Russian Hacktivists Target Energy And Water Infrastructure
Russian hacktivist groups Z-Pentest and People’s Cyber Army escalate attacks on U.S. energy and water systems. Learn about their tactics and how to mitigate risks
In December 2023, the Molfar website experienced a DDoS attack. This occurred immediately after the publication of our extensive investigation into the production of Shaheds and Lancets, which included the deanon of the family of chief designer Zakharov. Recently, Molfar discovered who was behind that DDos attack. Molfar's OSINT analysts, in collaboration with the DC8044 F33d community team, identified several Russian hackers allegedly connected to Russian state structures and received funding from them. Some of these individuals are Ukrainian.
Website networks in Europe used as tools for Russian information warfare
The Putin regime conducts large-scale propaganda not only through its state media but also through “useful idiots,” who focus on demonizing the US, EU, and NATO and have right- or left-wing views. New “multilingual international media” have emerged that write in a way that suits the Kremlin and spread pro-Russian narratives and disinformation, replacing Russia Today and Sputnik, which have received a ban in Europe.
Espionage campaign linked to Russian intelligence services
The Military Counterintelligence Service and the CERT Polska team (CERT.PL) observed a widespread espionage campaign linked to Russian intelligence services
‘Vulkan files’ leak reveals Putin’s global and domestic cyberwarfare tactics
Vulkan engineers have worked for Russian military and intelligence agencies to support hacking operations, prepare for attacks on infrastructure and spread disinformation
Russian Citizen Accused of Running Cryptocurrency Exchange Used by Criminals
The charges were part of an intensifying effort by federal law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with European partners, to combat international cryptocurrency schemes and illegal transactions.
Exclusive: Russian hackers are linked to new Brexit leak website, Google says
A new website that published leaked emails from several leading proponents of Britain's exit from the European Union is tied to Russian hackers, according to a Google cybersecurity official and the former head of UK foreign intelligence.
Russian TVs, search engines hacked on Victory Day with antiwar message
Russians using smart TVs reported seeing something atypical: A message appeared instead of the usual listing of channels. “The blood of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of murdered children is on your hands,” read the message that took over their screens. “TV and the authorities are lying. No to war.”
‘Vulkan files’ leak reveals Putin’s global and domestic cyberwarfare tactics
Vulkan engineers have worked for Russian military and intelligence agencies to support hacking operations, prepare for attacks on infrastructure and spread disinformation
Russian Citizen Accused of Running Cryptocurrency Exchange Used by Criminals
The charges were part of an intensifying effort by federal law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with European partners, to combat international cryptocurrency schemes and illegal transactions.
Exclusive: Russian hackers are linked to new Brexit leak website, Google says
A new website that published leaked emails from several leading proponents of Britain's exit from the European Union is tied to Russian hackers, according to a Google cybersecurity official and the former head of UK foreign intelligence.
Russian TVs, search engines hacked on Victory Day with antiwar message
Russians using smart TVs reported seeing something atypical: A message appeared instead of the usual listing of channels. “The blood of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of murdered children is on your hands,” read the message that took over their screens. “TV and the authorities are lying. No to war.”
Exclusive: Russian hackers are linked to new Brexit leak website, Google says
A new website that published leaked emails from several leading proponents of Britain's exit from the European Union is tied to Russian hackers, according to a Google cybersecurity official and the former head of UK foreign intelligence.
Russian TVs, search engines hacked on Victory Day with antiwar message
Russians using smart TVs reported seeing something atypical: A message appeared instead of the usual listing of channels. “The blood of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of murdered children is on your hands,” read the message that took over their screens. “TV and the authorities are lying. No to war.”