Date of report
- April 2022
Affiliations
Russian threat actor Gamaredon targeted Ukrainian organizations in a phishing campaign. The hackers sent malicious emails with lures related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including attachments labeled “Information on war criminals of the Russian Federation” and “Necessary_military_assistance.” The emails contained malware that allowed Russian operators to conduct espionage.
Suspected victims
- Ukrainian government and civil society organizations
Suspected state sponsor
- Russian Federation
Type of incident
- Espionage
Target category
- Government
- Civil society
Victim government reaction
- Yes
Policy response