Companies, people in hackers’ snare as war rages in Europe
2 years, 9 months ago

Companies, people in hackers’ snare as war rages in Europe

Live Mint  

As the intensity of the war increased in Ukraine, so did a wave of cyberattacks around the world. “While we have not observed any direct impact on Indian organizations yet, the correlations between technologies and infrastructure could mean any organization from a different region can become collateral and get caught in the crosshairs," said Vicky Ray, principal researcher, Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity company. According to security experts, cybercriminals are also taking advantage of the situation to dupe individuals eager to donate to Ukraine’s war efforts and provide aid to citizens in the war-torn country. Hacktivists, cybercriminals, white hat researchers or even tech firms are choosing a clear side, emboldened to act on behalf of their choices," said Lotem Finkelstein, head of threat intelligence at CheckPoint. Ukraine’s vice prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has even directed users towards Telegram channels for donations and to help what Fedorov called the “IT army".

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How Ukrainian hackers duped Russian army wives to pose for 'calendar'
2 months ago

How Ukrainian hackers duped Russian army wives to pose for 'calendar'

Daily Mail  

A group of Ukrainian hackers is developing quite the reputation for enacting a unique brand of vigilante justice on Russian military men involved in Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine. Colonel Sergei Atroshchenko - commander of the 980th Assault Aviation Regiment - ordered a pair of warplanes to drop two 500kg bombs on Mariupol's theatre on March 16, 2022. Hackers also …

Russia-linked hackers' phishing campaign against Ukraine is disrupted
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia-linked hackers' phishing campaign against Ukraine is disrupted

NPR  

Russia-linked hackers' phishing campaign against Ukraine is disrupted Hackers with ties to Russia planned to launch a massive phishing campaign against Ukraine, taking advantage of the recently lifted moratorium on evictions in the country. PRINCE: And they were preparing to launch a campaign against Ukrainian citizens - targeting them, taking advantage of some news that was going on on the …

Ukraine says Russian hackers were inside their telecom network since May last year
11 months, 3 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 …

Cybercriminals use Israel-Hamas conflict to spread crypto fundraising scams on X, Telegram and Instagram: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Cybercriminals use Israel-Hamas conflict to spread crypto fundraising scams on X, Telegram and Instagram: Report

The Hindu  

Scammers are using the Israel-Hamas conflict and the death of civilians in Palestine and Gaza to list dubious cryptocurrency wallet addresses and lure unsuspecting victims into sending them funds. Several posts on X, formerly Twitter, Telegram and Instagram were found to list dubious cryptocurrency wallets, a report from the Bleeping Computer said. Posts on social networking platforms share emotive messages …

Meet the man leading the front-line effort in Ukraine's cyberwar with Russia
1 year, 3 months ago

Meet the man leading the front-line effort in Ukraine's cyberwar with Russia

NPR  

Meet the man leading the front-line effort in Ukraine's cyberwar with Russia Enlarge this image toggle caption NurPhoto via Getty Images NurPhoto via Getty Images KYIV, Ukraine — In the first days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion into Ukraine, Illia Vitiuk and his colleagues feared the worst: the fall of Kyiv. The SBU's cyber department was created in 2012, …

Ukraine says it prevented Russian hacking of armed forces combat system
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine says it prevented Russian hacking of armed forces combat system

The Hindu  

Ukrainian special services have foiled an attempt by Russian hackers to penetrate the Ukrainian Armed Forces' combat information system, the SBU security service said on Tuesday. Ukraine has reported an increase in Russian attempts to hack into computer systems of the Ukrainian government, armed forces and energy sector since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022. "As a …

Pro-Ukrainian hackers claim to have crippled Russia’s entire banking system: Reports
1 year, 6 months ago

Pro-Ukrainian hackers claim to have crippled Russia’s entire banking system: Reports

India TV News  

In a major blow to the Russian banking system, a pro-Ukrainian hackers group reportedly took down Infotel JSC-- a Russian internet service provider crucial for operating a platform that Moscow banks use to facilitate the financial system. According to a report by Pravda, the hackers first attacked a number of Russian websites and then published a banner, demanding to pour …

Hacktivism Is Back and Messier Than Ever
1 year, 11 months ago

Hacktivism Is Back and Messier Than Ever

Wired  

During its brutal war in Ukraine, Russian troops have burnt cities to the ground, raped and tortured civilians, and committed scores of potential war crimes. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine spawned scores of hacktivist groups on both sides of the conflict, while in Iran and Israel, so-called hacktivist groups are launching increasingly destructive attacks. This new wave of hacktivism, which …

Russia-Ukraine war reaches dark side of the internet
2 years ago

Russia-Ukraine war reaches dark side of the internet

Al Jazeera  

The darknet has become another, quiet front in the war as Russian and Ukrainian hackers, once united, drift apart. And yes, afterwards, there were larger arrests.” After the downfall of Hydra, much of its customer base and merchants regrouped on RuTor, an online forum that is one of the Russian internet’s oldest cybercrime hangouts. One thing Killnet has certainly been …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Hackers, nurses and Arnold: Inside the struggle to get information on the Ukraine war to Russians
2 years, 9 months ago

Hackers, nurses and Arnold: Inside the struggle to get information on the Ukraine war to Russians

CNN  

Washington CNN — The information campaign over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is in full swing as a wide cast of characters – from the US State Department to Ukrainian hackers to Arnold Schwarzenegger – tries to circumvent Russian censors to get the truth about the war on Ukraine to Russian citizens. Not a ‘silver bullet’ “None of it is a …

Charity warns people to beware of scammers trying to exploit Ukraine crisis
2 years, 9 months ago

Charity warns people to beware of scammers trying to exploit Ukraine crisis

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Advice Direct Scotland said it …

‘I want to donate to the Ukrainian military.’ Crowdfunding becomes part of Ukraine’s arsenal
2 years, 9 months ago

‘I want to donate to the Ukrainian military.’ Crowdfunding becomes part of Ukraine’s arsenal

LA Times  

It was one of the more unusual online crowdfunding efforts in recent years: When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, many internet users and some mainstream American news outlets shared links for donating to Ukraine’s outmatched military. “I’ve had several folks reach out and say, ‘Hey, I want to donate to the Ukrainian military,” said Lindy Kyzer, director of content …

Ukraine digital army brews cyberattacks, intel and infowar
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine digital army brews cyberattacks, intel and infowar

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Formed in a fury to counter Russia’s blitzkrieg attack, Ukraine’s hundreds-strong volunteer “hacker” corps is much more than a paramilitary cyberattack force in Europe’s first major war of the internet age. A self-organizing swarm,” said Roman Zakharov, a 37-year-old IT executive at the center of Ukraine’s bootstrap digital army. The overall effort was spurred by the creation of …

Ukraine cyber official: We only attack military targets
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine cyber official: We only attack military targets

The Independent  

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Ukraine to unveil NFTs to support military as crypto funding push continues
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine to unveil NFTs to support military as crypto funding push continues

The Hindu  

Ukraine will unveil plans for NFTs to support its armed forces, its vice-prime minister said on Thursday, the latest move in Kyiv's efforts to raise funds in crypto assets after Russia invaded the country last week. "We will announce NFTs to support Ukrainian Armed Forces soon," Mykhailo Fedorov said in a tweet, without giving any further details of the project. …

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 …

Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia

India Today  

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. A …

War In Ukraine: Country Calls On Hacker Group To Fight Back Russian Cyber Attacks
2 years, 10 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 …

Ahead of Russian military attack, Ukraine was hit by another cyber attack
2 years, 10 months ago

Ahead of Russian military attack, Ukraine was hit by another cyber attack

India Today  

A newly discovered piece of destructive software found circulating in Ukraine has hit hundreds of computers, according to researchers at the cybersecurity firm ESET, part of what Ukrainian officials said was an intensifying wave of hacks aimed at the country. Researchers found that the wiping software appeared to have been digitally signed with a certificate issued to an obscure Cypriot …

Cyberattacks knock out sites of Ukrainian army, major banks
2 years, 10 months ago

Cyberattacks knock out sites of Ukrainian army, major banks

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A series of cyberattacks on Tuesday knocked the websites of the Ukrainian army, the defense ministry and major banks offline, Ukrainian authorities said, as tensions persisted over the threat of a possible Russian invasion. “We don’t have any information of other disruptive actions that be hidden by this DDoS attack,” said Victor Zhora, a top Ukrainian cyberdefense …

Ukraine says government websites and banks were hit with denial of service attack
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine says government websites and banks were hit with denial of service attack

NPR  

Ukraine says government websites and banks were hit with denial of service attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Ukrainian Defense Ministry/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Ukrainian Defense Ministry/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images WASHINGTON — Amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, multiple Ukrainian government websites and banking systems were temporarily inaccessible to users Tuesday afternoon. The State Service of Special …

Ukraine’s Defense—and Hacktivists—Have Raised Over $4M in Cryptocurrency
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine’s Defense—and Hacktivists—Have Raised Over $4M in Cryptocurrency

Wired  

This story was originally published on on February 8, and has been updated to include events following Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine. Cryptocurrency payments to military and hacktivist groups in Ukraine aimed at countering Russian aggression against the country rose sharply in the second half of 2021, according to cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain analysis firm Elliptic. And now, in …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

Ukraine is hit by a massive cyberattack that targeted government websites
2 years, 11 months ago

Ukraine is hit by a massive cyberattack that targeted government websites

NPR  

Ukraine is hit by a massive cyberattack that targeted government websites Enlarge this image toggle caption Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters Dozens of Ukrainian government sites have been hit by an ominous cyberattack, with hackers warning people to "be afraid and expect the worst." Sponsor Message "As a result of a massive cyber attack, the websites of the Ministry of Foreign …

The Russian hacker group behind the SolarWinds attack is at it again, Microsoft says
3 years, 2 months ago

The Russian hacker group behind the SolarWinds attack is at it again, Microsoft says

NPR  

The Russian hacker group behind the SolarWinds attack is at it again, Microsoft says Enlarge this image toggle caption Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images Last year a hacker group used a bit of malicious code it hid in a software update by the company SolarWinds to launch an immense cyberattack against U.S. government agencies and …

Russia's SVR hijacked email system of US aid agency to target NGOs, think tanks critical of Putin
3 years, 6 months ago

Russia's SVR hijacked email system of US aid agency to target NGOs, think tanks critical of Putin

Firstpost  

According to cybersecurity firm SecureWorks, the Russian hackers targeted the Atlantic Council and EU Disinfo Lab, which have both exposed several Russian disinformation campaigns Washington: A newly disclosed effort by Russian intelligence to hijack the email system of a US government agency prompted leading Democrats on Friday to urge stronger action against Moscow for accelerating cyberattacks before President Joe Biden’s …

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