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.
US says agencies largely fended off latest Russian hack
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