Ministry of Finance Hit by Russian APT Group in Serious Cyber Breach
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed a serious cyber security incident, suspected to be the work of an advanced persistent threat (APT) organization. The attack, believed to be carried out by the Russian APT group COLDRIVER, was discovered as early as December 8. The ministry collaborated with the FBI and the US intelligence community in response.
The ministry has classified the incident as a serious security breach. It follows a similar incident in November, where Chinese hackers accessed the personal information of hundreds of Americans, predominantly Washington D.C. community, including high-ranking political figures. The ministry received information about the latest breach on December 8 and has since been working with relevant authorities to mitigate the damage and investigate the source.
The ministry assures the public that it is taking all necessary steps to address the cyber attack and protect sensitive information. The investigation into the incident continues, with the ministry working closely with the FBI and the US intelligence community to identify and apprehend those responsible.
