Russian hackers alleged to be behind Democratic Party attacks now focusing on MacOS

Carly Page
Carly Page
clock 15 February 2017 •
Mac users: The Russians are (allegedly) coming for you!
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Mac users: The Russians are (allegedly) coming for you!

APT28/Pawn Storm/Fancy Bear Russian hacking group turns its talents to MacOS users

The hacking group alleged to be behind the attacks last year on the networks of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the governing body of the US Democratic Party, has turned its talents to the well-heeled...

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