Russian cyber actors are targeting national parliaments and ministries of foreign affairs, US agencies warn

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Hackers used ComRAT and Zebrocy malware in these attacks

The US Cyber Command on Thursday published a detailed report sharing information on two malware implants being used by Russian state-sponsored hacking groups to target national parliaments, ministr...

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