The US Department of State has announced rewards for information on three Russian FSB officers linked to extensive cyberattacks on global energy infrastructure. These officers, part of FSB’s Center 16, are accused of deploying Havex malware and spear-phishing campaigns in operations like Dragonfly and Dragonfly 2.0, targeting over 380 energy companies across 135 countries. #Dragonfly #BerserkBear
Keypoints
- The US offers up to $10 million for information on three Russian FSB officers involved in cyberattacks.
- The officers targeted hundreds of energy-sector companies globally, aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
- Operations included deploying Havex malware and conducting spear-phishing campaigns such as Dragonfly and Dragonfly 2.0.
- The group, known by cybersecurity communities as Berserk Bear and other aliases, exploited vulnerabilities in Cisco devices.
- The attacks aimed to gain persistent access and gather configuration data from targeted networks.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/us-offers-10-million-for-three-russian-energy-firm-hackers/