Russian Hackers Deploy Stealthy RDP Attack Campaign Against High-Profile Targets
APT29, a Russian state-sponsored hacking group, has launched a sophisticated campaign using manipulated RDP configurations to compromise government and military targets. The attackers leverage PyRDP tool as a proxy to intercept communications while avoiding detection, targeting approximately 200 high-profile victims in a single day.
Russia's €70M Disinformation Campaign Exposed in Bulgaria and Romania
A Bulgarian cybersecurity firm uncovers a massive Russian influence operation targeting Bulgaria and Romania, with expenditures of €70 million since 2010. The sophisticated campaign used targeted ads, malware, and bot networks to spread propaganda and collect user data.
Pro-Russian Hacktivists Target European Infrastructure in Massive Cyber Campaign
Orange Cyberdefense reveals a pro-Russian hacktivist group has launched over 6,600 attacks on European targets since March 2022, primarily focusing on critical infrastructure and financial institutions. The group's activities coincide with geopolitical events while deliberately avoiding U.S. territories, even as North America faces rising cyber extortion threats.
Texas Instruments Chips Found in Russian Military Hardware Despite U.S. Sanctions
A Bloomberg investigation reveals Russian military forces are bypassing U.S. sanctions to obtain Texas Instruments semiconductor chips through complex third-party networks. Between January and August 2023, Russian military manufacturers received approximately $4 million worth of components now being used in weapons deployed against Ukraine.
Ukraine Moves to Curb Telegram Use Over Russian Security Threats
Ukrainian authorities are taking steps to reduce dependence on Telegram messaging app due to security vulnerabilities in the ongoing war with Russia. The government has ordered restrictions for military and state employees while proposing new regulations to combat potential surveillance and disinformation risks.
Russian Hackers Exploit Cloudflare Tunnels to Conceal Advanced GammaDrop Malware Campaign
Russian state-backed hacking group Gamaredon is using Cloudflare Tunnels and DNS fast-flux techniques to mask their malware distribution targeting Ukrainian organizations. The sophisticated campaign deploys GammaDrop malware through spear-phishing attacks to steal sensitive data and maintain persistent access to compromised systems.
Ukrainian-American Group Challenges SpaceX's Starlink Expansion Over Russia Concerns
A Ukrainian advocacy group has filed an FCC petition to block SpaceX's 22,000-satellite expansion, citing CEO Elon Musk's Russian ties and Starlink's military implications. The controversy stems from Musk's admission of preventing Starlink activation over Crimea and allegations of Russian forces using the technology.
Major Corporate Data Breach Exposes Details of 760,000 Employees from Banking and Tech Giants
A massive data breach orchestrated by 'Nam3L3ss' has compromised sensitive information of over 760,000 employees from major corporations including Bank of America, Nokia, and Xerox. The breach appears linked to earlier MOVEit software attacks by the Russia-linked Cl0p ransomware group.
Russia Leads Global Disinformation Operations, Meta Report Reveals
Meta's latest Adversarial Threat Report identifies Russia as the primary source of covert influence campaigns since 2017, with 39 operations, followed by Iran and China. The report details the dismantling of approximately 20 new deceptive networks this year, highlighting the ongoing challenge of combating state-sponsored disinformation.
Russian Crypto Money Laundering Ring Exposed in Major UK Investigation
British authorities have uncovered a massive cryptocurrency laundering operation that processed billions in criminal funds and enabled Russian espionage activities across 30 countries. The investigation led to 84 arrests and exposed deep connections between Russian elites, cybercriminals, and UK drug gangs.