Russian hacking group targets Microsoft Teams users

Penny Horwood
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Hackers linked to Russian state behind recent credential phishing attacks
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Hackers linked to Russian state behind recent credential phishing attacks

The credential phishing attacks have affected fewer than 40 unique global organisations since late May, according to Microsoft

A Russian government-linked hacking group has been targeting global organisations, among them government agencies, with the aim of stealing Microsoft Teams credentials. The targeted attacks enga...

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