Russian-Linked Hackers Target Kazakhstan in Espionage Campaign with HATVIBE Malware

Russian-linked threat actors, attributed to UAC-0063, are conducting a cyber espionage campaign targeting Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. The campaign, utilizing malware families like HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY, aims to gather economic and political intelligence. This activity aligns with Russia’s broader efforts to expand its influence in the region, as evidenced by the sale of SORM wiretapping technology to several Central Asian and Latin American countries.