Government US Sanctions Russian Hacktivists for Targeting Critical Infrastructure US has announced sanctions against two CARR hacktivists for roles in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. Ionut ArghireJuly 22, 2024
Government Kaspersky Leaving US Following Government Ban Kaspersky is shutting down operations in the US and laying off employees following the recent Commerce Department ban. Eduard KovacsJuly 16, 2024
Cyberwarfare Mandiant Highlights Russian and Chinese Cyber Threats to NATO on Eve of 75th Anniversary Summit On the eve of NATO’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington DC, Mandiant outlines the current state of cyberthreats facing NATO and aligned countries. Kevin TownsendJuly 8, 2024
Cloud Security Kaspersky Flags Cyberespionage APT ‘CloudSorcerer’ Targeting Russian Government Kaspersky said the CloudSorcerer APT has been abusing public cloud services to exfiltrate data from Russian government entities. Ionut ArghireJuly 8, 2024
Cybercrime Russian-Linked Cybercampaigns put a Bull’s-Eye on France. Their Focus? The Olympics and Elections Baptiste Robert, a French cybersecurity expert, called on his government – and especially lawmakers – to prepare for the digital threats to come. Associated PressJuly 6, 2024
Nation-State TeamViewer Hack Officially Attributed to Russian Cyberspies TeamViewer has confirmed that the Russian cyberespionage group APT29 appears to be behind the recent hack. Eduard KovacsJuly 1, 2024
Cyberwarfare Microsoft Alerts More Customers to Email Theft in Expanding Midnight Blizzard Hack Shockwaves from the Russian government's hack of Microsoft's corporate infrastructure continue to spread as the victim pool widens. Ryan NaraineJune 28, 2024
Data Breaches Russian APT Reportedly Behind New TeamViewer Hack TeamViewer’s corporate network was hacked and some reports say the Russian group APT29 is behind the attack. Eduard KovacsJune 28, 2024
Malware & Threats US Announces Charges, Reward for Russian National Behind Wiper Attacks on Ukraine The US Justice Department has announced charges against Amin Stigal for conducting wiper cyberattacks on Ukraine in 2022. Ionut ArghireJune 27, 2024
Cyberwarfare The EU Targets Russia’s LNG Ghost Fleet With Sanctions as Concern Mounts About Hybrid Attacks Some expressed concern about a rise in hybrid attacks by Russia – including allegations of election interference, cyberattacks and sabotage. Associated PressJune 26, 2024
Tracking & Law Enforcement EU Sanctions Six Russian Hackers The European Council has added six Russian hackers to the EU’s sanctions list for their cyberattacks against member states and Ukraine. Eduard KovacsJune 25, 2024
Malware & Threats Google, Microsoft: Russian Threat Actors Pose High Risk to 2024 Paris Olympics Google and Microsoft warn of elevated risks of cyber threats facing the 2024 Paris Olympics, especially from Russian threat actors. Ionut ArghireJune 6, 2024
Fraud & Identity Theft Threat Actors Abuse GitHub to Distribute Multiple Information Stealers Russian-speaking threat actors are caught abusing a GitHub profile to distribute information stealers posing as legitimate software. Ionut ArghireMay 15, 2024
Cyberwarfare NATO Draws a Cyber Red Line in Tensions With Russia Weakening liberal democracies and weakening the NATO alliance are conjoined in the hybrid war that Russia is conducting against Ukraine. Kevin TownsendMay 13, 2024
Cybercrime Germany Recalls Its Ambassador in Russia for a Week in Protest Over a Hacker Attack Germany recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations in Berlin following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party. Associated PressMay 7, 2024
Cyberwarfare German Foreign Minister Says Russia will Face Consequences for Monthslong Cyber Espionage Germany accused Russian military agents of hacking the top echelons of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other government and industrial targets. Associated PressMay 4, 2024
Cybercrime Botnet Disrupted by FBI Still Used by Russian Spies, Cybercriminals A botnet dismantled in January and used by Russia-linked APT28 consisted of more than just Ubiquiti Edge OS routers. Ionut ArghireMay 3, 2024
ICS/OT Russian Hackers Target Industrial Systems in North America, Europe Government agencies are sharing recommendations following attacks claimed by pro-Russian hacktivists on ICS/OT systems. Eduard KovacsMay 2, 2024
Vulnerabilities CISA Warns of Windows Print Spooler Flaw After Microsoft Sees Russian Exploitation CISA warns organizations of a two-year-old Windows Print Spooler vulnerability being exploited in the wild. Ionut ArghireApril 24, 2024
Malware & Threats Russian Cyberspies Deliver ‘GooseEgg’ Malware to Government Organizations Russia-linked APT28 deploys the GooseEgg post-exploitation tool against numerous US and European organizations. Ionut ArghireApril 23, 2024