APT29
aka Midnight Blizzard, Cozy Bear, NOBELIUM, The Dukes
A group linked to Russia's foreign intelligence service (SVR) that targets governments, diplomats and IT firms. It exploits software development tools at scale and also comes in through suppliers.
- Alert level
- 2/ 5
- Reports & advisories (90 days)
- 0
- Known exploited CVEs
- 1
- Personal data leaked (disclosed)
- None confirmed
Attribution
- Assessed as Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) — US FBI, CISA, NSA, UK NCSC and Polish agencies
Exploited vulnerabilities and targeted products
If you run any of these products, first make sure they are updated to a fixed version.
How they attack
Entry
Exploiting internet-facing devices
Like finding a broken lock on the company's front gate (VPN or firewall) and walking in.
Entry
Getting in through a supplier
Like stealing the spare key from the cleaning company instead of breaking into headquarters.
Entry
Emails pretending to be someone you know
Like a letter from a 'colleague' with an envelope that springs a trap when opened.
Goal
Quietly stealing information
Like a spy who stays for months, copying files from the cabinet a little at a time.
Sources
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The alert level is calculated automatically from reports and advisories in the last 90 days, known exploited vulnerabilities, and whether the group has targeted Japan.
Updated 2026-10-23 · daily