Cybersecurity
‘Cozy Bear’ Group Tied to Hacks on Covid Vaccine Research
- Russian-linked group known for quietly gathering intelligence
- It’s not clear if hackers succeeded in stealing information
Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg
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In the world of nation-state hacking groups, APT29, or Cozy Bear, has kept a relatively low profile, focusing on gathering intelligence rather than creating a stir.
That changed on Thursday, when the hacking group tied to the Russian government was accused of using a combination of known security vulnerabilities and custom-made malware to infiltrate organizations involved in developing a vaccine for Covid-19, according to the U.K. and U.S. cybersecurity agencies.