APT28 Uses BEARDSHELL and COVENANT Malware to Spy on Ukrainian Military

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APT28 Uses BEARDSHELL and COVENANT Malware to Spy on Ukrainian Military

Thehackernews • March 10, 2026

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APT28 Revives Advanced Malware Toolkit for Cyber-Espionage APT28, a Russian threat actor, has reactivated its malware development team and deployed a modern espionage toolkit that includes a customized version of the Covenant open-source tool. This resurgence indicates a renewed focus on cyber-espionage operations, potentially impacting various organizations targeted by state-sponsored hacking efforts. 10 sources 65

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