Published Oct 23, 2026, 7:11 AM ET · Updated 21 days ago · 1 source

Russian-Linked Hackers Used New Mesh Network Backdoor in Destructive Ukraine Attack

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Russian-Linked Hackers Used New Mesh Network Backdoor in Destructive Ukraine Attack

The Russian state-sponsored hacking group Sandworm teamed up with another threat actor to carry out a destructive wiping attack targeting a Ukrainian logistics company last year. According to ESET, the attack involved UAC-0099 (aka Earth Sirrush) obtaining initial access to the target on July 16, 2025, via a spear-phishing email bearing a malware-laced attachment that led to the deployment of