Source: Wired
Summary
A security researcher, who investigates spyware attacks, was targeted by a group of likely Russian government hackers. The researcher was able to detect the hacking attempt and gather information about the hackers’ methods and tools. The incident provides insight into the tactics used by Russian government-backed hackers.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
A security researcher gets hacked, and then… they get to hack back. The tables are turned, and suddenly we’re in a cyber-spy thriller. The “likely Russian government hackers” are at it again, using the same old tricks. And, of course, the researcher gets to be the hero. Because, why not?
Author: Evan Null
