Russia Hacked Routers to Steal Microsoft Office Tokens

SITREP: Russian military intelligence-linked hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in older Internet routers to harvest Microsoft Office authentication tokens. This operation has reportedly affected over 18,000 networks without the need for malicious software deployment. TACTICAL ASSESSMENT: This incident highlights the ongoing cyber capabilities of Russian state-sponsored actors and their ability to exploit existing infrastructure vulnerabilities. The scale of the operation suggests a strategic intent to gather intelligence on a wide range of targets. PROJECTED VECTORS: Future attacks may focus on additional vulnerabilities in network infrastructure or expand to other software platforms.