cybersecurity officials have issued a warning — they believe hackers backed by the Russian government are looking to gain access to COVID-19 research around the world.In a joint release on Thursday with the U.S.
and U.K., the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) said a group called Cozy Bear has been targeting organizations carrying out vaccine research — “very likely” in attempts to steal data and intellectual property.Cozy Bear’s activities include the use of a type of malware known as “WellMess” and “WellMail,” according to a statement from the CSE.While the group is being freshly linked to hacking efforts related to the pandemic, Cozy Bear is a familiar name to cybersecurity experts.The group — also known as The Dukes or Advanced.