A new study by Microsoft shows that Russian cyberattacks often happened within days or even hours of missile strikes.
Tag: Cyberwarfare and Defense
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.
Pro-Russian Hackers Ramp Up Use of Facebook, Its Parent Company Says
Hackers in Russia and Belarus are using Meta’s platform for cyberespionage and disinformation campaigns, executives said.
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.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Zelensky Addressed the U.N.
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Hackers’ Fake Claims of Ukrainian Surrender Aren’t Fooling Anyone. So What’s Their Goal?
Experts say the hackers’ intentions might not be to actually trick anyone, but to erode confidence in Ukrainian media outlets and institutions.
When Nokia Pulled Out of Russia, a Vast Surveillance System Remained
The Finnish company played a key role in enabling Russia’s cyberspying, documents show, raising questions of corporate responsibility.
U.S. Accuses 4 Russians of Hacking Infrastructure, Including Nuclear Plant
The announcement covered hackings from 2012 to 2018, but served as yet another warning from the Biden administration of Russia’s ability to conduct such operations.
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.