Hackers are trying to gain access to the computers of military personnel.
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The UA government team, operating under the State Special Communications Agency, reports increased activity of the UAC-0184 group, which is trying to gain access to the computers of military personnel in order to steal documents and messenger data.
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This was reported by the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine.
< p>Yes, attackers use popular instant messengers, social networks and other platforms for dating and communication to distribute malware. Their methods include:
- accompanying bait messages: for example, about the opening of enforcement proceedings/criminal proceedings;
- video of combat;
- request for acquaintance, etc.;
- files (archives) with a request for help in opening/processing them.
As noted in department, attackers use such malicious programs to steal and download data from a computer, in particular messages and contact information of the Signal messenger, which is quite popular among the military.
“Any reckless online activity of a military personnel (for example, publishing a photo on military uniform) makes it easier for attackers to identify priority targets for attacks,” the department notes.