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Russian APT28 Hacking Group Exploits NTLM Security Vulnerability to Attack High-Value Targets Worldwide
The Russian APT28 hackers launched a cyberattack against the NTLMv2 hash relay attack, targeting high-value sectors such as diplomacy, energy, defense, and transportation across the globe. They exploited vulnerabilities in software including Cisco networking equipment, Microsoft Outlook and WinRAR to gain access and data.