Russian Hackers Leverages Weaponized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) To Hack Windows Systems

Russian-backed hackers, specifically the Sandworm APT group (also known as APT44 or UAC-0145), have been using weaponized Microsoft Key Management Service (KMS) activators to infiltrate Windows systems in Ukraine. This campaign, which has been active since late 2023, exploits pirated KMS tools and fake Windows updates to distribute malware, further destabilizing Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. The […]

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