The malware-laced files include draft versions of diplomatic statements, correspondence letters, internal administrative notes and other documents.

Both efforts relied on malicious documents, officials said.

Multiple ongoing hacking efforts are either connected to or using the Russian military assault to target a wide range of entities.

Polish, Ukrainian and European targets are facing a barrage of cyber operations, researchers say.

The group shares some similarities with Fancy Bear, but is a separate organization, Trend Micro found.

Why waste a prized hacking tool when email will do just fine?

Chinese hackers went after the Biden campaign, while Iranians targeted the Trump camp.

The technical disclosure comes just months ahead of the election.

Trend Micro research reveals the Russian hacking group is resorting to simple tactics to fulfill its intelligence gathering mission.

The effort is expected to be complete by the end of the year.