SecuriTricks - ukraine

New Russia-affiliated actor Void Blizzard targets critical sectors for espionage

Void Blizzard, a newly identified Russia-affiliated threat actor, has been conducting global cyberespionage operations since April 2024. Their primary targets are organizations in critical sectors, particularly in NATO member states and Ukraine, including government, defense, transportation, media,…

ukraine

cyberespionage

Published: May 27, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 3

Backdoor implant discovered on PyPI posing as debugging utility

A sophisticated malicious package named 'dbgpkg' was detected on PyPI, masquerading as a Python debugging utility. The package implants a backdoor on systems, enabling execution of malicious code and data exfiltration. It uses function wrapping techniques to evade detection and is believed to be pa…

global socket toolkit

requestsdev

discordpydebug

Published: May 15, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

TA406 Pivots to the Front

In February 2025, TA406, a North Korean state-sponsored actor, began targeting Ukrainian government entities with phishing campaigns aimed at gathering intelligence on the Russian invasion. The group utilized freemail senders impersonating think tank members to deliver both credential harvesting at…

credential harvesting

Published: May 13, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 11

Russian COLDRIVER Hackers Deploy LOSTKEYS Malware to Steal Sensitive Information

The Google Threat Intelligence Group has identified a sophisticated malware called LOSTKEYS, attributed to the Russian government-backed threat actor COLDRIVER. Active since December 2023, LOSTKEYS represents an evolution in COLDRIVER's toolkit, targeting high-value entities such as NATO government…

multi-stage infection

ngo

lostkeys

2025-05-10

intelligence collection

russian hackers

western governments

Published: May 10, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Shuckworm Targets Foreign Military Mission Based in Ukraine

Russian-linked cyber-espionage group Shuckworm appears to be targeting a Western military mission based in Ukraine, according to research by Symantec and its partner, the UK-based security firm.

Published: April 10, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 56

Cyber Espionage using PowerShell stealer WRECKSTEEL

Ukrainian government's CERT-UA has identified a series of cyberattacks against government agencies and critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine during March 2025. The attacks, aimed at information theft, utilize compromised accounts to distribute emails with links to public file services. Thes…

critical infrastructure

2025-04-03

file stealing

wrecksteel

Published: April 3, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 71

Campaigns Impersonate the CIA to Target Ukraine Sympathizers, Russian Citizens and Informants

Silent Push Threat Analysts have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting individuals sympathetic to Ukraine's defense, Russian citizens, and potential informants. The operation, believed to be orchestrated by Russian Intelligence Services, employs four major phishing clusters imperson…

russian volunteer corps

2025-04-01

hochuzhit

cia

intelligence gathering

legion liberty

Published: April 1, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Gamaredon campaign abuses LNK files to distribute Remcos backdoor

A campaign targeting users in Ukraine with malicious LNK files has been observed since November 2024. The files, using Russian words related to troop movements as lures, run a PowerShell downloader contacting geo-fenced servers in Russia and Germany. The second stage payload uses DLL side loading t…

Published: March 28, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

The article discusses a network of phishing domains targeting Russians searching for anti-Putin organizations. These domains mimic recruitment websites of Ukrainian paramilitary groups and intelligence agencies. The scam aims to collect personal information from potential recruits, likely for Russi…

search engine manipulation

2025-03-28

paramilitary

russian volunteer corps

freedom of russia legion

Published: March 28, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Ghostwriter | New Campaign Targets Ukrainian Government and Belarusian Opposition

A new campaign attributed to the Ghostwriter threat actor has been observed targeting opposition activists in Belarus and Ukrainian military and government organizations. The operation, which began preparation in mid-2024 and entered an active phase in late 2024, employs weaponized Excel documents …

Published: February 26, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 10

Sandworm APT Targets Ukrainian Users with Trojanized Microsoft KMS Activation Tools in Cyber Espionage Campaigns

EclecticIQ analysts have identified a cyber espionage campaign by Sandworm (APT44) targeting Ukrainian Windows users. The group is leveraging pirated Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) activators and fake Windows updates to deliver a new version of the BACKORDER loader, which ultimately deploys…

Published: February 12, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 35

GetSmoked: UAC-0006 Returns With SmokeLoader Targeting Ukraine's Largest State-Owned Bank

UAC-0006, a financially motivated cyber threat group, has resurfaced with a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting customers of Ukraine’s largest state-owned bank, PrivatBank.

Published: February 10, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 62

SmokeLoader Malware Targets Ukraine's Auto & Banking Sectors via Open Directories

An investigation uncovered open directories hosting SmokeLoader malware samples and lure documents targeting Ukraine's automotive and banking sectors. Two servers were identified, containing Windows executables and PDF files posing as invoices from Ukrainian companies. The malware injects into expl…

Published: February 7, 2025

Downloadable IOCs: 27

Tracking Adversaries: Ghostwriter APT Infrastructure

This analysis examines the infrastructure used by the Ghostwriter APT group, focusing on their phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian military. By pivoting on overlapping indicators of compromise (IOCs) from multiple threat reports, a cluster of malicious domains was identified. These domains share …

Published: January 24, 2025

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2022-30190

Downloadable IOCs: 25

Frequent freeloader: Russian actor using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine

Russian nation-state actor Secret Blizzard has been observed using tools and infrastructure from other threat actors to compromise targets in Ukraine. Between March and April 2024, Secret Blizzard utilized the Amadey bot malware associated with cybercriminal activity to deploy its custom Tavdig and…

Published: December 13, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 0

Zoom-In: A Closer Look into the Malware Artifacts, Behaviors and Network Communications

FrostyGoop, an operational technology (OT) malware, disrupted critical infrastructure in Ukraine in early 2024, affecting heating systems for over 600 apartment buildings. It is the first OT-centric malware to use Modbus TCP communications for such an impact. The malware can operate both within com…

ukraine

golang

critical infrastructure

2024-11-19

ot-malware

industrial control systems

bustleberm

modbus tcp

frostygoop

Published: November 19, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2024-0012 (CVSS 9.8), CVE-2023-33538, CVE-2023-50358

Downloadable IOCs: 25

Russian Hackers Exploit New NTLM Flaw to Deploy RAT Malware via Phishing Emails

A newly discovered vulnerability in Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM) has been exploited by suspected Russian hackers in cyber attacks against Ukraine. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-43451, allows attackers to steal NTLMv2 hashes through minimal user interaction with malicious files. The exploit chai…

Published: November 14, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 24

Russian Hackers Attacking Ukraine Military With Malware Via Telegram

Russian hackers, identified as UNC5812, are targeting the Ukrainian military through a sophisticated cyber operation. The attackers use a deceptive Telegram channel and website posing as a civil defense service to distribute malware for both Windows and Android devices. The Windows attack deploys P…

Published: October 31, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 7

Hybrid Russian Espionage and Influence Campaign Aims to Compromise Ukrainian Military Recruits and Deliver Anti-Mobilization Narratives

A Russian hybrid espionage and influence operation, dubbed UNC5812, targets potential Ukrainian military recruits through a Telegram persona called 'Civil Defense'. The campaign delivers Windows and Android malware, including SUNSPINNER, PURESTEALER, and CRAXSRAT, while simultaneously spreading ant…

Published: October 28, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2024-47575 (CVSS 9.8)

Downloadable IOCs: 3

Targets Ukraine's Defense Forces using SPECTR malware alongside legitimate SyncThing

The report describes a cyber attack campaign by the UAC-0020 (Vermin) threat group targeting Ukraine's Defense Forces. The attackers utilized the SPECTR malware in tandem with the legitimate SyncThing software to exfiltrate sensitive data. The malicious payload was delivered via a password-protecte…

Published: June 7, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 33

DarkCrystal RAT Cyber Attacks Targeting Government Officials in Ukraine

This intelligence document outlines targeted cyber attacks against government officials, military personnel, and defense industry representatives in Ukraine using the DarkCrystal RAT malware. The malware is distributed through the Signal messaging app, disguised as messages from existing contacts o…

Published: June 6, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 14

Excel File Deploys Cobalt Strike at Ukraine

A sophisticated multi-stage cyberattack was identified, utilizing an Excel file embedded with a VBA macro designed to deploy a DLL file. The attacker employed various evasion techniques and a multi-stage malware strategy to deliver the notorious 'Cobalt Strike' payload, establishing communication w…

Published: June 4, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 10

Disrupting FlyingYeti's campaign targeting Ukraine

This report details Cloudforce One's real-time effort to detect, deny, degrade, disrupt, and delay a phishing campaign by the Russia-aligned threat actor FlyingYeti targeting Ukraine. The campaign aimed to capitalize on anxiety over potential loss of housing and utilities by enticing targets to ope…

Published: May 31, 2024

Linked vulnerabilities : CVE-2023-38831

Downloadable IOCs: 8

Spring Exacerbation: UAC-0006 increased cyberattacks

This report aims to provide insights into the ongoing cyber operations targeting Ukraine. It analyzes the tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by threat actors in their malicious campaigns. The document offers a comprehensive overview of the cybersecurity landscape in Ukraine, highlighting …

Published: May 22, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 31

Uncorking Old Wine: Zero-Day from 2017 + Loader in Unholy Alliance

An analysis uncovered a suspected malicious campaign targeting entities in Ukraine. The attack employed an old vulnerability from 2017, CVE-2017-8570, as the initial entry vector. The operation utilized a customized loader to deliver the Cobalt Strike Beacon payload. While the specific threat actor…

Published: April 29, 2024

Downloadable IOCs: 6

Tag: ukraine

Attack reports

New Russia-affiliated actor Void Blizzard targets critical sectors for espionage

Backdoor implant discovered on PyPI posing as debugging utility

TA406 Pivots to the Front

Russian COLDRIVER Hackers Deploy LOSTKEYS Malware to Steal Sensitive Information

Shuckworm Targets Foreign Military Mission Based in Ukraine

Cyber Espionage using PowerShell stealer WRECKSTEEL

Campaigns Impersonate the CIA to Target Ukraine Sympathizers, Russian Citizens and Informants

Gamaredon campaign abuses LNK files to distribute Remcos backdoor

When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

Ghostwriter | New Campaign Targets Ukrainian Government and Belarusian Opposition

Sandworm APT Targets Ukrainian Users with Trojanized Microsoft KMS Activation Tools in Cyber Espionage Campaigns

GetSmoked: UAC-0006 Returns With SmokeLoader Targeting Ukraine's Largest State-Owned Bank

SmokeLoader Malware Targets Ukraine's Auto & Banking Sectors via Open Directories

Tracking Adversaries: Ghostwriter APT Infrastructure

Frequent freeloader: Russian actor using tools of other groups to attack Ukraine

Zoom-In: A Closer Look into the Malware Artifacts, Behaviors and Network Communications

Russian Hackers Exploit New NTLM Flaw to Deploy RAT Malware via Phishing Emails

Russian Hackers Attacking Ukraine Military With Malware Via Telegram

Hybrid Russian Espionage and Influence Campaign Aims to Compromise Ukrainian Military Recruits and Deliver Anti-Mobilization Narratives

Malicious RDP Files Identified in Latest Attack on Ukrainian Entities

Ukrainian and Polish entities targeted with RomCom malware variants

Report on Ukraine government attack campaign

Armageddon is more than a Grammy-nominated album

Targets Ukraine's Defense Forces using SPECTR malware alongside legitimate SyncThing

DarkCrystal RAT Cyber Attacks Targeting Government Officials in Ukraine

Excel File Deploys Cobalt Strike at Ukraine

Disrupting FlyingYeti's campaign targeting Ukraine

Spring Exacerbation: UAC-0006 increased cyberattacks

Uncorking Old Wine: Zero-Day from 2017 + Loader in Unholy Alliance