Destructive cyberattacks target Ukrainian organizations

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Microsoft’s security team has identified a destructive malware operation targeting multiple organizations in Ukraine, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and information technology companies.

In its Jan. 13 security alert, Microsoft didn’t identify the attacks as coming from Russia, but it suggested the malware may be “nation-state actor activity.” Neighboring Russia has amassed about 100,000 troops on the Ukraine border, prompting fears of an invasion.

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