The Eastern European countries had sought to buy Pegasus, spyware made by an Israeli firm, to carry out intelligence operations against Russia, according to people with knowledge of the discussions.
Tag: Cyberwarfare and Defense
Biden Warns Private Sector of Potential Russian Cyberattacks
The president cited “evolving intelligence” and urged companies to strengthen their defenses immediately.
Finding a Way Out of the War in Ukraine Proves Elusive
Attempts at diplomacy have hit a stone wall as President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia refuses to engage in any serious negotiation, but his endgame is unclear.
Ukrainian Minister Has Turned Digital Tools Into Modern Weapons of War
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s youngest minister, has turned technology, cryptocurrency and social media into modern weapons of war.
Tech Companies Help Defend Ukraine Against Cyberattacks
After years of talks about the need for public-private partnerships to combat cyberattacks, the war in Ukraine is stress-testing the system.
Kazakhstan’s Internet Shutdowns Could Be a Warning for Ukraine
Control of the internet is increasingly part of any modern conflict.
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.”
Inside Ukraine’s Cybercommand Center, Hours Before Attack
A day before Ukraine announced its Defense Ministry and banking servers had been hacked, our video team toured the country’s Cybercommand Center, where officials have been preparing for this scenario for years.
U.S. Sends Official to Help NATO Brace for Russian Cyberattacks
Intelligence assessments suggest that a Russian invasion of Ukraine would most likely be preceded by cyberattacks on Ukraine’s electric grid, its communications systems and its government.
The New Spy Wars
A tale about Israel, Pegasus and the world.