APT28 Hacking Group Attacking Sporting Organizations Around the World Using Custom Malware

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Microsoft Warns APT28 Hacking Group Attacking Sporting Organizations Around the World

Microsoft warns of cyberattacks targeting anti-doping authorities and sporting organizations around the world. The group active since 2004 and they target government, military, and security organizations.

According to the Microsoft report, more than 16 national and international sporting and anti-doping organizations were targeted since September 16th.

The group is attributed to the Russian government, the group has a practice of registering looks like legitimate domains associated with news, politics, or other websites.

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