US Thwarts DNS Hijacking Network Controlled by Russian APT28 Hackers (infosecurity-magazine.com)

• FBI successfully severs APT28 access to US routers
• DNS hijacking mechanism disabled to stop data interception
• Proactive disruption of Russian state-backed cyber operations

"The FBI has executed an operation to sever US-based routers from a command-and-control network operated by the Russian state-sponsored group APT28. By neutralizing the DNS hijacking capabilities, US authorities effectively cut off the attackers' access to compromised devices used for data interception and network reconnaissance. This intervention highlights the persistent threat posed by foreign APT actors to critical network infrastructure and demonstrates a proactive US strategy in disrupting adversary operations. While the immediate threat to these specific nodes is neutralized, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the global vulnerability of edge routing hardware to state-sponsored digital espionage campaigns."