# Russian Hackers Exploit Spyware Tech in Latest Cyberattack 📱

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/russian-hackers-exploit-spyware-tech-in-latest-cyberattack/290197>\
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**Tags:** hacking\
**Created:** [August 29, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/russian-hackers-exploit-spyware-tech-in-latest-cyberattack/290197 "2024-08-29T18:53:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 29, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/russian-hackers-exploit-spyware-tech-in-latest-cyberattack/290197/1 "2024-08-29T18:53:36Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Spyware Exploits in Use**  
Russian government hackers, identified as APT29, have been using exploits remarkably similar to those developed by spyware companies NSO Group and Intellexa, according to Google.

2. **Hidden Exploits Discovered**  
These exploits were found embedded on Mongolian government websites, targeting vulnerabilities in iPhone and Android browsers. The attack, a “watering hole” attack, could have compromised unpatched devices.

3. **Impact and Response**  
The exploits exploited flaws that had been fixed but could still affect devices not yet updated. This incident highlights the risks of spyware technology falling into the hands of state-sponsored hackers.

**Read more at:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com)