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The Finish cyber security company “WithSecure” detected an unknown malware called “Kapeka”. This malware used backdoors in certain Windows systems. Kapeka is related to the Russian GRU cyber group “Sandworm”, which is responsible for attacks in Eastern Europe.
Microsoft has confirmed the vulnerability and called it “KnuckleTouch”. According to cyber security expert and employee of WithSecure, Rüdiger Trost, this was a major blow against Russian infiltration activities.
Source: N-TV (Germany)
Published at
2024-04-17 05:13:55Event JSON
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