Ukrainian Cybercriminal Behind Raccoon Infostealer Malware Gets 5-Year Prison Sentence
Mark Sokolovsky, a 28-year-old Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for operating the Raccoon Infostealer malware service that compromised over 50 million credentials worldwide. The $200/month malware subscription service enabled cybercriminals to steal sensitive financial and personal data from victims' computers.
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.
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.