The operation is the latest effort by the Biden administration to thwart actions by Russia by making them public before Moscow can strike.
Tag: Cyberattacks and Hackers
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.
Biden Warns Private Sector of Potential Russian Cyberattacks
The president cited “evolving intelligence” and urged companies to strengthen their defenses immediately.
Ukraine Says Cyberattack Was Largest in Its History
Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, said the attack “bore traces of foreign intelligence services.”
What We Learned About Pegasus, the Smartphone Cracker
Israel used the NSO Group’s cyberweapon as a tool of diplomacy. The F.B.I. tested it for domestic surveillance. Then everything soured. Here are highlights of a New York Times Magazine investigation.
Microsoft Warns of Cyber Attack on Ukrainian Computer Networks
The malware was revealed as Russian troops remained massed at the Ukrainian border, and after Ukrainian government agencies had their websites defaced.
Ransomware Group REvil Dismantled in Raids, Russia Says
Moscow said the ransomware group REvil “ceased to exist” after raids and arrests. It is not clear if the operation will ease tensions with Washington.
Journalists in El Salvador Targeted With Spyware Intended for Criminals
The announcement came months after the U.S. government blacklisted the Israeli firm that produces Pegasus, the technology used to target the journalists.
Biden Administration Warns Against Spyware Targeting Dissidents
The U.S. intelligence community offered steps that would mitigate — but not stop — spyware developed by firms like the NSO Group.
Hackers Target Newfoundland’s Health Care System
The province has said little about a cyberattack that delayed or canceled medical procedures and leaked personal information.