DOJ, Microsoft seize 107 domains used in Russia’s Star Blizzard phishing attacks

October 3, 2024 at 12:03PM The US Department of Justice and Microsoft cooperated to seize 107 websites used by Russian cyberspies in a phishing campaign. The targets included US government agencies, think tanks, and other victims. The action disrupted the operations of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) hacking unit and led to criminal charges … Read more

UK and allies expose Russian FSB hacking group, sanction members

December 7, 2023 at 11:40AM The UK and US warn of Russian state-aligned Callisto Group’s global spear-phishing attacks targeting data and credentials. Active since 2015, Callisto employs sophisticated social engineering and cyber tactics, recently shifting techniques to evade detection. Two group members have been sanctioned for undermining UK democracy. Meeting Takeaways: 1. The Russian state-backed … Read more