Turla
Nation-state Espionage Russia Active
Aliases: Snake · Venomous Bear · Secret Blizzard · Waterbug · Uroburos
- Mentions
- 3
- First seen
- 26 Jun 2026
- Last seen
- 13 Jul 2026
Relevant to you · Relevant
- Threat focus:
- espionage / apt
- Sector / region:
- ManufacturingDACH
Origin
Russia — Russian FSB (Center 16)
Profile
Turla is a Russian threat actor known for espionage and destructive attacks. The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia related to severe cyberattacks and sabotage. According to Google, Turla uses the new STOCKSTAY backdoor in espionage attacks in Ukraine.
Targeted regions
Europe
Targeted countries
Ukraine
Associated malware / tools
STOCKSTAY