Lead data scientist, Kaspersky
Alexey joined Kaspersky in 2010. In his current role, he leads the Detection Methods Analysis Group (DMAG). The group researches up-to-date machine learning techniques and implements these to detect security threats. Alexey has developed a variety of models for detecting executable files, created locality-sensitive hashing for PE files, and designed models for detecting intrusion methods. He holds patents to many of these innovations. Alexey also conducts research in the field of ML model security. His expertise is backed by a Ph.D. degree in the field of mathematics and software engineering for computers, complexes, and computer networks.Kaspersky GReAT experts uncovered a new campaign by Lazarus APT that exploits vulnerabilities in South Korean software products and uses a watering hole approach.
MysterySnail RAT attributed to IronHusky APT group hasn’t been reported since 2021. Recently, Kaspersky GReAT detected new versions of this implant in government organizations in Mongolia and Russia.
Kaspersky researchers analyze GOFFEE’s campaign in H2 2024: the updated infection scheme, new PowerModul implant, switch to a binary Mythic agent.
Kaspersky GReAT experts discovered a complex APT attack on Russian organizations dubbed Operation ForumTroll, which exploits zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome.