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Recent Dr.Web cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukrainian hacktivists
2024-10-09 15:53

A group of pro-Ukrainian hacktivists has claimed responsibility for the September breach of Russian security company Doctor Web (Dr.Web). [...]

Hacktivist Group Twelve Targets Russian Entities with Destructive Cyber Attacks
2024-09-21 14:39

A hacktivist group known as Twelve has been observed using an arsenal of publicly available tools to conduct destructive cyber attacks against Russian targets. "Rather than demand a ransom for...

Hacktivists Exploits WinRAR Vulnerability in Attacks Against Russia and Belarus
2024-09-03 13:29

A hacktivist group known as Head Mare has been linked to cyber attacks that exclusively target organizations located in Russia and Belarus. "Head Mare uses more up-to-date methods for obtaining...

Israeli hacktivist group brags it took down Iran's internet
2024-08-02 16:40

Israel-based hacktivists are taking credit for an ongoing internet outage in Iran. "In the coming minutes we will attack systems and internet providers in Iran," WeRedEvils said on Telegram yesterday.

US sanctions Russian hacktivists who breached water facilities
2024-07-22 18:16

The US government has imposed sanctions on two Russian cybercriminals for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure. [...]

Spain arrests three for using DDoSia hacktivist platform
2024-07-22 13:18

The Spanish authorities have arrested three individuals for using DDoSia, a distributed denial of service platform operated by pro-Russian hacktivists, to conduct DDoS attacks against governments...

Russian hacktivists vow mass attacks against EU elections
2024-06-07 10:29

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U.K., U.S. and Canadian Cyber Authorities Warn of Pro-Russia Hacktivist Attacks on Operational Technology Systems
2024-05-03 16:37

The U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre and other international cyber authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, have warned about pro-Russia hacktivist attacks targeting providers of operational technology. Pro-Russia hacktivists exploit both virtual network computing remote access software and default passwords to access the software components of internet-exposed industrial control systems associated with OT devices.

US govt warns of pro-Russian hacktivists targeting water facilities
2024-05-01 19:14

The US government is warning that pro-Russian hacktivists are seeking out and hacking into unsecured operational technology systems used to disrupt critical infrastructure operations. Water plants use OT devices to manage water treatment, distribution, and pressure to provide a continuous and safe water supply.

Russian Sandworm hackers pose as hacktivists in water utility breaches
2024-04-17 17:08

The Sandworm hacking group associated with Russian military intelligence has been hiding attacks and operations behind multiple online personas posing as hacktivist groups. Sandworm - a.k.a. BlackEnergy, Seashell Blizzard, Voodoo Bear, has been active since at least 2009, with multiple governments attributing its operations to Unit 74455, the Main Centre for Special Technologies within the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, better known as the Main Intelligence Directorate.