Security News

Microsoft Uncovers Fresh Russian Attack Infrastructure
2018-08-21 11:02

'Fancy Bear' Mimics Domains for US Senate, International Republican InstituteWith the U.S. midterm elections approaching fast, Microsoft says it's seized six domain names tied to "Fancy Bear," a...

Microsoft Detects More Russian Cyber Attacks Ahead of Mid-Term Election
2018-08-21 08:48

Microsoft claims to have uncovered another new Russian hacking attempts targeting United States' Senate and conservative think tanks ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. The tech giant said...

Russian Carder Tied to $4 Million in Fraud Sentenced
2018-08-01 17:30

Mikhail Malykhin's Schemes Drove Healthcare Benefits Firm Out of BusinessRussian national Mikhail Malykhin, who was illegally residing in the U.S., has received a 70-month prison sentence after...

Leaked Chats Show Alleged Russian Spy Seeking Hacking Tools
2018-08-01 15:16

MOSCOW (AP) — Six years ago, a Russian-speaking cybersecurity researcher received an unsolicited email from Kate S. Milton. read more

Newsmaker Interview: Theresa Payton on Russians and Election Meddling
2018-07-27 18:25

Threatpost sat down with Payton to discuss ongoing concerns around the security of the upcoming election cycle, where the weak links are and the Russian playbook.

An FBI Update on Fighting Against Russian Election Meddling
2018-07-27 09:18

This edition of the ISMG Security Report features Elvis Chan, a supervisory special agent at the FBI, discussing ongoing efforts to thwart Russian interference in the U.S. midterm election this...

Russian hackers are ready to disrupt US energy utilities, says DHS
2018-07-25 10:53

Jonathan Homer says Russian hackers have snared “hundreds of victims” in the utilities and equipment sectors and "got to the point where they could have thrown switches” in a way that could have...

"MoneyTaker" Hackers Stole $1 Million From Russian Bank
2018-07-20 15:56

A cybercriminal group referred to as read more

Cybercrooks slurp nearly $1m from Russian bank after pwning router at regional branch
2018-07-20 14:30

MoneyTaker lives up to its name Hackers stole almost $1m from a Russian bank earlier this month after breaching its network via an outdated router.…

Trump's Views on Russian Election Meddling: A History
2018-07-20 10:33

This edition of the ISMG Security Report includes an analysis by Executive Editor Matthew J. Schwartz on President Donald Trump's changing views on election meddling, plus an update on voter data...