New Malware Emerges Sucking

All Data, Check Google’s Warning

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia –Google has again issued an important warning for internet users after detecting the presence of a new malware called LOSTKEYS. This malware was reportedly developed by the Russian hacker group, Cold River, which is known to actively target high-profile targets for intelligence purposes.

Through its official blog, Google calls LOSTKEYS the latest development in the hacking tools used by Cold River.

This malware is designed to steal files and send victim system information to the hacker’s server. This threat is categorized as serious because it targets individuals who have strategic access to confidential information, quoted from Reuters, Thursday (8/5/2025).

Cold River, which is said to have links to the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), was previously involved in hacking campaigns against the governments of NATO member countries, NGOs, and former intelligence and diplomatic officials.

Their main goal is to collect information that supports Russia’s strategic interests.

According to Google, the latest attacks occurred in January, March, and April 2025. The targets included current and former advisers to Western governments, journalists, think tanks, NGOs, and individuals linked to the Ukraine conflict.

The group was also involved in the hacking of three nuclear laboratories in the United States in 2022 and the leaking of the private emails of former British intelligence chief Richard Dearlove in a pro-Brexit context.

The Russian Embassy in Washington has not yet commented on Google’s findings.

Google urges all users to be vigilant, update their security systems regularly, and enable two-factor authentication to minimize the risk of cyberattacks.

SOURCE : CNBC INDONESIA