Moscow also appears to be stepping up influence operations to weaken European and U.S. support for sending more aid to the Ukrainian government.
Tag: Cyberattacks and Hackers
Lawmakers Signal Inquiries Into US Government’s Use of Foreign Spyware
The moves come as Congress passed a measure last week to try to rein in the proliferation of the hacking tools.
Internal Documents Show How Close the F.B.I. Came to Deploying Spyware
Christopher Wray, the F.B.I.’s director, told Congress last December that the bureau purchased the phone hacking tool Pegasus for research and development purposes.
Greece to Ban Sale of Spyware After Government Is Accused of Surveillance
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the ban after a news report claimed that he had directed the use of spyware against prominent politicians and journalists, which he denied.
How Australia Fell Behind on Data Privacy
A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
How Australia Fell Behind on Data Privacy
A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
Greece’s Mitsotakis Fends Off Accusations His Government Spied on Rivals
Revelations that the cellphone of a top opposition politician was tapped have shaken the government and stoked concerns over just how widespread such surveillance is.
Senior European Parliament Member Targeted as Spyware Abuse Spreads
The attempted hack of a Greek opposition leader is the first aimed at a European Parliament member to be detected, but he has plenty of company among politicians, journalists and dissidents.
Lithuania Blames Russia for Cyberattacks
Hackers have struck dozens of Lithuanian government and private organizations, according to a Lithuanian official.
Spain Says Cellphones of Prime Minister and Defense Minister Were Hacked
Officials said the devices were breached by the Pegasus spyware, made by an Israeli company, which is intended to track illegal behavior but has been misused by some governments.