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Russian Hackers Use New HOOKEDGE Malware to Spy on European Defense and Diplomatic Targets

Russian hackers have used a new backdoor called HOOKEDGE to target defense manufacturers, government bodies, and diplomatic organizations in Romania, Spain, and Türkiye. The campaign relied on Word documents designed to look routine or official, turning a familiar office file into an entry point for espionage.

Russian Hackers Use New HOOKEDGE Malware to Spy on European Defense and Diplomatic Targets

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Russian hackers have used a new backdoor called HOOKEDGE to target defense manufacturers, government bodies, and diplomatic organizations in Romania, Spain, and Türkiye.

The campaign relied on Word documents designed to look routine or official, turning a familiar office file into an entry point for espionage.

Victims were asked to enable macros, small automated commands […]

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Russian hackers have used a new backdoor called HOOKEDGE to target defense manufacturers, government bodies, and diplomatic organizations in Romania, Spain, and Türkiye. The campaign relied on Word documents designed to look routine or official, turning a familiar office file into an entry point for espionage. Victims were asked to enable macros, small automated commands […]

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