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belarusian_kgb

Also known asbelarusian_kgb

Belarusian KGB is the Belarusian intelligence service referenced in reporting on the deployment of ResidentBat spyware against local journalists in Belarus. The provided content states that Belarusian authorities used ResidentBat on journalists’ smartphones during police interrogations, including a case where a reporter began receiving malware alerts days after being questioned by the Belarusian KGB. ResidentBat is described as spyware capable of collecting call logs, recording audio, taking screenshots, collecting SMS and encrypted messages, and exfiltrating files. The content further notes that ResidentBat server infrastructure has been active since March 2021, coinciding with anti-government protests in Belarus. The developer of ResidentBat is stated to be unknown. No additional aliases or sub-groups are provided beyond "belarusian_kgb".

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