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Belarus-linked hackers use fake training certificates to target Ukrainian officials

·Source: The Record

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Executive Summary

A Belarus-linked hacking group known as GhostWriter has launched a new espionage campaign against Ukrainian government officials using fake emails disguised as messages from a popular online learning platform to deliver malware.

Analysis

A Belarus-linked hacking group known as GhostWriter has launched a new espionage campaign against Ukrainian government officials using fake emails disguised as messages from a popular online learning platform to deliver malware.
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Originally published by The Record on May 21, 2026.

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