Cyber war news
NATO member websites targeted by pro-Russian hackers
The pro-Russian hacking group UserSec claims it's launching a new cyber campaign against NATO member nations.
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Russian dissident gets three years in prison colony for DDoS attacks on military website
A pro-Ukraine activist based in Russia has been sentenced to three years in a prison colony for launching cyberattacks on its Ministry of Defense.
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Russian hackers hit Polish news sites in DDoS attack
Multiple Polish news websites were knocked offline Thursday after being hit by DDoS attacks said to be instigated by Russian hackers.
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Ukraine's IT Army targets web cameras to curb Russian OSINT efforts
The IT Army of Ukraine, a pro-Kyiv hacker collective, targets web cameras stationed in the country to prevent Russian forces from seeing its troop movements before the long-awaited counteroffensive.
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Pro-Russian group knocks out French Senate’s website
NoName, the pro-Russian hacker collective, took down the website of the French Senate, citing Paris’ arms aid to Ukraine.
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YouTube removes more channels promoting the Kremlin’s agenda
Google has terminated over 900 YouTube channels identified as part of the Russia-linked influence operations. The channels supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and were critical of NATO, Kyiv, and the West in general.
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Russia’s top hacker exposed by Ukrainian activists
A suspected Kremlin hacker linked to the infamous Fancy Bear cyber espionage group and wanted by the FBI has allegedly been given a taste of his own medicine.
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AliExpress hackers order Russian fighter $25k worth of adult toys
Pro-Ukrainian hacktivists have penetrated the AliExpress shopping account of a Russian “war influencer,” ordering him $25,000 worth of adult toys.
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Pro-Russian gamers hack STALKER franchise, partial leaks of new release
A disgruntled pro-Russian online gamer community has hacked the Ukrainian-owned GSC Game World, stealing 30GB of materials and accusing the company of blatant anti-Russian sentiment.
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Killnet leader urges cyberattack on German arms maker Rheinmetall
The attack coincides with Rheinmetall bosses discussing a new tank factory in Ukraine as the Russian invasion of the Eastern European nation continues.
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Russian group targets Kremlin critics with doctored YouTube videos
High-profile Westerners who speak out against the Kremlin are being targeted by twin threat groups, thought to be affiliated to Russia, who trick them into recorded conversations. These are edited to make the subject appear foolish or not credible and posted on YouTube and other platforms, a cyber watchdog warns.
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Russia blacklists Snapchat, WhatsApp, and more in latest propaganda move
The Russian Federation has added a new collection of Western-based social media apps to its infamous Register of Prohibited Sites, including Snapchat, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
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Ukrainian government targeted with remote surveillance programs
The government Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) has observed a phishing campaign designed to spy upon Ukrainian officials.
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Pro-Russian Killnet targets US hospitals
Russian hacktivist group Killnet launched multiple DDoS attacks on the US healthcare system, protesting US support for Ukraine.
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Brand new wiper malware SwiftSlicer, now sixth Sandworm strain targeting Ukraine
The ESET research group has identified a fresh wiper malware strain inside Ukraine, attributed to Russian APT hacker group Sandworm.
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Russian artists release Killnet-themed rings and songs
One the foremost pro-Russian hacktivist groups, Killnet, has drawn some fairly ostentatious supporters, with jewelry and music produced in its honor, cyber pundit Radware claims.
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Soldiers hurt Ukraine far more than hackers, says WEF
If you are thinking that 21st-century Armageddon will come in the form of a massive cyberattack, you should think again because, in the past year, tanks and guns have proved to be by far the worst threat to Ukraine, says the World Economic Forum (WEF).
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Ukraine: A world lesson in cyber warfare
Cyber warfare – once considered the wave of the future – is now a permanent part of battlefield tactics.
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Pro-Russian hacktivist group uses crypto to lure volunteers
In its latest strategy to gain notoriety on the hacktivist landscape, Pro-Russian group NoName057(16) is advertising cryptocurrency payouts to volunteer hackers in exchange for technological firepower.
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Pro-Russian hackers say they breached Samsung
Genesis Day, a pro-Russian hacktivist group, claims to have breached Samsung’s internal servers over South Korea’s cooperation with NATO.
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