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Russian Intelligence Linked to Global Hacking Campaign Targeting Kremlin Critics

Aug 14, 2024, 12:15 PM

A global hacking campaign allegedly linked to Russian intelligence is targeting critics of the Kremlin, according to a report by a rights group. The sophisticated phishing attacks have focused on a range of entities, including American think tanks, Russian journalists, human rights groups, and a former US Ambassador to Ukraine. The campaign involves sending credible and personalized phishing emails to its targets. The rights group suggests that this campaign may only be the beginning, as they believe they are just scratching the surface of the operation.