Security News > 2024 > March > Russian hackers target German political parties with WineLoader malware
Researchers are warning that a notorious hacking group linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service is targeting political parties in Germany for the first time, shifting their focus away from the typical targeting of diplomatic missions.
APT29 is a Russian espionage hacking group believed to be part of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service.
Mandiant researchers say that APT29 has been conducting a phishing campaign against German political parties since late February 2024.
The hackers now use phishing emails with a lure themed around the Christian Democratic Union, a major political party in Germany and currently the second largest in the federal parliament.
The shift to political parties suggests an intent to influence or monitor political processes, possibly reflecting broader geopolitical objectives.
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