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UAC-0247 Targets Ukrainian Clinics and Government in Data-Theft Malware Campaign

📅 16 April 2026 at 06:20 UTC📰 The Hacker NewsView original source ↗

The Computer Emergencies Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has disclosed details of a new campaign that has targeted governments and municipal healthcare institutions, mainly clinics and emergency hospitals, to deliver malware capable of stealing sensitive data from Chromium-based web browsers and WhatsApp. The activity, which was observed between March and April

🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview

A targeted malware campaign, observed between March and April, has compromised Ukrainian clinics and government institutions by stealing sensitive data from Chromium-based web browsers and WhatsApp, highlighting the vulnerability of healthcare and government sectors.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Chromium-based web browsersWhatsApp
Attack Vectors
Malware delivery via compromised websites or phishing attacks
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: c
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement robust security updates on Chromium-based web browsers and WhatsApp.
2Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for compromised websites or phishing attacks.
3Enhance employee training on cybersecurity best practices to prevent phishing attacks.
📦Affected Products
Chromium-based web browsersWhatsApp

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