VERY IMPORTANT

Word document found in the wild that is likely associated with the SNAKEMACKEREL (APT28/Sofacy/Fancy Bear) threat group. iDefense assesses with moderate confidence that the actors may be targeting attendees and sponsors of the upcoming Underwater Defence & Security 2019 event occurring March 5-7, 2019, in Southampton, United Kingdom. This event draws attendees from government, military and private sector entities across the globe, allowing this global event to represent a unique opportunity for SNAKEMACKEREL actors to conduct targeted intrusion operations against a wide array of organizations falling under its collection requirements.