New Russia-linked malware can physically harm power grids, Mandiant reports

In December 2021, a user with a Russian IP address uploaded mysterious malware to Google's virus scanning service VirusTotal. According to an analysis published Thursday by Mandiant security researchers, this malicious software is designed to disrupt and damage critical infrastructure systems, including power grids. The malware, labeled CosmicEnergy by Mandiant, is similar to Industroyer, used

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