UAC-0226: Targeted Cyber-Espionage Against Ukrainian Innovation Hubs

The UAC-0226 cyber-espionage campaign targets Ukrainian military and government entities using phishing emails with malicious Excel attachments. Once opened, these deploy the GIFTEDCROOK malware, which steals browser data and exfiltrates it via Telegram. The attack aims to compromise national security and disrupt critical operations, highlighting the urgent need for strong cybersecurity practices.