Google identifies new malware linked to Russia-based hacking group

Alphabet’s Google said on Wednesday it has identified new malware called “LOSTKEYS” tied to the Russian-based hacking group Cold River, which is capable of stealing files and sending system information to attackers. The malware “marks a new development in the toolset” of Cold River, Wesley Shields, a researcher with Google Threat Intelligence Group, said in a blog.

Cold River, a name used to track hacking campaigns previously linked to Russia’s Federal Security Service, is primarily known for stealing login credentials for high-profile targets,…