Bloomberg learned about trying to “hackers from Russia” to obtain data on sanctions – RBC

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Russian hackers attempted to obtain data concerning the talks, the US and its allies on sanctions, according to Bloomberg, citing informed sources.

«Hackers associated with the Russian government used a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows and Flash company Adobe Systems, to try to get information about the debate over sanctions policy “- the newspaper writes.

The attack was recorded on April 13 by the American company FireEye Inc., which specializes in cybersecurity. Target of hackers was a government agency of a foreign state, which was discussed with the US policy of sanctions. FireEye claims that the attack was stopped before the hackers were able to obtain any information.

Bloomberg points out that it is a group of hackers who FireEye called Advanced Persistent Threat 28 (APT28). They are known for their “advanced cyber attacks using malicious software such as Sofacy». “In this case APT28 taken the unusual step of using the so-called zero days [of vulnerability against which have not yet developed mechanisms for the protection] to try to break into computer systems of its victims” – leads the agency comment FireEye.

The publication stresses that detect cyber attack failed due to the fact that the alleged victim of the attack was a client FireEye. Who exactly it was, the publication does not report.

Back in October of last year FireEye suggested that APT28, most likely, sponsored by the Russian government. In the same statement, the company noted that the objectives were ATP28 General Directorate of Special Operations, NATO, the governments of Poland and Hungary, as well as the Ministry of Defence and Internal Affairs of Georgia.