18) APT29

Question 1

What is APT29 ?

Answer 1

It is also known as “The Dukes” or “Cozy Bear” – It is a cyber espionage group of Russian intelligence services (Basically a group of Hackers)

Question 2

Why is it in news ?

Answer 2

USA and Canada have accused Russia of trying to steal information regarding COVID19 vaccine

Question 3

Which malware are they known to use ?

Answer 3

Custom malware called “WellMess” and “WellMall”