The US and Microsoft seized 107 Russian domains as part of a large-scale operation

7 October 2024 1 minute Author: Newsman

The US Department of Justice and Microsoft Corporation conducted a large-scale operation to seize 107 Internet domains associated with Russian cybercriminals. These domains were used for phishing attacks aimed at stealing confidential information of US citizens.

A cybercriminal group known as COLDRIVER (also known as Blue Callisto and Star Blizzard) has been conducting phishing attacks to collect credentials using fake emails. According to Microsoft, the attacks targeted government and military organizations, as well as organizations supporting Ukraine and NATO. The COLDRIVER group has been active since 2012 and is connected to the Federal Security Service of Russia.

Domains used to gain unauthorized access to US government computers were seized during this operation. Microsoft also sued to seize another 66 domains used to attack non-governmental organizations and think tanks supporting Western powers.

The seizure of 107 domains is an important step in the fight against Russian cybercrime. It highlights the seriousness of the threat posed by cybercriminals linked to the Russian government and their attempts to compromise vital facilities through phishing attacks.

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