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🚨🇷🇺 Russian Police Arrest Three Suspected VasyGrek Hackers and Dismantle Cybercrime Infrastructure Russian authorities have arrested three suspected members of VasyGrek, also known as Fluffy Wolf, a financially motivated cybercrime group linked to attacks against Russian and international organizations since 2016. Police searched the suspects' homes and offices, seizing computers, communication devices, and other evidence. The group allegedly used phishing emails disguised as financial documents to distribute malware, steal credentials, and gain unauthorized access to corporate systems. In one September 2025 attack, the group allegedly stole approximately $8,000 from a company's bank account after an employee opened a malicious document. Kaspersky also identified more than 100 attempted attacks between January and September 2026, primarily targeting organizations in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. VasyGrek | Attack Details • Active since: 2016 • Suspects arrested: 3 • Attacks observed in 2026: 100+ • Initial access: Phishing emails and malicious attachments • Malware: MetaStealer, PureCrypter, WarZone RAT, PureRAT, and others • Targeted sectors: Government, energy, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture The group relied on phishing infrastructure, foreign-hosted servers, and remote access tools to compromise victims and steal funds. Authorities say the operation disrupted the group's criminal infrastructure, although the full extent of its activities remains under investigation.