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A group of Russian-state hackers known for almost exclusively targeting Ukranian entities has branched out in recent months either accidentally or purposely by allowing USB-based espionage malware to infect a variety of organizations in other countries.
Check Point researchers observed Russia-linked Gamaredon spreading the worm called LitterDrifter via USB in attacks against Ukraine.
Gamaredon (aka Shuckworm, Actinium, Armageddon, Primitive Bear, UAC-0010, and …
Enlarge / Ecuadorian police tweeted this picture of officials investigating a drive mailed to a journalist in Guayaquil. (credit: Policía Ecuador/Twitter)
It's no secret that USB flash drives, as small and unremarkable as they may look, can be turned into