Tag: russia
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Russia-linked Sandworm APT implicated in major cyber attack on Poland’s power grid
Russia-linked APT Sandworm launched what was described as the largest cyber attack on Poland’s power grid in Dec 2025. ESET linked a late-2025 cyberattack on Poland’s energy system to the Russia-linked Sandworm APT. “Based on our analysis of the malware and associated TTPs, we attribute the attack to the Russia-aligned Sandworm APT with medium confidence due to…
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Sandworm hackers linked to failed wiper attack on Poland’s energy systems
A cyberattack targeting Poland’s power grid in late December 2025 has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Sandworm, which attempted to deploy a new destructive data-wiping malware dubbed DynoWiper during the attack.. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sandworm-hackers-linked-to-failed-wiper-attack-on-polands-energy-systems/
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Poland’s energy grid was targeted by never-before-seen wiper malware
Destructive payload unleashed on 10-year anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s grid. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/01/wiper-malware-targeted-poland-energy-grid-but-failed-to-knock-out-electricity/
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New DynoWiper Malware Used in Attempted Sandworm Attack on Polish Power Sector
The Russian nation-state hacking group known as Sandworm has been attributed to what has been described as the “largest cyber attack” targeting Poland’s power system in the last week of December 2025.The attack was unsuccessful, the country’s energy minister, Milosz Motyka, said last week.”The command of the cyberspace forces has diagnosed in the last days…
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Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive “wiper” malware across Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/researchers-say-russian-government-hackers-were-behind-attempted-poland-power-outage/
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Ransomware Hackers Leak Under Armour Customer Data
Russia-Linked Ransomware Group Dumps Customer Data After Failed Extortion Attempt. Under Armour may trade on the blood, sweat, respect slogan, but a Russia-linked ransomware group hasn’t been abiding, after they stole data pertaining to 72.7 million of the athleisure giant’s customers, then leaked it on darkweb sites after saying the retailer refused to pay a…
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Germany expels Russian diplomat accused of spying on Ukraine war effort
“Russia’s aggressive actions have consequences,” Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said after Germany announced a Russian diplomat had been expelled on suspicions of espionage. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/germany-expels-russian-diplomat-accused-spying-ukraine-war
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Leader of ransomware crew pleads guilty to four-year crime spree
Ianis Antropenko, a Russian national living in California, admitted to committing ransomware attacks against at least 50 victims. He faces up to 25 years in jail. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ianis-antropenko-russian-ransomware-leader-guilty/
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Black Basta’s alleged ringleader identified as authorities raid homes of other members
Oleg Evgenievich Nefedov, a 35-year-old Russian national, is accused of forming and running the ransomware outfit since 2022. He’s now on Europol and Interpol’s most-wanted lists. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/black-basta-leader-europol-most-wanted-list/
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Pro-Russian denial-of-service attacks target UK, NCSC warns
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a warning about the threat posed by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks from Russia-linked hacking groups who are reported to be continuing to target British organisations. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/pro-russian-denial-of-service-attacks-target-uk-ncsc-warns
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Pro-Russian hacktivist campaigns continue against UK organizations
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports ongoing cyber operations by Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting organizations in the UK and abroad. NoName057(16) … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/russian-hacktivist-groups-target-uk-organizations/
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Pro-Russian hacktivist campaigns continue against UK organizations
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre reports ongoing cyber operations by Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting organizations in the UK and abroad. NoName057(16) … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/21/russian-hacktivist-groups-target-uk-organizations/
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UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs
Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637446/UK-public-sector-CNI-in-Russian-hacktivist-crosshairs
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UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs
Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637446/UK-public-sector-CNI-in-Russian-hacktivist-crosshairs
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UK public sector, CNI in Russian hacktivist crosshairs
Hacktivists aligned to the Russian state are ramping up their targeting of UK organisations with denial of service attacks First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366637446/UK-public-sector-CNI-in-Russian-hacktivist-crosshairs
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Germany and Israel Pledge Cybersecurity Alliance
Berlin Readies Legislation Authorizing More Aggressive Stance in Cyberspace. Germany wants to drastically step up defenses against cyberattacks from foes such as Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, and it’s looking to key ally Israel for lessons and cooperation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/germany-israel-pledge-cybersecurity-alliance-a-30568
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UK authorities warn of pro-Russia groups targeting critical infrastructure, local government
The alert comes just over a month after a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and Western allies citing hacktivist activity against OT providers.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/uk-warn-pro-russia-critical-infrastructure/809992/
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UK warns of sustained cyberthreat from pro-Russian hacktivists
The National Cyber Security Centre highlighted the group known as NoName057(16) and other Russia-aligned operations that have targeted U.K. websites. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-ncsc-warning-russia-aligned-hacktivist-groups
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NCSC Warns of Increased Russian Hacktivist Threat to UK Online Services
National Cyber Security Centre says these ideologically motivated attackers are moving beyond simple website disruptions. The post NCSC Warns of Increased Russian Hacktivist Threat to UK Online Services appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ncsc-russian-hackers-target-uk/
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NCSC Warns of Russian Hacktivists Targeting UK
Tags: russiaThe post NCSC Warns of Russian Hacktivists Targeting UK appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/ncsc-warns-of-russian-hacktivists-targeting-uk/
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UK NCSC warns of Russia-linked hacktivists DDoS attacks
The UK government warns Russia-linked hacktivists are still carrying out DDoS attacks on critical infrastructure and local government systems The UK government warns that Russia-linked hacktivists are continuing DDoS attacks against critical infrastructure and local government systems. >>Today, 19th January 2026, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) a part of GCHQ has issued an […] First…
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Ransomware ‘Most Wanted’: Cops Seek Head of Black Basta
Crackdown Targets Multiple Members of Cybercrime Group, Including ‘Hash Crackers’. Police raided two suspected members of the notorious Black Basta ransomware group – tied to over 600 victims worldwide and many millions in ransom payments – in Ukraine and issued an international arrest warrant for the Russian national suspected of being the operation’s founder and…
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UK govt. warns about ongoing Russian hacktivist group attacks
The U.K. government is warning of continued malicious activity from Russian-aligned hacktivist groups targeting critical infrastructure and local government organizations in the country in disruptive denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-govt-warns-about-ongoing-russian-hacktivist-group-attacks/
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Russian Hacktivists Intensify Disruptive Cyber Pressure on UK Orgs
UK NCSC warned of disruptive cyber attacks by Russian hacktivists targeting critical infrastructure First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/russia-cyber-pressure-uk-orgs/
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Don’t underestimate pro-Russia hacktivists, warns UK’s cyber crew
They’re not the most sophisticated, but even simple attacks can lead to costly consequences First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/19/dont_underestimate_prorussia_hacktivists_warns/
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Unmasked by Leaks: The Hidden Backbone of a Ransomware Operation
The leaks tied to the BlackBasta ransomware group and Russian hosting company Media Land pulled back the curtain on something defenders rarely get to see: the internal machinery and people behind a major ransomware operation. In February 2025, an unknown individual using the handle ExploitWhispers appeared on Telegram and published a massive archive of BlackBasta’s internal chats…
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Law enforcement tracks ransomware group blamed for massive financial losses
Law enforcement agencies in Ukraine and Germany have identified two members of a Russian-affiliated ransomware group and carried out searches in western Ukraine. Search … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/19/international-ransomware-group-investigation-ukraine/
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Royal Navy’s helicopter drone makes its first autonomous flight
Capable of carrying 1-ton payload and key to strategy protecting North Atlantic from Russian submarines First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/19/helicopter_drone_for_royal_navy/