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Pro-Ukraine Hacking Cat group deploying new malware against Russian targets

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Pro-Ukraine Hacking Cat group deploying new malware against Russian targets

A pro-Ukraine hacktivist group called Hacking Cat has escalated tactics from website defacements and data theft to more sophisticated and destructive attacks targeting Russian infrastructure and assets. Researchers documented this shift in the group's operational capabilities and methods.

Why it matters: Organizations and critical infrastructure in Russia face increased risk from evolving hacktivist campaigns; practitioners should monitor indicators from this group and assess defensive posture against sophisticated attack patterns.

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