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How Russia-Linked Malware Cut Heat to 600 Ukrainian Buildings in Deep Winter
Jul 24, 2024
Exploring the Russian-linked malware that disrupted a heating utility in Lviv, affecting 600 buildings in Ukraine during winter. The cyber attack used a new malware called Frosty Goop to target Ukrainian civilians through essential infrastructure.
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- Russia-linked malware Frosty Goop disrupted a heating utility in Lviv by altering temperature readings, leaving 600 buildings without heat and hot water for 48 hours.
- Hackers exploited a vulnerable router to deploy the Frosty Goop malware, showcasing the remote capabilities and potential impact on industrial systems.
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Malicious Software Disrupts Ukrainian Heating Utilities
A new form of Russia-linked malware disrupted a heating utility in Lviv, Ukraine, during a harsh winter by altering temperature readings, resulting in over 600 buildings losing heat and hot water for 48 hours. The malware aptly named Frosty Goop directly targeted industrial cooling system software and utilized the Modbus protocol to send commands for physical effects, a rare capability in malware. Dragos, an industrial cybersecurity firm, discovered the malware and linked it to an attack in late January, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats.
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