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AgingFly Malware Hits Ukrainian Hospitals in Major Espionage Campaign

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

A new wave of cyberattacks has struck Ukrainian hospitals and emergency services, with hackers using the AgingFly malware to steal sensitive data, credentials, and even hijack computers for cryptocurrency mining. The campaign marks a dangerous escalation in cyber warfare targeting the country's critical infrastructure.

#AgingFly | #Cyber Espionage | #Ukrainian Hospitals

How Two Americans Helped North Korea Infiltrate U.S. Firms with a $5M Laptop Farm

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

A dramatic DOJ bust reveals how two U.S. citizens ran a secret laptop farm for North Korean cyber operatives, letting them infiltrate top U.S. firms, steal sensitive data, and launder millions—all from an American suburb.

#North Korea | #Cyber Espionage | #Identity Theft

PlugX USB Worm: How a Stealthy Malware Revives Old-School Cyber Espionage

14 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Africa

A cunning new PlugX worm is spreading across continents via USB drives, sideloading itself through trusted software and stealing sensitive documents—while staying nearly invisible. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

#PlugX worm | #USB malware | #cyber espionage

North Korea’s APT37 Blends Social Engineering, Cloud Abuse, and Trojanized Software in Stealth Cyber Espionage

13 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

APT37’s new cyber-espionage campaign uses Facebook, Telegram, and a trojanized PDF installer to steal sensitive data from defense targets. The operation combines social engineering with advanced, fileless malware and cloud-based command-and-control, highlighting the evolving sophistication of North Korean cyber threats.

#APT37 | #cyber espionage | #social engineering

The Long Con: North Korea’s $280 Million Drift Crypto Heist Unmasked

10 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A six-month social engineering campaign by North Korean hackers led to one of the most sophisticated crypto thefts ever, as Drift lost $280 million to fake companies and unwitting accomplices.

#North Korea | #Crypto Heist | #Cyber Espionage

Russian Hackers Hijack UK Routers for Espionage, NCSC Reveals

09 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russian state-backed hackers are exploiting vulnerable routers across the UK and beyond, rerouting internet traffic for espionage and credential theft, the NCSC warns. Here’s how the attacks unfold—and how you can defend your network.

#Russian Cyber Unit | #Router Hijacking | #Cyber Espionage

Invisible Invaders: Pro-Russian Hackers Exploit Home Routers for Espionage

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Russian military hackers are hijacking home routers worldwide, exploiting weak passwords and outdated firmware to steal passwords and spy on sensitive data. Discover how your forgotten devices could be fueling a global cyberwar—and what you can do to stop it.

#Cyber Espionage | #Router Security | #DNS Hijacking

Silent Invasion: Russia’s GRU Hijacks Global Routers for Espionage

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Thousands of consumer routers have been quietly hijacked by Russia’s GRU, transforming everyday devices into espionage tools. This investigation reveals the technical tricks behind the operation and why your home Wi-Fi could be at risk.

#Russia | #Cyber Espionage | #Home Routers

U.S. Agents Dismantle Russian Router Espionage Network

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

U.S. law enforcement and global tech firms have dismantled a sprawling Russian cyber-espionage operation that hijacked home and office routers in over 120 countries. Here’s how the attackers exploited DNS and router vulnerabilities—and how the takedown unfolded.

#Cyber Espionage | #APT28 | #DNS Hijacking

Operation FrostArmada: Russian APT28’s Global DNS Hijack via Home Routers

07 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

APT28’s FrostArmada campaign turned everyday home and office routers into global espionage tools, hijacking DNS traffic and stealing sensitive credentials from thousands of organizations worldwide.

#Russian Hackers | #Cyber Espionage | #Home Routers