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Russian network monitoring firm confirms cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukraine hackers

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Russian network monitoring firm confirms cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukraine hackers

A Russian network monitoring company, Microolap, confirmed a cyberattack by the hacking group Black Spark, which claimed to have spent over a month inside the company's network. The attackers report gaining access to internal systems, including EtherSensor, Microolap's network traffic analysis platform.

Why it matters: Organizations using Microolap's EtherSensor or other products should assess whether their data was exposed and evaluate alternative vendors; practitioners managing Russian-linked infrastructure need awareness of the compromise for defensive planning.

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