Phishing Campaign Targets Russia with Amnesia RAT and Ransomware

• A sophisticated multi-stage phishing campaign is actively targeting various entities in Russia, including government, defense, and research organizations.
• The attack chain involves spear-phishing emails delivering malicious ISO files or self-extracting RAR archives, which subsequently deploy the Amnesia RAT (also known as InPage RAT) and ransomware.
• Initial infection typically relies on user interaction via web browsers to click malicious links or download attachments, making browser-level vigilance crucial for prevention.

Source: The Hacker News | Date: January 24, 2026

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1. Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign Targets Russia with Amnesia RAT and Ransomware - The Hacker News