Category | Details |
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Threat Actors | Russian state-sponsored groups (e.g., APT28, APT29) and ransomware gangs; other actors include China-linked APT15 and North Korea’s APT43. |
Campaign Overview | Increased cyber threats targeting Germany’s national election, Public institutions, and Private companies. |
Target Regions | Germany, including government services, critical infrastructure, public authorities, educational institutions, and private businesses. |
Methodology | Cyber espionage, ransomware attacks, DDoS attacks, disinformation campaigns, and election-related manipulations. |
Product Targeted | Government and public sector services, critical infrastructure, research institutions, and private businesses. |
Malware Reference | Not specified directly in the report, but an increase of 26% in malware variants targeting German systems was observed. |
Tools Used | Ransomware, DDoS attack tools, and malware for cyber espionage. |
Vulnerabilities Exploited | Likely exploitation of weaknesses in critical infrastructure and digital systems, though specific vulnerabilities are not detailed. |
TTPs | – Targeting critical infrastructure. – Doubling DDoS attacks for propaganda and disruption. – Daily or weekly ransomware attacks. |
Attribution | Primarily Russian-backed hackers (e.g., APT28, APT29), alongside Chinese and North Korean groups (e.g., APT15, APT43). |
Recommendations | – Increase cybersecurity resilience and awareness. – Monitor critical infrastructure and election-related systems. – Deploy robust defenses against ransomware and DDoS. |
Source | The Record |
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Source: The Record from Recorded Future News
Published on: November 12, 2024
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