Hackers Hid Vasilek Backdoor in VMware Tools During 2-Year Russian Healthcare Intrusion
A Belarus-aligned hacktivist group spent nearly two years within the network of a Russian healthcare organization. According to a report published by Russian cybersecurity firm Solar, the activity has been attributed to a threat cluster dubbed Partisan Zmiy, which is also known as the Cyber Partisans. Known to be active since at least 2020, the group has a track record of striking industrial
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A Belarus-aligned hacktivist group spent nearly two years within the network of a Russian healthcare organization. According to a report published by Russian cybersecurity firm Solar, the activity has been attributed to a threat cluster dubbed Partisan Zmiy, which is also known as the Cyber Partisans. Known to be active since at least 2020, the group has a track record of striking industrial
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- The Hacker NewsPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%Hackers Hid Vasilek Backdoor in VMware Tools During 2-Year Russian Healthcare Intrusion ↗
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