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blackenergy
About this tag
BlackEnergy is a sophisticated malware family historically associated with targeted cyber attacks, including those against industrial control systems and critical infrastructure. On WindowsForum.com, discussions reference BlackEnergy in the context of broader threat reports, such as the TA18-145A advisory about VPNFilter malware targeting home and office routers. While BlackEnergy itself is not the primary focus of that specific alert, the tag appears in conversations about advanced persistent threats, modular malware, and network device compromise. Users exploring this tag will find content linking BlackEnergy to real-world cybersecurity incidents, particularly those involving routers and networked devices, and may encounter analysis of its capabilities and defensive measures.
Original release date: May 25, 2018
Systems Affected
Small office/home office (SOHO) routers
Networked devices
Network-attached storage (NAS) devices
Overview
Cybersecurity researchers have identified that foreign cyber actors have compromised hundreds of thousands of home and office...