Russian hackers ‘disrupt Turkey-Syria earthquake aid’ in cyber attack on Nato
1 year, 10 months ago

Russian hackers ‘disrupt Turkey-Syria earthquake aid’ in cyber attack on Nato

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 Russian hackers launched a cyber attack on Nato which disrupted communication with an aircraft providing earthquake aid to Turkey and Syria, according to reports. A Nato official confirmed that it had fallen victim to a cyber attack, which led to the Nato Special Operations Headquarters website and other associated websites going down for a couple of hours. Confirming the hackers’ attack, the Nato official told the newspaper: “Nato cyber experts are actively addressing an incident affecting some Nato websites. Nato deals with cyber incidents on a regular basis, and takes cyber security very seriously.” Speaking at a press conference convened ahead of a meeting of defence ministers, Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg added that the alliance has deployed additional protective measures since Sunday.

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NATO leaders set to offer Ukraine major support package but membership is off the table for now
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO leaders set to offer Ukraine major support package but membership is off the table for now

The Independent  

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Russian hackers block websites in retaliation for Leopard tanks
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian hackers block websites in retaliation for Leopard tanks

Dutch News  

Pro-Russian hackers have been blamed for forcing the websites of Dutch commercial ports offline last week. A group of pro-Russian hackers known as NoName0157 said it carried out the attacks in response to the Netherlands’ decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine, RTL Nieuws reported. Tom Hegel, of US-based cybersecurity company SentinelOne, said the group was a small collective of …

Russian hackers block websites in retaliation for Leopard tanks
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian hackers block websites in retaliation for Leopard tanks

Dutch News  

Pro-Russian hackers have been blamed for forcing the websites of Dutch commercial ports offline last week. A group of pro-Russian hackers known as NoName0157 said it carried out the attacks in response to the Netherlands’ decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine, RTL Nieuws reported. Tom Hegel, of US-based cybersecurity company SentinelOne, said the group was a small collective of …

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 …

Russian hackers suspected over cyber attack on US airports
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian hackers suspected over cyber attack on US airports

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 hackers have reportedly …

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, …

‘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 …

Russia blocks media outlets, others hacked over Ukraine war
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia blocks media outlets, others hacked over Ukraine war

The Independent  

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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 …

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

War In Ukraine: Important Ukrainian Government Websites Hacked
2 years, 10 months ago

War In Ukraine: Important Ukrainian Government Websites Hacked

News 18  

Important websites of the Ukrainian government were reportedly hit by cyberattacks as Russian forces mobilised in the separatist regions of Ukraine. CNN in its report quoted Charles Carmakal, senior vice president and chief technology officer for cybersecurity firm Mandian saying “We are aware of multiple commercial and government organisations in Ukraine impacted by the destructive malware today.” There is no …

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Series Of Cyberattacks Shake Ukraine Amid Invasion Threat From Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Series Of Cyberattacks Shake Ukraine Amid Invasion Threat From Russia

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid threats of Russian invasion, a series of cyberattacks on Tuesday pulled down the websites of the Ukrainian army, the defence ministry, and major banks causing fear among the Ukrainians. Meanwhile, the customers at Ukraine’s largest state-owned bank, Privatbank, and state-owned Sberbank faced problems regarding online payments and bank apps due to these attacks. The attackers were also …

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 …

Cyberattack hits websites of Ukraine defense ministry and armed forces
2 years, 10 months ago

Cyberattack hits websites of Ukraine defense ministry and armed forces

CNN  

CNN — A cyberattack hit the websites of Ukraine’s defense ministry and armed forces, and the websites of two Ukrainian banks on Tuesday, according to Ukrainian government agencies’ statements. “It’s too early to attribute” responsibility, Victor Zhora, a deputy chairman at the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine – who is investigating the incident – told …

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 …

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 …

Russian intelligence poses new cyber attack threat, UK and US security agencies say
3 years, 7 months ago

Russian intelligence poses new cyber attack threat, UK and US security agencies say

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 Russian foreign intelligence service, SVR, was blamed for …

Russian cyberthreat extends to coronavirus vaccine research
4 years, 5 months ago

Russian cyberthreat extends to coronavirus vaccine research

Salon  

A Russian cyberespionage group that hacked into election networks before the 2016 U.S. presidential election is now attempting to steal coronavirus vaccine information from researchers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. By the late 1990s, Russian cyberespionage had grown to include the multi-year "Moonlight Maze" intrusions into U.S. military and other government computers, foretelling the massive espionage from Russia today. …

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