US under major active cyberattack from Russia, Trump’s former security adviser warns
4 years, 3 months ago

US under major active cyberattack from Russia, Trump’s former security adviser warns

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Thomas Bossert, who served as a top homeland security adviser to both Mr Trump and former President George W Bush, detailed the attack in an article published on Thursday in the New York Times that said “the magnitude of this national security breach is hard to overstate.” “At the worst possible time, when the United States is at its most vulnerable — during a presidential transition and a devastating public health crisis — the networks of the federal government and much of corporate America are compromised by a foreign nation,” the career security adviser wrote. The alleged Russian hackers have already infiltrated countless systems and “covered their tracks” according to the security analyst, who said they gained “persistent access” which is “the ability to infiltrate and control networks in a way that is hard to detect or remove.” The attack may have involved as many as 425 of the Fortune 500 companies in the US. Mr Bossert said resolving the cyberattack would required “the segregated replacement of entire enclaves of computers, network hardware and servers across vast federal and corporate networks” while remaining in operation. How the nation’s computer systems remain active amid Russian intrusion while rooting out the hackers would be “difficult” but ultimately necessary, the security adviser wrote.

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Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon’s offensive cyberoperations against Russia
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hegseth orders suspension of Pentagon’s offensive cyberoperations against Russia

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command, rolling back some efforts to contend with a key adversary even as national security experts call for the U.S. to expand those capabilities. The Pentagon decision, which was first reported by The …

US cyber defense halt against Russia stuns Republican ‘considering what we are facing’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US cyber defense halt against Russia stuns Republican ‘considering what we are facing’

Raw Story  

A prominent Republican congressman, the former House Intelligence Committee chair, appeared shocked on national television when he learned that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered a top Pentagon agency, U.S. Cyber Command, to suspend operations and planning against Russia’s cyber offensives. “Russia is not a significant cyber threat to the U.S. anymore, Trump’s new Defense Secretary says,” the …

U.S. Defense chief pauses cyber offensive against Russia: reports
2 weeks, 6 days ago

U.S. Defense chief pauses cyber offensive against Russia: reports

The Hindu  

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause on all of the country’s cyber operations against Russia, including offensive actions, multiple U.S. media reports said on Sunday. “Due to operational security concerns, we do not comment nor discuss cyber intelligence, plans, or operations,” a senior Defense official said. “There is no greater priority to Secretary Hegseth than the safety …

Pentagon halts key operation against Russian cyber threats as Trump cosies up with Putin
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pentagon halts key operation against Russian cyber threats as Trump cosies up with Putin

Firstpost  

The Pentagon officials said that the halt in the operation is temporary and will last only as long as negotiations between Moscow and Washington continue As US President Donald Trump cosies up with Russia, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the US Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber and information operations against Russia. “Russia continues to be among the top cyber …

US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia, senior US official says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US suspends offensive cyber operations against Russia, senior US official says

CNN  

CNN — The US has suspended operations and planning for offensive cyber operations against Russia, a senior US official told CNN. “It is not uncommon for the Pentagon to pause actions which are potentially destabilizing or provocative for negotiations, including cyber-effects operations,” Jason Kikta, a former Cyber Command official, told CNN. Cyber Command “provides people, resources and unique insights to …

The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
3 weeks, 1 day ago

The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat

Wired  

As scam compounds in Southeast Asia continue to drive massive campaigns targeting victims around the world, WIRED took a deeper look at how Elon Musk’s satellite internet service provider Starlink is keeping many of those compounds in Myanmar online. WIRED published the inside story of Russian tech executive Vladislav Klyushin, who—at Vladimir Putin’s behest—was part of a notable US-Russia prisoner …

GCHQ issues alert over cyber-attackers working on behalf of Iranian government
1 month ago

GCHQ issues alert over cyber-attackers working on behalf of Iranian government

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The National Cyber Security Centre, which is part of GCHQ, said cyber attackers working …

After Chinese cyberattack, Trump administration ‘to impose costs on hackers who continue to steal data’
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

After Chinese cyberattack, Trump administration ‘to impose costs on hackers who continue to steal data’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump’s team, which will soon have to oversee any response to the recent slew of hacks and cyberattacks, vowed to hold China accountable but wouldn’t specify how. The statement came after US Treasury Department said it was hacked by a Chinese state- Working through an outside software provider, hackers illegally accessed a “key used by the vendor …

Cyberattack: US Treasury breached by China-based hackers
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cyberattack: US Treasury breached by China-based hackers

Hindustan Times  

The US Treasury Department said Monday that a China state- The incident happened earlier this month, when the actor compromised a third-party cybersecurity service provider and was able to remotely access the Treasury workstations and some unclassified documents, a Treasury spokesperson added. "The compromised BeyondTrust service has been taken offline and there is no evidence indicating the threat actor has …

But their emails: Trump edition
3 months ago

But their emails: Trump edition

Politico  

But their emails: Trump edition Welcome to POLITICO’s West Wing Playbook, your guide to the preparations, personnel decisions and policy deliberations of Donald Trump’s transition. Send tips | Subscribe here | Email Eli | Email Lauren | Email Lisa | Email Megan Federal officials say they’re worried about sharing documents via email with DONALD TRUMP’s transition team because the incoming …

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump
3 months, 1 week ago

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump

Wired  

Donald Trump helped create the US government’s cybersecurity agency during his first term as president. Trump’s alliances with libertarian-minded billionaires like Elon Musk and his promises to cut government spending and corporate oversight have alarmed staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the component of the Department of Homeland Security that defends US government computer systems from hackers and …

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

India Today  

The administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden is intensifying efforts to combat the Chinese hacker group, Salt Typhoon, after a sweeping cyber-espionage campaign compromised the metadata of potentially millions of Americans. Salt Typhoon reportedly infiltrated at least eight US telecommunications companies, including major players like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Lumen. When asked whether the breach could encompass every American’s …

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities on Tuesday urged telecommunication companies to boost network security following a sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Officials who briefed reporters on the recommendations said the U.S. still doesn’t know the true scope of China’s attack or the extent to …

Russia is exploiting UK’s dependence on technology to cause ‘maximum destruction’, warns GCHQ
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia is exploiting UK’s dependence on technology to cause ‘maximum destruction’, warns GCHQ

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia, China and other hostile actors are exploiting the UK’s dependence …

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran

Firstpost  

The Biden administration did great in strengthening cyber security defences. However, Microsoft’s president and vice chair Brad Smith has been urging President-elect Trump to look at additional measures to discourage and prevent cyber threats According to Microsoft many of these attacks are not only tolerated but sometimes facilitated by foreign governments, particularly in Russia. Image Credit: Reuters Microsoft is stepping …

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat
4 months ago

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials warned American defense companies on Thursday to increase security precautions following several acts of sabotage in Europe that officials have blamed on Russia. The public bulletin issued by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center advised companies involved in defense work — particularly those providing support to Ukraine in its war against Russia — to step …

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat
4 months ago

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials warned American defense companies on Thursday to increase security precautions following several acts of sabotage in Europe that officials have blamed on Russia. The public bulletin issued by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center advised companies involved in defense work — particularly those providing support to Ukraine in its war against Russia — to step …

More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity
4 months, 1 week ago

More Spyware, Fewer Rules: What Trump’s Return Means for US Cybersecurity

Wired  

For American companies grousing about new cybersecurity rules, spyware firms eager to expand their global business, and hackers trying to break AI systems, Donald Trump’s second term as president will be a breath of fresh air. “There will be a national security focus, with a strong emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure, government networks, and key industries from cyber threats,” says …

Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach
55 years, 2 months ago

Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach

Wired  

The Chinese spy operation adds to the growing sense of a melee of foreign digital interference in the election, which has already included Iranian hackers’ attempt to hack and leak emails from the Trump campaign—with limited success—and Russia-linked disinformation efforts across social media. Ahead of the full launch next week of Apple’s AI platform, Apple Intelligence, the company debuted tools …

UK cyber chiefs warn organisations to be aware of new Russian web attack tactics
5 months, 1 week ago

UK cyber chiefs warn organisations to be aware of new Russian web attack tactics

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UK cyber security chiefs have issued a new warning to Government …

Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A network of people and virtual currency exchanges associated with harboring Russian cybercrime were hit with sanctions on Thursday, in a government-wide crackdown on cybercrime that could assist Russia ahead of President Joe Biden’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. U.S. Treasury sanctioned alleged Russian hacker Sergey Ivanov and Cryptex — a St. Vincent and Grenadines registered virtual …

FBI warns Russian hackers are using 'compromised' routers to launch stealthy cyberattacks in America - here's how YOU can protect yourself
1 year ago

FBI warns Russian hackers are using 'compromised' routers to launch stealthy cyberattacks in America - here's how YOU can protect yourself

Daily Mail  

The FBI has warned this week that Russian state-backed hackers are using 'compromised' routers to sneak into people's computers. In a joint statement with the National Security Agency, US Cyber Command, and 10 other nations' intelligence services, the FBI urged anyone who uses the affected routers to take certain precautions to avoid having their data stolen. The botnet that hosted …

Russian hackers were inside Ukraine telecoms giant Kyivstar's system for months: Cyber spy chief
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian hackers were inside Ukraine telecoms giant Kyivstar's system for months: Cyber spy chief

Firstpost  

Russian hackers infiltrated the system of the Ukrainian telecoms giant Kyivstar from at least May last year, Ukraine’s cyber spy chief told Reuters. A Kyivstar spokesperson said the company was working closely with the SBU to investigate the attack and would take all necessary steps to eliminate future risks, adding: “No facts of leakage of personal and subscriber data have …

Russian cyber-attacks ‘relentless’ as threat of WW3 grows, expert warns
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian cyber-attacks ‘relentless’ as threat of WW3 grows, expert warns

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The “potentially very damaging” attack last month by hacking group LockBit, which has known links to Russian …

US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries
1 year, 10 months ago

US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Justice Department said Tuesday …

US cyberwarriors thwarted 2020 Iran election hacking attempt
1 year, 10 months ago

US cyberwarriors thwarted 2020 Iran election hacking attempt

Associated Press  

Iranian hackers broke into to a system used by a U.S. municipal government to publish election results in 2020 but were discovered by cyber soldiers operating abroad and kicked out before an attack could be launched, according to U.S. military and cybersecurity officials. “This was not a system used in the conduct of the election, but we are of course …

Russia bombards Ukraine with cyberattacks, but the impact appears limited
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia bombards Ukraine with cyberattacks, but the impact appears limited

NPR  

Russia bombards Ukraine with cyberattacks, but the impact appears limited Enlarge this image toggle caption Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters WASHINGTON — On the afternoon of Feb. 23 last year, Robert Lipovsky and his team of cybersecurity researchers were glued to the television, watching as tensions were rising between Russia and Ukraine. ESET is one of the cybersecurity firms with the …

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023: Geopolitical instability will cause "catastrophic" cyberattack in 2 years, says World
2 years, 2 months ago

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023: Geopolitical instability will cause "catastrophic" cyberattack in 2 years, says World

Firstpost  

According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report, worldwide geopolitical instability has exacerbated the risk of catastrophic cyberattacks Davos : The war between Russia and Ukraine and the resultant economic and political instability all over the world has increased the risk of large-scale cybercrimes. According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report, worldwide geopolitical instability has exacerbated the risk of …

President Biden's new cybersecurity policy allows U.S. agencies to preemptively hack into the computer networks of criminals and foreign governments.
2 years, 2 months ago

President Biden's new cybersecurity policy allows U.S. agencies to preemptively hack into the computer networks of criminals and foreign governments.

Slate  

President Biden is about to approve a policy that goes much farther than any previous effort to protect private companies from malicious hackers—and to retaliate against those hackers with our own cyberattacks. The 35-page document, titled “National Cybersecurity Strategy,” differs from the dozen or so similar papers signed by presidents over the past quarter-century in two significant ways: First, it …

Russian missile strikes overshadow cyberattacks as Ukraine reels from blackouts
2 years, 4 months ago

Russian missile strikes overshadow cyberattacks as Ukraine reels from blackouts

CNN  

Washington CNN — Russia has pummeled Ukrainian cities with missile and drone strikes for much of the past month, targeting civilians and large swaths of the country’s critical infrastructure. “Imagine your ordinary day in the face of constant disruptions of power or water supply, mobile communication or everything combined.” ‘Big, showy public response’ Cyber operations aimed at industrial plants can …

Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine’s Cyberwar Chief Sounds Like He’s Winning

Wired  

Yurii Shchyhol doesn’t have a lot of time to spare. “This is the first time ever in history that we’ve had such a full-fledged cyberwar happening right now in Ukraine,” says Shchyhol, who’s tasked with keeping Ukraine’s cyber territory safe in the same way president Volodymyr Zelensky oversees the country’s physical armed forces. “The goal of the Russian hackers was …

Russia’s war on Ukraine deepens international cyber-defense cooperation
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia’s war on Ukraine deepens international cyber-defense cooperation

Live Mint  

LONDON : In the years leading up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s hackers hammered the country with debilitating cyberattacks, including a pair that knocked out the lights to hundreds of thousands of people in two successive winters. “The cyberwar unleashed by Russia against Ukraine showed the importance of uniting the international community to counter aggression in cyberspace," Yuriy Shchygol, …

Pro-Russia hackers claim responsibility for ‘intense, ongoing’ cyberattack against Lithuanian websites
2 years, 8 months ago

Pro-Russia hackers claim responsibility for ‘intense, ongoing’ cyberattack against Lithuanian websites

CNN  

CNN — An “intense, ongoing” cyberattack has hit the websites of government agencies and private firms in Lithuania, the Baltic country’s defense ministry said Monday. Monday’s cyberattacks were aimed in part at Lithuania’s Secure Data Transfer Network, a communications network for government officials that is built to withstand war and other crises, according to the defense ministry. “Part of the …

Putin Says Russia Will Focus on Domestic Technology, Equipment Amid Increase in Cyberattacks
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin Says Russia Will Focus on Domestic Technology, Equipment Amid Increase in Cyberattacks

News 18  

Over the years, the world has grown accustomed to Russian hackers posing a severe threat to corporations and infrastructure. Putin said on Friday that the frequency of cyberattacks on Russia by foreign “state structures” has increased several-fold and that Russia needs to strengthen its cyber defences by reducing reliance on foreign software and hardware. VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank, online marketplace …

State Department says Russian cyber war against Ukraine began in January
2 years, 10 months ago

State Department says Russian cyber war against Ukraine began in January

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Today, in support of the European Union and other partners, the United States is …

Britain, EU Say Russia Behind Cyberattack Against Satellite Internet Modems in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Britain, EU Say Russia Behind Cyberattack Against Satellite Internet Modems in Ukraine

News 18  

Russia was behind a massive cyberattack against a satellite internet network which took thousands of modems offline at the onset of the war in Ukraine, Britain and the European Union said on Tuesday. “This cyber attack had a significant impact causing indiscriminate communication outages and disruptions across several public authorities, businesses and users in Ukraine, as well as affecting several …

Why Russia's cyber apocalypse has failed to materialise
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Russia's cyber apocalypse has failed to materialise

The Telegraph  

But a lack of similar attacks has left something of a void in analysts’ thinking. Ciaran Martin, founding chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre and now an Oxford academic, says that while Russia has shown it can take down power supplies to major cities, doing so twice to Kyiv in 2015 and 2016, visions of “some sort of …

Lesson from Ukraine: Not Just Tanks, Troops, India Needs Cyberwar Doctrine to Fight Enemies
2 years, 11 months ago

Lesson from Ukraine: Not Just Tanks, Troops, India Needs Cyberwar Doctrine to Fight Enemies

News 18  

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has various strategic and operational lessons for India. Yet, that characterisation misses out on two key facts: one, the multi-year run up to the Ukrainian invasion was full of cyberattacks and information war allegedly carried out by Russia against Ukraine; and two, Russia’s hybrid war doctrine has apparently been studied and followed to the hilt by the …

‘Preparation, not panic’: Top US cyber official asks Americans to look out for Russian hacking efforts
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Preparation, not panic’: Top US cyber official asks Americans to look out for Russian hacking efforts

CNN  

Washington CNN — The US government is wary about the possibility of a Russian cyberattack on US critical infrastructure paired with Kremlin attempts to spread disinformation about any incident’s effects to sow panic among Americans, a top US cyber official told CNN. “All businesses, all critical infrastructure owners and operators need to assume that disruptive cyber activity is something that …

Cyber-attacks may be planned, carried out faster than a gunshot: Fraud detection firm mFilterIt
2 years, 11 months ago

Cyber-attacks may be planned, carried out faster than a gunshot: Fraud detection firm mFilterIt

The Hindu  

Cyber-attacks may be planned and carried out faster than a gunshot, said mFilterIt, a fraud detection and prevention firm. And, in this environment, having a weak link can jeopardise a company’s or a country’s core infrastructure systems,’‘ said Amit Relan, Co-founder and Director of mFilterIt. The study also said modern cyberwar was no longer about only public or private enterprises …

4 Russian government operatives indicted for hacking global energy facilities between 2012 and 2018
3 years ago

4 Russian government operatives indicted for hacking global energy facilities between 2012 and 2018

CNN  

CNN — The United States has indicted four Russian men, including three Russian intelligence officers, for alleged hacking campaigns that targeted hundreds of energy companies around the world from 2012 to 2018, the US Justice Department said Thursday. In one indictment unsealed Thursday, three officers at Russia’s FSB intelligence agency are accused of hacking into energy firms, including some in …

FBI sees growing Russian hacker interest in US energy firms
3 years ago

FBI sees growing Russian hacker interest in US energy firms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI is warning that it has seen increased interest by Russian hackers in energy companies since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, though it is offering no indication that a specific cyberattack is planned. An FBI advisory obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday says Russian hackers have scanned at least five energy companies for vulnerabilities …

Ukraine issues alert amid rising cyberattacks by Russia
3 years ago

Ukraine issues alert amid rising cyberattacks by Russia

India Today  

The Russia-Ukraine war is taking place not only on land and in the air but also in cyberspace. CERT-UA, a government team build to respond to computer emergencies in Ukraine, recently released a report informing about a cyberattack where phishing email campaigns were using the subject of the UKR.NET service and QR codes to steal Ukrainian data, found evidence indicating …

FBI advised that hackers scanned networks of 5 US energy firms ahead of Biden’s Russia cyberattack warning
3 years ago

FBI advised that hackers scanned networks of 5 US energy firms ahead of Biden’s Russia cyberattack warning

CNN  

CNN — Hackers associated with Russian internet addresses have been scanning the networks of five US energy companies in a possible prelude to hacking attempts, the FBI said in a March 18 advisory to US businesses obtained by CNN. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said during Monday’s White House briefing that Russia had been conducting “preparatory activity” for cyber …

Biden warns US companies of potential Russian cyberattacks
3 years ago

Biden warns US companies of potential Russian cyberattacks

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — President Joe Biden on Monday urged U.S. companies to make sure their digital doors are locked tight because of “evolving intelligence” that Russia is considering launching cyberattacks against critical infrastructure targets as the war in Ukraine continues. But it’s your decision as to the steps you’ll take and your responsibility to take them, not ours.” Biden’s top …

A free-for-all but no crippling cyberattacks in Ukraine war
3 years ago

A free-for-all but no crippling cyberattacks in Ukraine war

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Russia has some of the best hackers in the world, but in the early days of the war in Ukraine, its ability to create mayhem through malware hasn’t had much of a noticeable impact. Help Ukrainian cyber experts hack occupant’s platforms!” it said on its Telegram channel, asking for tips on vulnerabilities in Russian cyber defenses, including …

Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine
3 years ago

Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Cyberattacks against Ukrainian government websites and affiliated organizations added to the confusion of Russia’s military assault Thursday, including data-wiping malware activated a day earlier that cybersecurity researchers said infected hundreds of computers including in neighboring Latvia and Lithuania. Madory said Ukraine’s internet was “under severe stress presently.” The London-based Netblocks internet monitor said the eastern city of Kharkiv, …

Britain Warns of Cyberattacks as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates
3 years, 1 month ago

Britain Warns of Cyberattacks as Russia-Ukraine Crisis Escalates

News 18  

Britain warned of potential cyberattacks with "international consequences" on Tuesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, a part of the GCHQ eavesdropping intelligence agency, called on British organisations to "bolster their online defences" following the developments. Six European Union countries are sending a team of cybersecurity experts …

US, Britain accuse Russia of cyberattacks targeting Ukraine
3 years, 1 month ago

US, Britain accuse Russia of cyberattacks targeting Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House blamed Russia on Friday for this week’s cyberattacks targeting Ukraine’s defense ministry and major banks and warned of the potential for more significant disruptions in the days ahead. Anne Neuberger, the Biden administration’s deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technologies, said the U.S. had rapidly linked Tuesday’s attacks to Russian military intelligence officers. …

U.S. officials warn American companies of potential Russian cyberattacks
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. officials warn American companies of potential Russian cyberattacks

LA Times  

White House Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger said U.S. companies need to remain vigilant for Russian cyberattacks as tensions over Ukraine escalate. U.S. officials on Friday urged American companies to brace for potential Russian computer hacking as tensions mounted over the Kremlin’s threatening buildup of troops on the borders of Ukraine. “I cannot stress this enough: We urge our …

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