Head of Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) Russia and CIS Unit
Dmitry Galov serves as the Head of Kaspersky's Global Research & Analysis Team (GReAT) Russia and CIS Unit. In this influential role, he leads the team of experts in charge of researching the most sophisticated cases related to APTs and financially motivated attacks. Dmitry embarked on his journey with Kaspersky in September 2015 as an intern and later joined GReAT in August 2018, gradually progressing to become Senior Security Researcher. Before assuming his current position, he spearheaded the crimeware research group, showcasing his leadership capabilities. Dmitry is an expert with a profound understanding of various threats. His extensive research, covering topics such as non-Windows malware, future connected healthcare, cyber-espionage campaigns, and ransomware, has been published on Securelist.com, a testament to his expertise and contributions. Known for his exceptional public speaking skills, Dmitry frequently represents Kaspersky at global and local events, leaving a lasting impact on audiences. Additionally, he actively participates in the creation of webinars and videos that delve into the realm of cybersecurity.While investigating an incident involving the BellaCiao .NET malware, Kaspersky researchers discovered a C++ version they dubbed “BellaCPP”.
Lazarus targets employees of a nuclear-related organization with a bunch of malware, such as MISTPEN, LPEClient, RollMid, CookieTime and a new modular backdoor CookiePlus.
Kaspersky researchers analyze 2019, 2022 and 2024 attacks attributed to Careto APT with medium to high confidence.
The report features the most significant developments relating to APT groups in Q3 2024, including hacktivist activity, new APT tools and campaigns.