Neighboring Wi-Fi networks exploited in APT28 attack - #APT28
The Russian state-backed threat group APT28, also known as Fancy Bear, executed a sophisticated breach of a U.S. organization's Wi-Fi network by first compromising neighboring networks. This incident, which occurred more than two years ago, targeted an organization with connections to Ukraine. Initially using password spraying attacks thwarted by multi-factor authentication, APT28 shifted tactics to breach nearby networks. They exploited a remote desktop connection through a device within range of their target for lateral movement and data exfiltration. Cybersecurity firm Volexity, which analyzed the attack, emphasized the necessity for stronger protections for corporate Wi-Fi networks.