Tag: CTI

UAC-0001 (APT28) Actively Exploits CVE-2026-21509 via Microsoft Office to Target Ukraine and EU Countries

Executive Summary In late January 2026, CERT-UA issued a critical alert regarding the active exploitation of CVE-2026-21509, a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Office. The vulnerability is being leveraged by the threat actor UAC-0001, attributed to the Russian state-sponsored group APT28 (Fancy Bear). Observed attacks primarily target Ukrainian governmental institutions, but multiple European Union organizations have also…

From Diplomatic Tension to Critical Incident

Analyzing the Cycle of Cyber Retaliation Executive Summary The correlation between geopolitical tensions and cyber threat intensity is well-established, yet its temporal and sequential mechanics follow a precise model that defense teams must master. Analysis of recent conflicts reveals a standardized threat lifecycle: For CERTs and CSIRTs: Monitoring geopolitical indicators must now trigger specific vigilance…