EXCLUSIVE Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia
The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country's hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct cyber spying missions against Russian troops, according two people involved in the project.
HermeticWiper | New Destructive Malware Used In Cyber Attacks on Ukraine
A new malware is attacking Ukrainian organizations and erasing Windows devices. In this early analysis, we provide technical details, IOCS and hunting rules.
New data-wiping malware used in destructive attacks on Ukraine
Cybersecurity firms have found a new data wiper used in destructive attacks today against Ukrainian networks just as Russia moves troops into regions of Ukraine.
Second data wiper attack hits Ukraine computer networks
Two cybersecurity firms with a strong business presence in Ukraine—ESET and Broadcom’s Symantec—have reported tonight that computer networks in the country have been hit with a new data-wiping attack. The attack is taking place as Russian military troops have crossed the border and invaded Ukraine’s territory in what Russian President Putin has described as a “peacekeeping” mission.
The US is unmasking Russian hackers faster than ever
The White House rapidly gathered evidence and blamed Russia for a cyberattack against Ukraine, the latest sign that cyber attribution is an increasingly crucial tool in the American arsenal.
Observing the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, we can clearly see that cyberattacks leveraging malware are an important part of modern hybrid war strategy.
Making Sense of the Killnet, Russia’s Favorite Hacktivists
Killnet makes three announcements The past month seemed to be a turning point for the pro-Russian hacktivist group “Killnet”—and it was very eager to tell the world about it. First, on July 27, “Killmilk”—the founder and the head of the group who led its transformation from a DDoS-for-hire outlet i
The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) has observed and taken actions to disrupt campaigns launched by SEABORGIUM in campaigns involve persistent phishing and credential theft campaigns leading to intrusions and data theft.
Google Let Sberbank-Owned RuTarget Harvest User Data for Months
The internet giant may have provided Sberbank-owned RuTarget with unique mobile phone IDs, IP addresses, location information and details about users’ interests and online activity.
After invasion of Ukraine, a reckoning on Russian influence in Austria
“Polizei!” barked the officers who stormed a third-floor apartment in the Austrian capital, moving to intercept a thickset man standing near a kitchen nook. The suspect — a long-serving official in Austria’s security services — sprang toward his cellphone and tried to break it in two, according to Austrian police reports.
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...
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.
Russia to Rent Tech-Savvy Prisoners to Corporate IT?
Faced with a brain drain of smart people fleeing the country following its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Federation is floating a new strategy to address a worsening shortage of qualified information technology experts: Forcing tech-savvy people within the nation's…
Russia’s cyber warfare against Ukraine more nuanced than expected
Russia’s approach to cyber warfare against Ukraine has proved more subtle so far than many expected. This week’s Microsoft report on the operations reveals that Moscow-backed hackers have launched more than 200 cyberattacks against Ukraine, including nearly 40 destructive ones that targeted the country’s government organizations and critical sectors. Cyber experts say the analysis suggests…
DoS attacks hit Finnish websites during Zelenskyy address • The Register
Cyberattacks took down Finnish government websites on Friday while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Finland's members of parliament (MPs).
Putin's hackers gained full access to Hungary's foreign ministry networks, the Orbán government has been unable to stop them
On December 30, 2021, in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pinned the Order of Friendship on the suit of his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. Although the medal was presented by Lavrov, it was Russian President Vladimir Putin himself who decided to award it. Not coincidentally, the medal, which is in the form of a wreath of olive branches encircling a globe, includes the inscription “Peace and Friendship” in Cyrillic on the back, is the highest Russian state decoration that can be awarded to a foreigner.