Nation-stateJul 6, 2026
'BusySnake' Infostealer Slithers into Critical Infrastructure Networks
Armored Likho group targets Russian, Brazilian, and Kazakh government and energy networks.
Summary
A threat group identified as 'Armored Likho' has successfully infiltrated critical infrastructure networks, including government agencies and electrical power entities. The attacks have been observed targeting organizations in Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan, indicating a broad geographical scope. The group is employing an infostealer known as 'BusySnake' to compromise these sensitive systems.
Indicators of Compromise
- malware — BusySnake
Entities
Armored Likho (threat_actor)