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APT Groups Using Ransomware ‘Smokescreen’ for Espionage
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APT Groups Using Ransomware ‘Smokescreen’ for Espionage

Russian, Iranian and Chinese APTs Among Most Active Ransomware Collaborators. Security researchers are increasingly finding it challenging to attribute cyberattacks due to surging cooperation between nation-state hackers and ransomware groups, especially for espionage purposes. They say it reflects the blurring of the lines between state-directed and criminal activities.

First seen on govinfosecurity.com

Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/apt-groups-using-ransomware-smokescreen-for-espionage-a-27522

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