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.
Tag: Cyberattacks and Hackers
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.
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.
Russia Uses Cyberattacks in Ukraine to Support Military Strikes, Report Finds
A new study by Microsoft shows that Russian cyberattacks often happened within days or even hours of missile strikes.
Hackers Claim to Target Russian Institutions in Barrage of Cyberattacks and Leaks
While the authenticity of leaked data could not be verified, the effort appears to be part of a campaign by hackers opposed to the Kremlin.
Ukraine Says It Thwarted a Sophisticated Russian Cyberattack on Its Power Grid
Experts say the hacking, while unsuccessful, was among the most complex cyberattacks they have seen in the war so far.
U.S. Says It Secretly Removed Malware Worldwide, Pre-empting Russian Cyberattacks
The operation is the latest effort by the Biden administration to thwart actions by Russia by making them public before Moscow can strike.
With Eye to Russia, Biden Administration Asks Companies to Report Cyberattacks
A new law requires companies to tell the federal government about hacks, but the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency still has to work out the details of what must be reported.