Tag: russia
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Another data wiper found in Ukrainian critical infrastructure
The new PathWiper, spotted in an attack on Ukrainian critical infrastructure, has similarities to wiper malware previously deployed by the Russian group known as Sandworm. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pathwiper-malware-critical-infrastructure-ukraine
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U.S. Offers $10M bounty for info on RedLine malware creator and state hackers
The U.S. offers up to $10M for info on state hackers linked to RedLine malware and its creator, Maxim Rudometov, tied to attacks on U.S. infrastructure. The U.S. Department of State offers a reward of up to $10 million for information nation-state actors linked to the RedLine infostealer and its alleged author, Russian national Maxim…
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New pathWiper Malware Targets Critical Infrastructure to Deploy Admin Tools
Cisco Talos has uncovered a sophisticated and destructive cyberattack targeting a critical infrastructure entity in Ukraine, deploying a previously unknown wiper malware dubbed >>PathWiper.
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Hackers Exploit Roundcube Vulnerability to Steal User Credentials via XSS Attack
Tags: attack, credentials, cve, cyber, exploit, group, hacker, intelligence, russia, threat, vulnerability, xssA recent spearphishing campaign targeting Polish entities has been attributed with high confidence to the UNC1151 threat actor, a group linked to Belarusian state interests and, according to some sources, Russian intelligence services. CERT Polska reports that the attackers leveraged a critical vulnerability in the Roundcube webmail platform”, CVE-2024-42009″, to steal user credentials with minimal…
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Uncle Sam puts $10M bounty on RedLine dev and Russia-backed cronies
Tags: russiaAny info on Maxim Rudometov and his associates? There’s $$$ in it for you First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/05/rewards_for_justice_maxim_rudometov/
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Russian aerospace firm breach claimed by Ukraine
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/russian-aerospace-firm-breach-claimed-by-ukraine
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Breach Roundup: Ukraine Hacks Russian Warplane Maker
Also, Crypter Takedown, Threat Intel Naming Accord and Regulators Ping CrowdStrike. This week, Ukraine hacked Tupelov, Russian hacking, crypter sites seized and the U.S. will seize North Korean IT worker crypto. Regulators probed CrowdStrike. A Rosetta Stone for intel. A Romanian man admitted to swatting, Lee Enterprises hack exposed data and an FBI vet joined…
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Top US cyber officials face divergent paths after Senate confirmation
Tags: china, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, government, incident, incident response, iran, jobs, russia, strategy, technology, threatDivergent strategies moving forward: The road ahead appears paved with opportunity for Cairncross, while Plankey faces a narrower path of contraction and clean-up at CISA.”This is a perfect opportunity for the NCD [national cyber director] position to work,” Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation’s Montgomery said. “You have a National Security Council focused on the…
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Microsoft launches European Security Program to counter nation-state threats
Tags: access, ai, attack, blizzard, cloud, control, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, framework, google, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, malware, microsoft, network, open-source, resilience, russia, service, strategy, threat, vulnerabilityThree-component strategy: The European Security Program will operate through three main components designed to strengthen continental cyber defenses.The first element centers on enhanced threat intelligence sharing, where Microsoft will provide European governments with AI-enhanced, real-time insights into nation-state tactics.The company’s Digital Crimes Unit will expand intelligence sharing through the Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Program, giving European…
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PathWiper: Russia-Linked APT Deploys New Wiper Malware Against Ukrainian Infrastructure
The post PathWiper: Russia-Linked APT Deploys New Wiper Malware Against Ukrainian Infrastructure appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/pathwiper-russia-linked-apt-deploys-new-wiper-malware-against-ukrainian-infrastructure/
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US offers $10M for tips on state hackers tied to RedLine malware
The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for any information on government-sponsored hackers with ties to the RedLine infostealer malware operation and its suspected creator, Russian national Maxim Alexandrovich Rudometov. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-offers-10m-for-tips-on-state-hackers-tied-to-redline-malware/
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Ukraine strikes Russian bomber-maker with hack attack
Drones are not enough First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/04/ukraine_hack_attack_russia/
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Ukraine’s military intelligence agency stole 4.4GB of highly classified internal data from Tupolev
Ukraine’s GUR hacked the Russian aerospace and defense company Tupolev, stealing 4.4GB of highly classified internal data. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency GUR (aka HUR) claims the hack of the Russian aerospace and defense company Tupolev. According to Kyiv Post, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence compromised the United Aircraft Company (UAC) Tupolev division, which is a key developer…
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Microsoft Launches Free Security Program for European Governments
Tags: ai, china, cyber, cybersecurity, government, intelligence, microsoft, ransomware, russia, threatMicrosoft is offering European countries a new cybersecurity program for free to help them defend against threats from nation-states like China and Russia, ransomware gangs, and AI-powered cyber threats through greater intelligence sharing, investments, and partnerships. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/06/microsoft-launches-free-security-program-for-european-governments/
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LockBit Crackdown Fragmented Russian Cybercrime Groups
Onslought Also Paved Way for Rise of English-Speaking Hackers. An international law enforcement crackdown on the LockBit ransomware group caused fragmentation and distrust among Russian-speaking cybercrime groups, paving the way for English-speaking hacking groups to gain prominence, experts said Tuesday during a London conference. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/lockbit-crackdown-fragmented-russian-cybercrime-groups-a-28585
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Ukraine claims it hacked Tupolev, Russia’s strategic warplane maker
The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense claims it hacked the Russian aerospace and defense company Tupolev, which develops Russia’s supersonic strategic bombers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-claims-it-hacked-tupolev-russias-strategic-warplane-maker/
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Ukraine’s military intelligence claims cyberattack on Russian strategic bomber maker
Ukraine said it hacked into the internal systems of Russia’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer Tupolev, days after Ukraine launched a drone offensive that damaged planes made by company. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-military-russia-strategic-bomber
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The Ramifications of Ukraine’s Drone Attack
You can read the details of Operation Spiderweb elsewhere. What interests me are the implications for future warfare: If the Ukrainians could sneak drones so close to major air bases in a police state such as Russia, what is to prevent the Chinese from doing the same with U.S. air bases? Or the Pakistanis with…
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Researchers: Meta and Yandex Broke Android Privacy
Web-to-App Pipeline Uses Meta Pixel and Yandex Metrica. American social media giant Meta and Russian counterpart Yandex each found methods to break through privacy protections enabled by Android users, say academics in newly disclosed research. A Meta spokesperson in a prepared statement said it stopped the tracking upon becoming aware of the concerns. First seen…
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Russian military hacking unit uncovered
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/russian-military-hacking-unit-uncovered
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Black Owl hacktivist group significantly imperils Russia
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/black-owl-hacktivist-group-significantly-imperils-russia
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LummaC2 Fractures as Acreed Malware Becomes Top Dog
LummaC2 formerly accounted for almost 92% of Russian Market’s credential theft log alerts. Now, the Acreed infostealer has replaced its market share. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/lummac2-fracture-acreed-infostealer-top-dog
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Russian Hacker Black Owl Targets Critical Industries to Steal Financial Data
A pro-Ukrainian hacktivist group known as BO Team, also operating under aliases such as Black Owl, Lifting Zmiy, and Hoody Hyena, has emerged as a formidable threat to Russian organizations in 2025. This group, which publicly declared its intentions via a Telegram channel in early 2024, has been implicated in a series of devastating cyberattacks…
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Top Russian Dark Web Market Tools Drive Surge in Credential Theft Attacks
In a chilling revelation for cybersecurity professionals, the Russian Market has solidified its position as the leading hub for stolen credentials, fueling a dramatic rise in credential theft attacks worldwide. According to a 2024 report by ReliaQuest’s GreyMatter Digital Risk Protection (DRP) service, over 136,000 customer alerts were raised concerning potential stolen credentials on this…
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#Infosec2025: Good Cybersecurity Enabled Ukraine’s Surprise Attack on Russia, Says NCSC
Effective cybersecurity played a key role Ukraine drone attack on Russian strategic bombers, a leading government security expert has claimed First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-ukraine-drone-attack/
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#Infosec2025: Good Cybersecurity Enabled Ukraine’s Surprise Attack on Russia, Says NCSC
Effective cybersecurity played a key role Ukraine drone attack on Russian strategic bombers, a leading government security expert has claimed First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/infosec2025-ukraine-drone-attack/
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One hacker, many names: Industry collaboration aims to fix cyber threat label chaos
Tags: advisory, attack, blizzard, china, corporate, country, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, group, guide, hacker, india, intelligence, international, microsoft, risk, russia, threatBuilding a translation guide, not a standard: The collaboration is analyst-driven, focusing on harmonizing known adversary profiles through direct cooperation between the companies’ threat research teams. Already, the effort has led to alignment on more than 80 threat actors, confirming connections that had previously been uncertain.The companies describe their effort as creating a “Rosetta Stone”…
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Ukrainians smuggle drones hidden in cabins on trucks to strike Russian airfields
A real-world Trojan Horse attack First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/02/ukrainian_drones_russia_bombing/
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Pro-Ukraine hacker group Black Owl poses ‘major threat’ to Russia, Kaspersky says
BO Team, also known as Black Owl, has been active since early 2024 and appears to operate independently, with its own arsenal of tools and tactics, researchers at Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-ukraine-hacker-group-black-owl-major-threat-russia