Cyber warfare

US announces a $10M reward for Russia’s GRU hacker behind attacks on UkraineUS announces a $10M reward for Russia’s GRU hacker behind attacks on Ukraine

US announces a $10M reward for Russia’s GRU hacker behind attacks on Ukraine

The US DoJ announced charges against a member of Russia's military intelligence service GRU for conducting wiper attacks on Ukraine…

1 year ago
China-linked Velvet Ant uses F5 BIG-IP malware in cyber espionage campaignChina-linked Velvet Ant uses F5 BIG-IP malware in cyber espionage campaign

China-linked Velvet Ant uses F5 BIG-IP malware in cyber espionage campaign

Chinese cyberespionage group Velvet Ant was spotted using custom malware to target F5 BIG-IP appliances to breach target networks. In…

1 year ago
Two Ukrainians accused of spreading Russian propaganda and hack soldiers’ phonesTwo Ukrainians accused of spreading Russian propaganda and hack soldiers’ phones

Two Ukrainians accused of spreading Russian propaganda and hack soldiers’ phones

Ukraine’s security service (SBU) detained two individuals accused of supporting Russian intelligence in spreading propaganda and hacking soldiers' phones. Ukraine’s…

1 year ago
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Ukraine CERT-UA warned of cyber attacks targeting defense forces with SPECTR malware as part of a cyber espionage campaign dubbed…

1 year ago
CERT-UA warns of malware campaign conducted by threat actor UAC-0006CERT-UA warns of malware campaign conducted by threat actor UAC-0006

CERT-UA warns of malware campaign conducted by threat actor UAC-0006

The Ukraine CERT-UA warns of a concerning increase in cyberattacks attributed to the financially-motivated threat actor UAC-0006. The Computer Emergency…

1 year ago
Pro-Russia hackers targeted Kosovo’s government websitesPro-Russia hackers targeted Kosovo’s government websites

Pro-Russia hackers targeted Kosovo’s government websites

Pro-Russia hackers targeted government websites in Kosovo in retaliation for the government's support to Ukraine with military equipment. Pro-Russia hackers…

1 year ago
Pro-Russia hackers target critical infrastructure in North America and EuropePro-Russia hackers target critical infrastructure in North America and Europe

Pro-Russia hackers target critical infrastructure in North America and Europe

Government agencies from the US, Canada and the UK warn of Russian threat actors targeting critical infrastructure in North America…

1 year ago
US offers a $10 million reward for information on four Iranian nationalsUS offers a $10 million reward for information on four Iranian nationals

US offers a $10 million reward for information on four Iranian nationals

The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four Iranian nationals for their role in cyberattacks against the…

1 year ago
FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructureFBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

China-linked threat actors are preparing cyber attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure warned FBI Director Christopher Wray. FBI Director Christopher Wray…

1 year ago
Previously unknown Kapeka backdoor linked to Russian Sandworm APTPreviously unknown Kapeka backdoor linked to Russian Sandworm APT

Previously unknown Kapeka backdoor linked to Russian Sandworm APT

Russia-linked APT Sandworm employed a previously undocumented backdoor called Kapeka in attacks against Eastern Europe since 2022. WithSecure researchers identified a…

1 year ago