Joint Advisory by UK NCSC and US Agencies: APT28 Exploits Cisco Routers in 2021
UK NCSC and US agencies issue joint advisory on APT28’s exploitation of Cisco routers in 2021, highlighting their sophisticated tactics and ties to Russian Military Intelligence Unit 26165 #cybersecurity #APT28 #FancyBear
The UK National Cyber Security Centre, the US National Security Agency, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and US Federal Bureau of Investigation have released a joint advisory to outline the tactics, techniques and procedures used by APT28 to exploit Cisco routers in 2021. APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, STRONTIUM, Pawn Storm, the Sednit Gang and Sofacy, is a highly skilled threat actor believed to be the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate’s Military Intelligence Unit 26165.