Hacking team tied to Russia targeted 'western government entity' in Ukraine -researchers

3D printed models of people working on computers and padlock are seen in front of a displayed "cyber attack" words and binary code in this picture illustration taken, February 1, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

(Reuters) - A hacking team that Ukraine says is controlled by Russian intelligence targeted a "western government entity" currently in the country, based on new research published by Palo Alto Networks on Thursday.

The U.S. and other allies sent military advisers and cybersecurity experts to Ukraine in recent months to help defend against Russian forces.