Cyber war news
Japan will launch DARPA-esque research institute for cyberwarfare
Japanese officials on Monday announced the opening of a new government-run defense research institute this fall, as reported by the Kyodo News agency.
Read more about Japan will launch DARPA-esque research institute for cyberwarfare
China testing 'dual use' technology on secret spaceplane likely, experts say
China is most likely testing technology on its shadowy, uncrewed reusable spacecraft, which launches atop a rocket booster and lands at a secretive military airfield, several renowned space experts say.
Read more about China testing 'dual use' technology on secret spaceplane likely, experts say
Hackers cut heat to 600 buildings in the peak of winter
Researchers claim that Russian-linked malware allowed attackers to turn off the heating in hundreds of apartment buildings in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, leaving residents in freezing temperatures for two days in mid-January.
Read more about Hackers cut heat to 600 buildings in the peak of winter
Zelenska didn’t buy a Bugatti hypercar for $4.8M
“News” of Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady, buying a limited edition Bugatti hypercar left Ukraine supporters furious – except she never bought it.
Read more about Zelenska didn’t buy a Bugatti hypercar for $4.8M
Is GhostSec finished with cybercrime?
I remember the day I tried to hang up my black hat for good.
Read more about Is GhostSec finished with cybercrime?
Transatlantic flight disrupted by GPS jamming incident, first time in history
A plane flying from Madrid to Toronto could not ascend to a higher altitude, reportedly due to GPS jamming.
Read more about Transatlantic flight disrupted by GPS jamming incident, first time in history
Russian Matryoshka strikes the media ahead of the Paris Olympics
French authorities have identified pro-Russian disinformation targeting French speakers worldwide.
Read more about Russian Matryoshka strikes the media ahead of the Paris Olympics
Ukraine knocks out Russian services in 'large-scale' DDoS attack
Weddings have been canceled “en-masse” in Russia as a result of a cyberattack against the country’s institutions claimed by Ukraine.
Read more about Ukraine knocks out Russian services in 'large-scale' DDoS attack
Ukrainian officials targeted via Signal app
Attackers attempted to utilize Signal messaging to infect Ukrainian civil service officials and military personnel, the State Special Communications Service of Ukraine (SSSCIP) has reported.
Read more about Ukrainian officials targeted via Signal app
Russia reportedly has means to disrupt Starlink in Ukraine
Russia is testing a powerful electronic weapons system capable of interfering with and disrupting Starlink’s satellite internet service in Ukraine, The New York Times (NYT) quoted Ukrainian officials.
Read more about Russia reportedly has means to disrupt Starlink in Ukraine
Russian hackers APT28 unleash malware campaign on Polish gov
Poland’s national cybersecurity agency said on Wednesday the Kremlin-backed hacker group APT 28 was found targeting Polish government institutions earlier this week – the latest in a series of Russian cyberattacks aimed at NATO-allied nations supporting Ukraine.
Read more about Russian hackers APT28 unleash malware campaign on Polish gov
Google's Mandiant elevates Russian threat group Sandworm to APT44
Google’s Mandiant gives the Russian military-backed hacker collective Sandworm a new identity – APT44 – distinguishing the cyberespionage group as a continuously evolving and formidable threat, not just impacting Ukraine, but the entire geo-political landscape.
Read more about Google's Mandiant elevates Russian threat group Sandworm to APT44
Iran’s missile strikes against Israel bolstered by cyberattacks, multiple gangs involved
Prior to Iran’s missile attack on Israel, the pro-Iranian cyber gang named Handala claimed to have breached radar systems and sent 500,000 text messages to Israeli citizens. Iran-sponsored cyberattacks have significantly increased in recent weeks, with multiple hacker groups now also shifting their focus to Israeli targets.
Read more about Iran’s missile strikes against Israel bolstered by cyberattacks, multiple gangs involved
Ukraine’s Blackjack credited for taking down data center used by Russian military
Ukraine has reportedly destroyed a major data center used by the Russian military and state-owned companies such as Gazprom, Lukoil, and Rosneft.
Read more about Ukraine’s Blackjack credited for taking down data center used by Russian military
Russia claims of US cyber offense surface on X
Russian cybersecurity firms have allegedly designated a US government offensive cyber group with its very own codename, Sand Eagle.
Read more about Russia claims of US cyber offense surface on X
North Korea accused of hacking into chip makers
Hackers broke into chipmaking equipment manufacturers in South Korea to boost the North's weapons programs, spy agency says.
Read more about North Korea accused of hacking into chip makers
Germany targeted by Russian propaganda, claims analyst
A Russian disinformation campaign is targeting the German government and its voters in the run-up to elections.
Read more about Germany targeted by Russian propaganda, claims analyst
US disrupts Russian espionage botnet
The Department of Justice (DoJ) says it has taken down a global botnet controlled by Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU.
Read more about US disrupts Russian espionage botnet
Arrest warrant issued for Meta spokesperson, from Russia with love
A Moscow court this week issued an arrest order for Meta spokesperson Andy Stone on charges of inciting terrorism. Is this Kremlin propaganda or does Stone seriously need to watch his back?
Read more about Arrest warrant issued for Meta spokesperson, from Russia with love
Russian APT28 phishing Ukraine's military to steal login info
Ukraine’s National Cyber Security Coordination Center (NCSCC) is warning its military members of a new phishing campaign led by the Russian government backed cybercriminal group APT28.
Read more about Russian APT28 phishing Ukraine's military to steal login info
