Russian-backed hackers targeted 150 organizations this week, Microsoft says
The authentic-looking phishing emails dated May 25 purport to contain new information on 2020 election fraud claims and include a link to malware that allows the hackers to 'achieve persistent access to compromised machines.'
By FRANK BAJAKAssociated Press
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Hackers this week used an email marketing account of the U.S. Agency for International Development to launch a spear-phishing assault on U.S. and foreign government agencies and think tanks. David Ake/Associated Press
BOSTON — The state-backed Russian cyber spies behind the SolarWinds hacking campaign launched a targeted spear-phishing assault on U.S. and foreign government agencies and think tanks this week using an email marketing account of the U.S. Agency for International Development, Microsoft says.