Russia-linked APT29 targets European diplomatic entities with GRAPELOADER malware

Russia-linked group APT29 targeted diplomatic entities across Europe with a new malware loader codenamed GRAPELOADER. Check Point Research team reported that Russia-linked cyberespionage group APT29 (aka SVR group, Cozy Bear, Nobelium, BlueBravo, Midnight Blizzard, and The Dukes) is behind a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting European diplomatic entities, using a new WINELOADER variant and a previously unknown malware called GRAPELOADER. “While the […]

April 21, 2025
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Russian Hackers Target European Diplomats with ‘Wine-Tasting’ Phishing Scams

A Russian state-linked hacking group is ramping up its cyberattacks against diplomatic targets across Europe, using a new stealthy malware tool known as “GrapeLoader” to deliver malicious payloads through cleverly disguised phishing emails. According to Check Point Research, the campaign began in January 2025 and is being carried out by APT29 — also known as […]

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April 21, 2025
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