Russian group behind vaccine attacks suspected of another strike

As government agencies and private companies rush to assess the damage from a worldwide cyber-attack with a sweeping list of victims, a prime suspect is no stranger to security experts.

APT 29, otherwise known as Cozy Bear or the Dukes, is a notorious group of hackers tied to the Russian government. It dates back to 2008 and has long targeted corporations and governments. More recently, it was one of two Russian hacking groups that breached the Democratic National Committee prior to the 2016 presidential race and, in July, was accused by the US and UK of targeting organizations involved in researching a vaccine for Covid-19.