Ars TechnicaDan Goodin
Sandworm uses CAPTCHAs to deliver FreakyPoll malware in Ukraine
The article reports that a prominent Russian hacking group, Sandworm, has adopted a new attack technique called Clickfix to compromise devices in Ukraine. Clickfix involves tricking users into entering malicious scripts through fake CAPTCHAs on compromised websites. This has led to network breaches and the installation of malware, including a custom package named FreakyPoll. Sandworm's tactics have evolved from traditional ransomware to using deceptive methods like CAPTCHAs and lures targeting vulnerable systems. The advisory from Ukraine's CERT emphasizes the importance of monitoring for unauthorized access and malware signs.
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| Published (UTC) | Outlet | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 16 Jul · 19:46 UTC | Ars Technica | Sandworm uses CAPTCHAs to deliver FreakyPoll malware in Ukraine (this article) |
| Tue 28 Jul · 09:01 UTC | SecurityWeek | Google introduces two word names for threat actors renaming APT44 |
| Mon 10 Aug · 10:17 UTC | SecurityWeek | Poland’s grid hit again by Sandworm via Fortinet VPN |
| Tue 11 Aug · 18:57 UTC | The Hacker News | Sandworm Group Uses Fake Job VPN to Hijack Devices |
| Wed 12 Aug · 09:51 UTC | Infosecurity | Sandworm hits Polish power plant via private APN, brief outage |
| Mon 14 Sep · 22:16 UTC | Dark Reading | Russia-linked hackers exploit Cisco firewall flaws to deploy Cyclops Blink |
| Fri 23 Oct · 12:00 UTC | The Hacker News | Sandworm Used Yggdrasil Network in Destructive Ukraine Wiper Attack |