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
ICS/OT Rural Texas Towns Report Cyberattacks That Caused One Water System to Overflow A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist group, the... Associated PressApril 22, 2024