APT29 Targets German Political Parties with New WINELOADER

Summary:

APT29, linked to Russia’s SVR, targeted German political parties in late February 2024 using a new backdoor variant named WINELOADER, signaling a shift in operational focus beyond diplomatic missions. This marks a broader threat to European and Western political entities, driven by the SVR’s interest in political intelligence collection.

Threat Level – Red | Attack Report

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