Microsoft says Russian hackers are planting fake antivirus software in embassy attacks

Russian flag on a laptop.

• Microsoft uncovers cyber espionage attacks targeting diplomats
• Embassies within Russia are being hit with malware
• The threat actors are using adversary-in-the-middle attacks

Foreign embassies in Moscow are being targeted by Russian state hackers, who are using custom malware tracked as ApolloShadow, disguised as Kaspersky antivirus software, new reports have claimed.