Biden to discuss Russian ransomware hackers with Putin and suggests Moscow bears ‘some responsibility’
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden to discuss Russian ransomware hackers with Putin and suggests Moscow bears ‘some responsibility’

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. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden has announced he will be speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, given the hackers responsible were a Russia-based ransomware group. Although, there is evidence the actor’s ransomware is in Russia.” A date and location have yet to be announced for the meeting between Mr Biden and the Russian president. Although there was “no evidence” that the Russian government was involved in the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline’s operator system, there was an expectation from the Biden administration for Russia to respond. “Segments of our pipeline are being brought back online in a stepwise fashion, in compliance with relevant federal regulations and in close consultation with the Department of Energy, which is leading and coordinating the Federal Government’s response,” the company said.

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Cryptocurrency exchange network accused of helping Russia hit with sanctions
2 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 …

Russian hackers preparing new cyber assault against Ukraine, says Microsoft report
1 year, 9 months ago

Russian hackers preparing new cyber assault against Ukraine, says Microsoft report

The Hindu  

Russian hackers appear to be preparing a renewed wave of cyber attacks against Ukraine, including a "ransomware-style" threat to organisations serving Ukraine's supply lines, a research report by Microsoft said on Wednesday. The report, authored by the tech giant’s cyber security research and analysis team, outlines a series of new discoveries about how Russian hackers have operated during the Ukraine …

UK and US sanction seven Russian cyber criminals over ransomware actions
1 year, 10 months ago

UK and US sanction seven Russian cyber criminals over ransomware actions

The Independent  

Seven Russian nationals have been sanctioned by the UK and US over their links to the development and deployment of ransomware, as part of a Government crackdown on cyber criminals. We will always put our national security first by protecting the UK and our allies from serious organised crime – whatever its form and wherever it originates Foreign Secretary James …

Trump calls on Putin to release dirt on Hunter Biden
2 years, 8 months ago

Trump calls on Putin to release dirt on Hunter Biden

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump is calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to help him damage his domestic political opponents -- again. In an interview with right-wing Real America's Voice, Trump said that Putin should release any information he has on Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, and his international business dealings with Russian oligarch Yelena Baturina, who was …

Biden warns US companies of potential Russian cyberattacks
2 years, 9 months 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 …

DHS warns of potential Russia cyberattacks amid tensions
2 years, 11 months ago

DHS warns of potential Russia cyberattacks amid tensions

CNN  

CNN — Russia would consider conducting a cyberattack on the US homeland if Moscow perceived that a US or NATO response to a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine “threatened long-term national security,” according to a Department of Homeland Security intelligence bulletin obtained by CNN. Despite US tensions with Russia over Ukraine, DHS analysts assess that Moscow’s threshold for conducting disruptive …

Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
3 years ago

Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow

India TV News  

Highlights US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday Tensions between the US and Russia escalated over a Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border. U.S. intelligence determined that Russia has massed about 70,000 troops near its border with Ukraine US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak in …

White House blacklists Russian ransomware payment ‘enabler’
3 years, 3 months ago

White House blacklists Russian ransomware payment ‘enabler’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration sought Tuesday to choke the finances of criminal ransomware gangs, announcing sanctions against a Russia-based virtual currency brokerage that officials say helped at least eight ransomware gangs launder virtual currency. “Transactions were only completed in-person at SUEX’s offices.” TRM Labs CEO Esteban Castaño said SUEX is what is known as a “parasite exchange.” They are …

Biden sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ransomware attacks
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden sanctions cryptocurrency exchange over ransomware attacks

Live Mint  

The Biden administration on Tuesday will unveil sanctions against a cryptocurrency exchange over its alleged role in enabling illegal payments from ransomware attacks, officials said, part of a broader bid to crack down on the growing threat. of facilitating transactions involving illicit proceeds for at least eight ransomware variants, marking its first such move against a virtual currency exchange over …

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid
3 years, 5 months ago

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid

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. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration will …

Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure” from future attacks. “I made it very clear to him that the United States expects when a ransomware operation …

Biden Tells Putin Russia Must Crack Down On Cybercriminals
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden Tells Putin Russia Must Crack Down On Cybercriminals

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Friday phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure,” the White House said. “I made it very clear to him that the United States expects …

Biden: US damage appears minimal in big ransomware attack
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden: US damage appears minimal in big ransomware attack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday that damage to U.S. businesses in the biggest ransomware attack on record appears minimal, though information remained incomplete. Answering a reporter’s question at a vaccine-related White House event, Biden said his national security team had updated him Tuesday morning on the attack, which exploited a powerful remote-management tool run by Miami-based software company …

Ransomware hits hundreds of US companies, security firm says
3 years, 5 months ago

Ransomware hits hundreds of US companies, security firm says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A ransomware attack paralyzed the networks of at least 200 U.S. companies on Friday, according to a cybersecurity researcher whose company was responding to the incident. The REvil gang, a major Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate, appears to be behind the attack, said John Hammond of the security firm Huntress Labs. “Kaseya handles large enterprise all the way to small …

‘Practical work’ summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs
3 years, 6 months ago

‘Practical work’ summit for Biden, Putin: No punches or hugs

Associated Press  

GENEVA — U.S. President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin exchanged cordial words and plotted modest steps on arms control and diplomacy but emerged from their much-anticipated Swiss summit Wednesday largely where they started -- with deep differences on human rights, cyberattacks, election interference and more. “I’m not confident he’ll change his behavior,” Biden said at a post-summit news conference, …

Biden and Putin discuss rules of engagement for cyber war, want critical services off-limit to cyberattacks
3 years, 6 months ago

Biden and Putin discuss rules of engagement for cyber war, want critical services off-limit to cyberattacks

India Today  

In the wake of increased cyberattacks from Russia, US President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin that some critical infrastructure should be "off-limits" to cyberattacks. Putin responded on the matter in a separate press conference, confirming that the two leaders had agreed to "begin consultations" on such cybersecurity issues. "We need to throw out all kinds of insinuations, sit …

Biden says he confronted Putin on Navalny and gave cyber warning
3 years, 6 months ago

Biden says he confronted Putin on Navalny and gave cyber warning

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden said he confronted Russian President Vladimir Putin about human-rights violations at a summit on Wednesday, including imprisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny, and warned him against further cyber-attacks on American infrastructure. “That’s why we’re going to raise our concerns about cases like Alexey Navalny.” Biden said he made clear to Putin that if Navalny dies in prison, …

Three things the White House wants from the Biden-Putin summit
3 years, 6 months ago

Three things the White House wants from the Biden-Putin summit

Al Jazeera  

The White House is not expecting ‘a big set of deliverables’ but has a list of what they are ‘seeking’ out of the meeting. On the eve of the summit between United States President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, senior White House officials previewed their expectations, declaring they are seeking three things out of the meeting. In fact, …

Opinion: Biden’s historic opportunity with Putin
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: Biden’s historic opportunity with Putin

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Rep. Jim Langevin, a Democrat from Rhode Island, is a member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Rep. Jim Langevin office of rep. langevin Rep. Michael T. McCaul Office of Rep. McCaul This was a wake-up call for many Americans – if our gas stations and grocery stores aren’t safe from international cybergangs, what else is vulnerable? As such, …

Putin says Russia ready for reciprocal handover of cybercriminals, ahead of meeting with US President Joe Biden
3 years, 6 months ago

Putin says Russia ready for reciprocal handover of cybercriminals, ahead of meeting with US President Joe Biden

ABC  

President Vladimir Putin says Russia would be ready to hand over cybercriminals to the United States if Washington did the same for Moscow and the two powers reached an agreement to that effect. Key points: The US-Russia relationship is strained on a number of fronts like cybercrime and nuclear arms control A ransomware attack disrupted American and Australian operations of …

Joe Biden Will Speak to Media Alone After Meet With Vladimir Putin: White House
3 years, 6 months ago

Joe Biden Will Speak to Media Alone After Meet With Vladimir Putin: White House

News 18  

The White House says President Joe Biden will hold a solo news conference after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The White House says a news conference with only Biden is the appropriate format to communicate with the “free press” on the topics discussed, areas of agreement and sources of significant concern. “A solo press conference is the appropriate format …

US recovers most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack
3 years, 6 months ago

US recovers most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has recovered most of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment made to hackers after a cyberattack that caused the operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline to halt its operations last month, officials said Monday. “By going after the entire ecosystem that fuels ransomware and digital extortion attacks — including criminal proceeds in the form of digital …

Ransomware attacks saddle Biden with grave national security crisis
3 years, 6 months ago

Ransomware attacks saddle Biden with grave national security crisis

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration Sunday confronted the implications of a sudden and grave national security challenge as ransom-demanding cyber hackers target the staples of American life – food, gas, water, hospitals and transport. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a congressional hearing on Monday that Biden would make clear when he saw the Russian leader that “states cannot …

Biden ‘mulling cyber war’ after spate of high profile attacks on US
3 years, 6 months ago

Biden ‘mulling cyber war’ after spate of high profile attacks on US

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. According to US government officials and other sources familiar with the matter, the Biden …

As Cyberattacks Surge, Biden Is Seeking To Mount A Better Defense
3 years, 6 months ago

As Cyberattacks Surge, Biden Is Seeking To Mount A Better Defense

NPR  

As Cyberattacks Surge, Biden Is Seeking To Mount A Better Defense Enlarge this image toggle caption Demetrius Freeman/AP Demetrius Freeman/AP President Biden received no grace period when it came to cyber hacks. "The cyber pressures that this administration has faced so far have been relentless," said April Falcon Doss, a former National Security Agency official who now heads a technology …

Opinion: A favor from Russian ransomware hackers
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: A favor from Russian ransomware hackers

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. CNN — When President Joe Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this month, he will undoubtedly bring up – as he should – the matter of repeated ransomware attacks against US targets by Russian-based hackers. Given the strained relationship between both countries, one …

Ransomware gangs disrupted by response to Colonial Pipeline hack
3 years, 7 months ago

Ransomware gangs disrupted by response to Colonial Pipeline hack

The Hindu  

Multiple ransomware groups claimed they were shutting down or scaling back operations on Friday as the U.S. government ramped up pressure while tech companies, cryptocurrency exchanges and others worried about getting caught in the crossfire. Another major criminal gang said it would forbid encryption attacks on critical infrastructure, and forums where such gangs recruit partners said they were banning ads …

‘No evidence that Russia is involved’ in US fuel pipeline hacking, says Biden
3 years, 7 months ago

‘No evidence that Russia is involved’ in US fuel pipeline hacking, says Biden

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. Read our privacy policy US President Joe Biden …

Biden officials privately frustrated with Colonial Pipeline over ransomware attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden officials privately frustrated with Colonial Pipeline over ransomware attack

CNN  

Washington CNN — Biden administration officials have privately voiced frustration with what they see as Colonial Pipeline’s weak security protocols and a lack of preparation that could have allowed hackers to pull off a crippling ransomware attack, officials familiar with the government’s initial investigation into the incident told CNN. When pressed on whether it was a “problem” that CISA was …

What We Know About The Ransomware Attack On A Critical U.S. Pipeline
3 years, 7 months ago

What We Know About The Ransomware Attack On A Critical U.S. Pipeline

NPR  

What We Know About The Ransomware Attack On A Critical U.S. At a White House media briefing Monday, homeland security adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall said that Colonial had shut down the pipeline as a "precautionary measure" to "ensure that ransomware could not transfer from business systems to those that control and operate the pipeline." On Monday, the FBI in a brief …

Ransomware attack: What we know about the Colonial Pipeline hack
3 years, 7 months ago

Ransomware attack: What we know about the Colonial Pipeline hack

CNN  

Washington CNN — One of the largest US fuel pipelines remained largely paralyzed Monday after a ransomware cyberattack forced the temporary shutdown of all operations late last week – an incident that laid bare vulnerabilities in the country’s aging energy infrastructure. “This weekend’s events put the spotlight on the fact that our nation’s critical infrastructure is largely owned and operated …

How the Kremlin provides a safe harbor for ransomware
3 years, 8 months ago

How the Kremlin provides a safe harbor for ransomware

Associated Press  

BOSTON — A global epidemic of digital extortion known as ransomware is crippling local governments, hospitals, school districts and businesses by scrambling their data files until they pay up. One big reason: Ransomware rackets are dominated by Russian-speaking cybercriminals who are shielded — and sometimes employed — by Russian intelligence agencies, according to security researchers, U.S. law enforcement, and now …

Biden Administration Sanctions Russia Over 'Worst Nightmare' Cyberattack : Consider This from NPR : NPR
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden Administration Sanctions Russia Over 'Worst Nightmare' Cyberattack : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

The Story Behind The SolarWinds Cyberattack Enlarge this image toggle caption Zoë van Dijk for NPR Zoë van Dijk for NPR Last year, hackers believed to be directed by the Russian intelligence service, the SVR, slipped a malicious code into a routine software update from a Texas- based company called SolarWinds. They then used it as a vehicle for a …

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration targeted Russia with sweeping sanctions and diplomatic expulsions Thursday, punishing Moscow for its interference in the 2020 US election, its SolarWinds cyberattack and its ongoing occupation and “severe human rights abuses” in Crimea. Thursday’s sanctions come a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking for the US and its NATO allies, expressed deep …

Russia recalls its US envoy after Joe Biden's 'killer' remark directed at Vladimir Putin
3 years, 9 months ago

Russia recalls its US envoy after Joe Biden's 'killer' remark directed at Vladimir Putin

India TV News  

Russia is recalling its ambassador to the United States for consultations, the foreign ministry said Wednesday without citing a specific reason. The move to bring Anatoly Antonov to Moscow comes amid rising tensions with President Joe Biden's administration, which has imposed sanctions over the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is now in prison. It also comes on the …

Biden: Putin is a ‘killer’, Russia to ‘pay’ for election meddling
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden: Putin is a ‘killer’, Russia to ‘pay’ for election meddling

Al Jazeera  

The statements follow a US intelligence report that linked Putin to a campaign aimed at swinging the US vote. United States President Joe Biden has said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “going to pay” following a US intelligence report that linked Moscow to an influence campaign that sought to swing the 2020 United States election for former President Donald Trump. …

Joe Biden planning package of sanctions to target Russia after Navalny poisoning
3 years, 10 months ago

Joe Biden planning package of sanctions to target Russia after Navalny poisoning

The Telegraph  

Last month, Mr Biden challenged Vladimir Putin over the poisoning of Mr Navalny and reports of Russian bounties on the heads of US soldiers in Afghanistan in their first presidential phone call. Josep Borrell, the head of the EU's foreign affairs service, said that "political agreement" on the need for sanctions was reached among the bloc’s 27 foreign affairs ministers …

Biden blames Trump for ‘downplaying’ cyberattack on US government
4 years ago

Biden blames Trump for ‘downplaying’ cyberattack on US government

Al Jazeera  

US President-elect Joe Biden says the ‘assault’ on government computers will not ‘go unanswered’. United States President-elect Joe Biden warned the recently uncovered cyber-“assault” on government computers had compromised US national security and would not “go unanswered” once he becomes president. “This attack constitutes a grave risk to our national security,” Biden said on Tuesday at a news conference in …

Opinion: The cyberattack is another Trump mess Biden will have to clean up
4 years ago

Opinion: The cyberattack is another Trump mess Biden will have to clean up

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Samantha Vinograd is a CNN national security analyst. While we still don’t know the scale, scope, and impact of this attack, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said on Thursday that the attack poses a “grave risk” to all levels of government, critical infrastructure, and parts of the private sector. Instead, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany …

CIA found Russia president Vladimir Putin ‘probably directing’ campaign against Biden, claims report
4 years, 3 months ago

CIA found Russia president Vladimir Putin ‘probably directing’ campaign against Biden, claims report

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. Read our privacy policy Russian president Vladimir Putin …

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