber-espionage against US targets. The operation involved the seizure of 41 domains authorized by a DOJ warrant and 66 additional domains seized by Microsoft through a civil action, totaling 107 websites. These domains were employed by the Russian Federal Security Service’s (FSB) Center 18, including groups known as the "Callisto Group" and "Star Blizzard," to carry out sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns and computer fraud. The targets included US companies, current and former US government officials, national security personnel, and nonprofits. This coordinated effort aims to disrupt Russian spear-phishing activities and protect US interests from cyber threats.