Sandworm hackers target IT pros with trojanized WireGuard VPN client

A Arjun Pratap Rana Published Aug 12, 2026 · 02:37 · 1 min read BleepingComputer

Hackers associated with the Russian threat group Sandworm have been targeting system administrators and IT professionals through fake job offers since at least May. [...]

Source: BleepingComputer

Arjun Pratap Rana — Arjun reports on data breaches and corporate security incidents, focusing on how leaks happen and what they mean for affected users. Verifies claims against HaveIBeenPwned and leak listings.

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