Kremlin-backed malware targets Ukrainian recruits

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Kremlin-backed hackers have new Windows and Android malware to foist on Ukrainian foes

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Kremlin -backed operation targeted recruits for Ukrainian military, Google researchers say.

Malware came from a persona on Telegram platform known as " Civil Defense" The Android versions used social engineering to trick users into turning off Play Protect.

The Windows malware used a custom version of Pronsis Loader to install PureStealer .

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