Microsoft Spots Russian Hackers Targeting Embassies

Microsoft Uncovers Russian Hackers Targeting Embassies with Malicious Certificates

It’s not every day you hear about sophisticated cyberattacks that directly impact international relations, but a recent discovery by Microsoft has put a spotlight on this very issue. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team recently identified a Russian state-sponsored hacking group, known as Midnight Blizzard (also tracked as Nobelium or APT29), attempting to breach the systems of … Read more

Microsoft Uncovers Russian Cyber Espionage Targeting Embassies Worldwide

Russian Hackers Target Embassies with Malicious Certificates

It seems every week there’s a new headline about cyber threats, and this latest one from Microsoft certainly caught my attention. They recently detailed an operation by a Russian government-backed hacking group, tracked as “Midnight Blizzard” (also known as Nobelium or APT29), which has been targeting foreign embassies around the globe. What’s particularly concerning about … Read more