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APT28 Compromises European Defense Contractor via Outlook Zero-Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 04:00 PM UTC·Source: ANSSI / Microsoft Threat Intelligence

Updated: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC

Executive Summary

APT28 exploits Outlook NTLM relay zero-day to compromise a major European defense contractor. Classified project data at risk.

Analysis

APT28 used CVE-2026-15899, an Outlook zero-day that triggers NTLM credential relay via a specially crafted calendar invite — no user interaction beyond receiving the email. Targeted a Tier-1 European defense contractor working on next-generation weapons systems. Access maintained for approximately three weeks before detection.

Timeline

Discovered
Mar 1, 2026
Exploitation Detected
Mar 1, 2026
Published
Mar 14, 2026
Patch Available
Mar 14, 2026

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2026-15899
NVDMITRE CVE
Source Attribution

Originally published by ANSSI / Microsoft Threat Intelligence on Mar 14, 2026. Verified by: ANSSI, Microsoft, NATO.

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