Russia's GRU possibly behind cyberattack on Ukraine's government, SBU says
"All the Justice Ministry's data has been saved. Recovery is underway," Deputy PM and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said.
Ukraine Claims Cyberattack Blocked Russian State TV Online on Putin’s Birthday
Ukrainian hackers carried out a cyberattack that took down online broadcasts of Russian state television and radio channels on Monday, according to an official in Kyiv with knowledge of the operation. #A #Dmitry #Emerging #Europe #Infrastructure #Markets #Media #Peskov #Putin #Radio #Russia #Ukraine #Vladimir #business #cybersecni #cybersecurity #politics #technology
US senator targeted by deepfake caller posing as Ukrainian diplomat | US politics | The Guardian
FBI investigating call in which AI appearing to be Dmytro Kuleba asked Ben Cardin ‘politically charged questions’
Ukraine bans official use of Telegram app over fears of Russian spying
- Restrictions apply only to official devices, not personal phones Telegram heavily used in Ukraine and Russia since 2022 invasion Budanov: Issue of Telegram is a matter of national security
Lviv neighbourhood left without heating, hot water by hacker attack
The Sykhiv residential area in Lviv was left without hot water and heating as a result of a hacker attack on Lvivteploenergo. This is reported on the company's website. "The hacker attack disrupted the heat supply management system. Work is underway to restore heating and hot water supply in the Sykhiv residential area. The estimated time of restoration is 21:00," the statement said.
Poland to probe Russia-linked cyberattack on state news agency
In May, hackers published fake news on the website of the Polish Press Agency claiming the country’s authorities had announced a partial mobilization of 200,000 men to be sent to fight in a war in Ukraine.
US accuses Russian of helping Kremlin hack Ukraine’s state computer systems
According to the Department of Justice, 22-year-old Amin Stigal helped Russian military intelligence carry out cyber operations, including probing computers belonging to a federal government agency in Maryland.
US bans sale of Kaspersky software citing security risk from Russia
U.S. officials imposed the “first of its kind” ban arguing that Kaspersky threatens U.S. national security because of its links to Russia.
Russians told to mobilise to inflict 'maximum harm' on West in response to sanctions
One of Russia's top security officials called on Thursday for Russians to mobilise to inflict "maximum harm" on Western societies and infrastructure as payback for increasingly tough sanctions being imposed on Moscow by the U.S. and its allies.
Ukrainian cyber specialists attack Russian airports, several flights delayed - source
Specialists with the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) carried out a cyberattack on the websites of Russian government agencies and Russian airports on "Russia Day," with a number of flights being delayed. — Ukrinform.
Switzerland notes increase in cyberattacks ahead of Ukraine peace summit
Russia, which hasn’t been invited to the summit, has repeatedly called it “meaningless and harmful.” Swiss officials did not provide more details about the reported cyberattacks.
Europe's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind many
The top European Union cybersecurity official says that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in recent months and election-related services are also being targeted.
'I can fight with a keyboard': How one Ukrainian IT specialist exposed a notorious Russian ransomware gang
As Russian artillery began raining down on his homeland last month, one Ukrainian computer researcher decided to fight back the best way he knew how -- by sabotaging one of the most formidable ransomware gangs in Russia.
Cybersecurity experts question Microsoft's Ukraine report
Leading cybersecurity experts and foreign policy scholars raise serious questions and concerns about Microsoft's report on the Ukraine war.
Mandiant Finds Possible Link Between Kremlin, Pro-Russian ‘Hacktivists’
US officials and allies have warned about attacks from XakNet and related groups.
Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons from the Cyber War
This report represents research conducted by Microsoft’s threat intelligence and data science teams with the goal of sharpening our understanding of the threat landscape in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The report also offers a series of lessons and conclusions resulting from the data gathered and analyzed. Notably, the report reveals new information about Russian efforts including an increase in network penetration and espionage activities amongst allied governments, non-profits and other organizations outside Ukraine. This report also unveils detail about sophisticated and widespread Russian foreign influence operations being used among other things, to undermine Western unity and bolster their war efforts. We are seeing these foreign influence operations enacted in force in a coordinated fashion along with the full range of cyber destructive and espionage campaigns. Finally, the report calls for a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to strengthen collective defenses – a task that will require the private sector, public sector, nonprofits and civil society to come together. The foreword of this new report, written by Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith, offers additional detail below.
Russia's APT28 uses fear of nuclear war to spread Follina docs in Ukraine
Threat actors associated with Russian intelligence are using the fear or nuclear war to spread data-stealing malware in Ukraine.
Russian Cyberattack Hits Wales-Ukraine Football Broadcast
The broadcast of the Football World Cup 2022 qualifier game between Wales and Ukraine on Sunday was interrupted in Ukraine by a cyberattack that targeted OLL.TV...
Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia-Ukraine war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — On Ukraine’s battlefields , the simple act of powering up a cellphone can beckon a rain of deathly skyfall. Artillery radar and remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles may also invite fiery shrapnel showers.
KillNet: Pro-Russian Hacktivists.
The following is a closer look at one of the most active Pro-Russian ‘hacktivist’ groups currently operating during the Ukraine-Russia war…
Russia Steps Up a Covert Sabotage Campaign Aimed at Europe
Russian military intelligence, the G.R.U., is behind arson attacks aimed at undermining support for Ukraine’s war effort, security officials say.
'I can fight with a keyboard': How one Ukrainian IT specialist exposed a notorious Russian ransomware gang
As Russian artillery began raining down on his homeland last month, one Ukrainian computer researcher decided to fight back the best way he knew how -- by sabotaging one of the most formidable ransomware gangs in Russia.
Cybersecurity experts question Microsoft's Ukraine report
Leading cybersecurity experts and foreign policy scholars raise serious questions and concerns about Microsoft's report on the Ukraine war.
Mandiant Finds Possible Link Between Kremlin, Pro-Russian ‘Hacktivists’
US officials and allies have warned about attacks from XakNet and related groups.
Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons from the Cyber War
This report represents research conducted by Microsoft’s threat intelligence and data science teams with the goal of sharpening our understanding of the threat landscape in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The report also offers a series of lessons and conclusions resulting from the data gathered and analyzed. Notably, the report reveals new information about Russian efforts including an increase in network penetration and espionage activities amongst allied governments, non-profits and other organizations outside Ukraine. This report also unveils detail about sophisticated and widespread Russian foreign influence operations being used among other things, to undermine Western unity and bolster their war efforts. We are seeing these foreign influence operations enacted in force in a coordinated fashion along with the full range of cyber destructive and espionage campaigns. Finally, the report calls for a coordinated and comprehensive strategy to strengthen collective defenses – a task that will require the private sector, public sector, nonprofits and civil society to come together. The foreword of this new report, written by Microsoft President and Vice Chair Brad Smith, offers additional detail below.
Russia's APT28 uses fear of nuclear war to spread Follina docs in Ukraine
Threat actors associated with Russian intelligence are using the fear or nuclear war to spread data-stealing malware in Ukraine.
Russian Cyberattack Hits Wales-Ukraine Football Broadcast
The broadcast of the Football World Cup 2022 qualifier game between Wales and Ukraine on Sunday was interrupted in Ukraine by a cyberattack that targeted OLL.TV...
Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia-Ukraine war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — On Ukraine’s battlefields , the simple act of powering up a cellphone can beckon a rain of deathly skyfall. Artillery radar and remote controls for unmanned aerial vehicles may also invite fiery shrapnel showers.
KillNet: Pro-Russian Hacktivists.
The following is a closer look at one of the most active Pro-Russian ‘hacktivist’ groups currently operating during the Ukraine-Russia war…
Ukraine gives award to foreign vigilantes for hacks on Russia
The foreign hackers had stolen data from Russian military firms and hacked cameras to spy on troops.