Security Researcher, GReAT
Leonid joined Kaspersky in 2020 as an intern in the Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). In 2021, he was invited to the GReAT as a Junior Security Researcher. In 2023, he was promoted to Security Researcher. In this role, Leonid focuses on open‑source security, reverse engineering and malware analysis. His research includes the analysis of APT campaigns, such as Operation Triangulation and CloudWizard. Additionally, he is actively involved in the development of internal tools and infrastructure.Kaspersky GReAT experts dive deep into the BlueNoroff APT’s GhostCall and GhostHire campaigns. Extensive research detailing multiple malware chains targeting macOS, including a stealer suite, fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams clients and ChatGPT-enhanced images.
Kaspersky researchers discovered previously unidentified commercial Dante spyware developed by Memento Labs (formerly Hacking Team) and linked it to the ForumTroll APT attacks.
Kaspersky GReAT experts describe the latest Mysterious Elephant APT activity. The threat actor exfiltrates data related to WhatsApp and employs tools such as BabShell and MemLoader HidenDesk.
According to Kaspersky, Librarian Ghouls APT continues its series of attacks on Russian entities. A detailed analysis of a malicious campaign utilizing RAR archives and BAT scripts.