Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft Device Code Authentication to Target M365 Accounts
Security researchers uncover sophisticated Russian threat actors using Microsoft's legitimate Device Code Authentication to compromise M365 accounts of government organizations and NGOs. The attack leverages social engineering and authentic Microsoft domains to bypass traditional security measures.
Cyber Espionage Targets Military Drone Systems Amid Global Conflicts
Recent investigations uncover an alarming increase in cyberattacks targeting drone and counter-drone technologies during major conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war. State-sponsored actors and cybercriminals are pursuing sensitive military data while tracking buyers and targeting drone specialists.
State-Sponsored Hackers Form Dangerous Alliance with Cybercriminals
Security researchers uncover growing collaboration between nation-state hackers and cybercrime groups, with Russia, China, and Iran sharing tools and infrastructure. This unprecedented partnership makes attacks more sophisticated and harder to trace, combining state-level capabilities with criminal monetization tactics.
Russian Military Discovers Explosives Hidden in Drone Operator Goggles
Russian authorities uncovered booby-trapped FPV goggles intended for drone operators, containing hidden plastic explosives designed to detonate during use. The compromised Skyzone Cobra devices, which arrived through humanitarian aid channels, have prompted investigations into military supply chain security.
Baltic Nations Bolster Cyber Defenses Ahead of Russian Power Grid Separation
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are strengthening cybersecurity measures as they prepare to disconnect from the Soviet-era BRELL power network shared with Russia. The Baltic states anticipate potential retaliation from Moscow while transitioning to the EU electricity system on February 9.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Major Russian Oil Pipeline in Tactical Evolution
A suspected Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Druzhba pipeline marks a significant shift in aerial warfare tactics, with reports of bomb-dropping capabilities rather than kamikaze-style strikes. The operation, conducted near the Belarus border, signals Ukraine's advancing drone program and continued efforts to disrupt Russian oil infrastructure.
GamaCopy: The Cyber Group Mimicking Russian State Hackers
A new threat actor dubbed GamaCopy has emerged, imitating tactics of Kremlin-linked Gamaredon group to target Russian organizations. Using military-themed bait and sophisticated tools like UltraVNC, the group represents an evolution in cyber espionage techniques aimed at creating attribution confusion.
Russia's Secret Hand: How Moscow Manipulated Trump's Greenland Purchase Attempt
Danish intelligence reveals Russian operatives orchestrated a deception campaign that influenced Trump's 2019 bid to purchase Greenland through forged diplomatic correspondence. The plot aimed to create NATO division and expand Russian-Chinese influence in the Arctic region.
Russian Military Plot to Target US Flights with Explosive Cargo Uncovered
US intelligence reveals Russian GRU's sophisticated operation to plant incendiary devices in cargo destined for American flights, leading to heightened security measures. The plot, discovered after suspicious cargo fires across Europe, prompted stern warnings to Moscow and reinforced screening protocols.
U.S. Intelligence Agencies Split Over Havana Syndrome Foreign Involvement Theory
Recent intelligence has prompted some U.S. agencies to revise their stance on Havana syndrome, suggesting increased likelihood of foreign actors using energy weapons against diplomats. This shift challenges the 2023 CIA assessment that dismissed foreign involvement, while the White House appears increasingly convinced of external interference.