In 2024, ongoing geopolitical tensions have intensified as Russia employs cyber-attacks as a strategic weapon, particularly against key industries in nations such as South Korea. The cybercrime group SectorJ149 has executed sophisticated spear-phishing campaigns targeting manufacturing and energy sectors, utilizing advanced malware techniques to exfiltrate sensitive information. This shift from financial motivations to state-oriented cyber-hacktivism underscores a dangerous evolution in Russia’s cyber warfare approach, posing significant risks to global economic resilience and critical infrastructure. As countries face these rising cyber threats, establishing robust Cyber Threat Intelligence frameworks and collaborative defenses becomes essential to mitigate the impact of such strategic assaults.