Security News

Russia-Linked Hackers Hijack Infrastructure of Iranian Threat Group
2019-06-20 18:11

Russia-Linked Hackers Use New Toolset and Likely Took Over Servers Operated by Iran-Linked "OilRig" Threat Group read more

Russia Says Victim of US Cyberattacks 'for Years'
2019-06-18 12:36

The Kremlin on Tuesday said Moscow had been the victim of US cyberattacks "for years" following a New York Times report that Washington is stepping up digital incursions into Russia's power grid. read more

The US is reportedly seeding Russia’s power grid with malware
2019-06-18 10:24

The US is alleged to have been quietly planting malware throughout Russia's energy networks in response to years of Russian attacks on its own power grid.

U.S. Planted Powerful Malware in Russia's Power Grid: Report
2019-06-17 08:54

The New York Times reported over the weekend that the United States planted potentially destructive malware in Russia’s electric power grid, but President Donald Trump has denied the claims. read more

Russia Effort in 2016 US Election Was 'Vast,' 'Professional'
2019-06-05 16:01

Russia's efforts to sow misinformation on Twitter ahead of the 2016 US election was more extensive and professional than earlier believed, security researchers said Wednesday. read more

Researchers Dissect PowerShell Scripts Used by Russia-Linked Hackers
2019-05-31 15:02

Security researchers from ESET have analyzed several PowerShell scripts used by the Russia-linked Turla threat group in recent attacks.  read more

Senator: US govt staff may be sending their smartphone web traffic 'wrapped in a bow' to Russia, China via VPNs
2019-05-30 19:49

No policy to stop use of dodgy foreign network providers. You'd hope common sense would prevail, but... US government workers may be placing America's national security at risk as there is no...

NATO Warns Russia of 'Full Range' of Responses to Cyberattack
2019-05-23 16:49

The head of NATO told Russia and other potential foes Thursday that the Western military alliance was ready to use all means at its disposal to respond to cyber attacks. Jens Stoltenberg's warning...

UK Has Warned 16 NATO Allies of Russia Hacking Attempts: Foreign Minister
2019-05-23 10:30

Britain has shared with 16 NATO allies details of malicious Russian cyber activity in their countries over the last 18 months, foreign minister Jeremy Hunt was to say on Thursday. read more

Russia Fines Facebook $47 Over Citizens' Data Privacy Dispute
2019-04-12 17:48

Yes, you read that right! Russia has fined Facebook with 3,000 rubles, roughly $47, for not complying with the country's controversial Data Localization law. It's bizarre and unbelievable, but...