Pompeo says Russia ’pretty clearly’ behind cyberattack on US
4 years ago

Pompeo says Russia ’pretty clearly’ behind cyberattack on US

Live Mint  

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Russia was “pretty clearly” behind the grave cyberattack against the United States, the first administration official to publicly tie the Kremlin to the widespread intrusion at a time when President Donald Trump has kept silent on the failure to protect government and private-sector computer networks. “We're still unpacking precisely what it is, and I’m sure some of it will remain classified,” Pompeo said in an interview late Friday with radio talk show host Mark Levin. He would not provide details, “but rest assured we have the best and brightest working hard on it each and every single day.” The Democratic leaders of four House committees given classified briefings by the administration on the hack issued a statement complaining that they “were left with more questions than answers.” “Administration officials were unwilling to share the full scope of the breach and identities of the victims,” they said. We’ve seen this for an awfully long time, using asymmetric capabilities to try and put themselves in a place where they can impose costs on the United States.” What makes this hacking campaign so extraordinary is its scale: 18,000 organizations were infected from March to June by malicious code that piggybacked on popular network-management software from an Austin, Texas, company called SolarWinds.

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US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

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 …

German intelligence accuses Russia’s GRU of cyberattacks on NATO, EU states
3 months, 2 weeks ago

German intelligence accuses Russia’s GRU of cyberattacks on NATO, EU states

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s GRU military intelligence service has been carrying out cyberattacks against NATO and European Union countries, Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has warned. The BfV said in a statement released on Monday that a cyber-warfare group belonging to the infamous GRU Unit 29155 is engaged in malicious activities targeting critical infrastructure globally, including in the United States. It warned that cyber-actors …

When has the UK faced cyberattacks in the past?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

When has the UK faced cyberattacks in the past?

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. open image in gallery Attendees at a Chinese internet safety conference walk past an …

Russian hackers were inside Ukraine telecoms giant Kyivstar's system for months: Cyber spy chief
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ukraine says Russian hackers were inside their telecom network since May last year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine says Russian hackers were inside their telecom network since May last year

Firstpost  

Ukraine’s head of cyber spying has revealed that Russian hackers had gained access to the system of the country’s largest telecom company, Kyivstar, at least since May of last year. The attack wiped “almost everything”, including thousands of virtual servers and PCs, he said, describing it as probably the first example of a destructive cyberattack that “completely destroyed the core …

Ukraine faces heavy attack from air and cyberspace while Zelenskyy in US presses for more funding
1 year ago

Ukraine faces heavy attack from air and cyberspace while Zelenskyy in US presses for more funding

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine came under heavy attack from the air and from cyberspace on Tuesday, local officials said, as nearly 600 Russian shells, rockets and other projectiles rained down on a southern region and unidentified hackers knocked out phone and internet services of the country’s biggest telecom provider. One person was killed and four others were wounded during 24 …

UK denounces Russia's cyber espionage against prominent politicians, government officials, journalists
1 year ago

UK denounces Russia's cyber espionage against prominent politicians, government officials, journalists

Firstpost  

UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said: As I warned earlier this year, state actors, and the Wagner-style’ sub-state hackers they use to do their dirty work, will continue to target our public institutions and our democratic processes As it attempted to use hacking to meddle in the nation’s political processes, the UK government on Thursday denounced repeated attempts by …

The cyber gulag: How Russia tracks, censors and controls its citizens
1 year, 7 months ago

The cyber gulag: How Russia tracks, censors and controls its citizens

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — When Yekaterina Maksimova can’t afford to be late, the journalist and activist avoids taking the Moscow subway, even though it’s probably the most efficient route. “The Kremlin has indeed become the beneficiary of digitalization and is using all opportunities for state propaganda, for surveilling people, for de-anonymizing internet users,” said Sarkis Darbinyan, head of legal practice at …

Russia bombards Ukraine with cyberattacks, but the impact appears limited
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Official: Russia, Iran turmoil limited meddling in US vote
2 years ago

Official: Russia, Iran turmoil limited meddling in US vote

Associated Press  

— Russia’s war in Ukraine and anti-regime protests in Iran limited both Moscow and Tehran’s ability to try to influence or interfere in the recent U.S. midterm elections, a senior American military official said Monday. “I was surprised by the lack of activity we saw from the Russians, the Iranians, or the Chinese,” said Army Maj. Gen. William Hartman, who …

Russian missile strikes overshadow cyberattacks as Ukraine reels from blackouts
2 years, 1 month 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, 3 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 …

Japan probes possible involvement of pro-Russian group Killnet in cyberattack
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan probes possible involvement of pro-Russian group Killnet in cyberattack

The Hindu  

Japan is investigating the possible involvement of a pro-Russian group following the failure of multiple government websites, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Wednesday. More than 20 websites across four government ministries could not be accessed on Tuesday evening but were restored on the same day, Matsuno said. The pro-Russian group "Killnet" said on social media it was responsible …

Russia’s war on Ukraine deepens international cyber-defense cooperation
2 years, 3 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, …

The ‘C’ factor in the Russia-Ukraine war
2 years, 6 months ago

The ‘C’ factor in the Russia-Ukraine war

The Hindu  

Well into the second 100 days of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the world is awash with speculation about reasons for the so-called failure of the Russian armed forces to deal a decisive blow against a much smaller Ukrainian army. The reality is that much of Russia’s advanced weaponry has not been employed in the Ukraine conflict — for reasons best known …

Britain, EU Say Russia Behind Cyberattack Against Satellite Internet Modems in Ukraine
2 years, 7 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 …

Hacking group claim it has leaked more than 900,000 emails from Russian state media
2 years, 8 months ago

Hacking group claim it has leaked more than 900,000 emails from Russian state media

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. The NB65 or Network Battalion 65 group, who are …

Why Russia's cyber apocalypse has failed to materialise
2 years, 8 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 …

‘Preparation, not panic’: Top US cyber official asks Americans to look out for Russian hacking efforts
2 years, 8 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 …

Real-Life Hackers Reveal How To Protect Yourself Against Possible Russian Cyberattacks
2 years, 8 months ago

Real-Life Hackers Reveal How To Protect Yourself Against Possible Russian Cyberattacks

Huff Post  

Getty Images Potential cyberattacks may come from Russia, President Biden warned. Biden said in a statement Monday that his administration “can’t defend against this threat alone” and cited recommendations for private businesses and leaders in critical infrastructure to follow. “Consumers need to do a better job of updating their passwords regularly, choosing long and unique passwords for each account, and …

4 Russian government operatives indicted for hacking global energy facilities between 2012 and 2018
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 9 months 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
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 …

Ukrainian cyber group to launch guerrilla warfare on Russian power grid
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukrainian cyber group to launch guerrilla warfare on Russian power grid

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 A Ukrainian cyber resistance group …

A free-for-all but no crippling cyberattacks in Ukraine war
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Warning Issued Against Iranian Govt-Linked Hackers Amid Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar: Why It Matters
2 years, 9 months ago

Warning Issued Against Iranian Govt-Linked Hackers Amid Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar: Why It Matters

News 18  

Iranian hackers linked to the country’s military intelligence have launched a global cyber espionage campaign, according to the United States and the United Kingdom. This rare warning was issued last week against “Iranian Government- Digital invasions and denial-of-service attacks — which occurs when a malicious cyber threat actor prevents legitimate users from accessing information systems, devices, or other network resources …

War In Ukraine: Country Calls On Hacker Group To Fight Back Russian Cyber Attacks
2 years, 9 months ago

War In Ukraine: Country Calls On Hacker Group To Fight Back Russian Cyber Attacks

News 18  

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. As Russian forces attacked cities across Ukraine, requests for volunteers began to appear on hacker forums on Thursday morning, as many residents fled the capital Kyiv. The …

Cyberattacks accompany Russian military assault on Ukraine
2 years, 9 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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
2 years, 10 months 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. …

Marco Rubio warns of unprecedented cyber war with Russia if Ukraine invaded
2 years, 10 months ago

Marco Rubio warns of unprecedented cyber war with Russia if Ukraine invaded

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 In addition to the more than 100,000 Russian troops massed …

US security and intelligence agencies prep for potential Russian hacking threats
2 years, 10 months ago

US security and intelligence agencies prep for potential Russian hacking threats

CNN  

CNN — Intelligence and national security agencies across the US government met on Friday to discuss how the Biden administration might respond to cyberattacks from Russia in light of the Ukraine crisis, three US officials familiar with the meeting told CNN. The meeting – which convened officials from the White House, intelligence agencies, Department of Homeland Security and other agencies …

Top White House official warns Russian invasion of Ukraine could be preceded by cyber attacks
2 years, 10 months ago

Top White House official warns Russian invasion of Ukraine could be preceded by cyber attacks

The Telegraph  

Russia could unleash cyber attacks capable of bringing down Ukraine’s energy grid and communications network in the build up to a military incursion, the White House’s top cyber security official has warned. US intelligence and security agencies have said a massive cyber attack on key Ukrainian infrastructure, including on its ability to communicate with its Western allies, could pave the …

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 …

Ukraine says Russia waging ‘hybrid war’ after cyberattack on government websites
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine says Russia waging ‘hybrid war’ after cyberattack on government websites

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 Ukraine has accused Russia of …

More than 70 Ukrainian government websites have been defaced in cyberattacks
2 years, 11 months ago

More than 70 Ukrainian government websites have been defaced in cyberattacks

NPR  

More than 70 Ukrainian government websites have been defaced in cyberattacks While the Russian military might be poised to invade Ukraine, hackers in the region are also creating chaos in cyberspace — and the consequences could be far-ranging. The hackers disguised it to look like ransomware, but if it's activated, it actually wipes out data and renders devices inoperable. It's …

Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’ move
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’ move

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor. The statement from the Ministry of Digital Development came a day after Microsoft said dozens of computer systems at an unspecified number of Ukrainian government agencies had been infected …

Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’ move
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine says Russia behind cyberattack in ‘hybrid war’ move

LA Times  

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba speaks with journalists in Brussels on Nov. 15. Ukraine said Sunday that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Russia is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against its neighbor. The statement from the Ministry of Digital Development came a day after Microsoft said dozens of computer systems at …

Ukraine says evidence suggests Russia behind cyberattack
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine says evidence suggests Russia behind cyberattack

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv accuses Russia of waging a ‘hybrid war’ against it after Microsoft said dozens of computer systems at gov’t agencies were infected with malware. Ukraine has said it has evidence that Russia was behind a cyberattack that defaced its government websites and alleged that Moscow is engaged in an increasing “hybrid war” against it. “All evidence indicates that Russia is …

Cyber attack hits Ukraine as United States intelligence warns Russia preparing to invade
2 years, 11 months ago

Cyber attack hits Ukraine as United States intelligence warns Russia preparing to invade

ABC  

United States intelligence officials have determined a Russian effort is underway to create a pretext for its troops to further invade Ukraine. Key points: US intelligence suggests Russia is planning to attack its own forces and blame it on Ukraine The US estimates a Russian invasion of Ukraine will likely begin between now and mid-February A cyber attack splashed Ukrainan …

Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyber conflict with Russia
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine hacks add to worries of cyber conflict with Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Hackers on Friday temporarily shut down dozens of Ukrainian government websites, causing no major damage but adding to simmering tensions while Russia amasses troops on the Ukrainian border. A senior administration official, meanwhile, said the White House welcomed news of the arrests in Russia of alleged ransomware gang members, an operation Moscow said was done at the …

Massive cyberattack hits Ukrainian govt's websites as West warns on Russia conflict
2 years, 11 months ago

Massive cyberattack hits Ukrainian govt's websites as West warns on Russia conflict

India Today  

A massive cyberattack warning Ukrainians to "be afraid and expect the worst" hit government websites late on Thursday, leaving some websites inaccessible on Friday morning and prompting Kyiv to open an investigation. Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesperson told Reuters it was too early to say who could be behind the attack but said Russia had been behind similar strikes in the …

U.S. says Russia preparing ‘false flag’ operation as pretext to invade Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

U.S. says Russia preparing ‘false flag’ operation as pretext to invade Ukraine

LA Times  

Reverting to a familiar “playbook,” Russia is plotting a pretext to invade Ukraine, a “false flag” operation that would justify its actions despite a week of intense U.S.-Russia negotiations that apparently failed to move Moscow away from a scheme of regional aggression, U.S. officials said Friday. Citing fresh U.S. intelligence reports, Psaki said Russia has already dispatched operatives trained in …

‘Be afraid’: Cyberattack in Ukraine targets government websites
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Be afraid’: Cyberattack in Ukraine targets government websites

Al Jazeera  

Disruption comes as tensions with Russia escalate, as NATO and EU promise to help Kyiv weather further attacks. Ukraine’s state security service said late on Friday that it saw some signs the attack was linked to hacker groups associated with Russian intelligence services. “According to the preliminary conclusions of our experts … today’s attack occurred due to the use by …

Report says Russian hackers haven’t eased spying efforts
3 years ago

Report says Russian hackers haven’t eased spying efforts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The elite Russian state hackers behind last year’s massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign hardly eased up this year, managing plenty of infiltrations of U.S. and allied government agencies and foreign policy think tanks with consummate craft and stealth, a leading cybersecurity firm reported. A year after it discovered the SolarWinds intrusions, Mandiant said the hackers associated with Russia’s SVR …

Russians Tied To The SolarWinds Cyberattack Hacked Federal Prosecutors, DOJ Says
3 years, 4 months ago

Russians Tied To The SolarWinds Cyberattack Hacked Federal Prosecutors, DOJ Says

NPR  

Russians Tied To The SolarWinds Cyberattack Hacked Federal Prosecutors, DOJ Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP WASHINGTON — The Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign broke into the email accounts some of the most prominent federal prosecutors' offices around the country last year, the Justice Department said. The department said 80% of Microsoft email …

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