Britain Putin up stronger AI defences to counter growing cyber threats

November 26, 2024 at 01:39AM The UK government has established a Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) to combat AI-driven cyber threats from Russia, emphasizing the need for resilience. The initiative includes £8.22 million in funding and collaboration with various national agencies, aiming to strengthen defenses against evolving cyber warfare tactics. ### Meeting Takeaways **Formation … Read more

Sweden’s ‘Doomsday Prep for Dummies’ guide hits mailboxes today

November 18, 2024 at 11:13AM Sweden is distributing an updated crisis preparedness guide to residents, addressing threats like war, terrorism, and cyberattacks. The 32-page guide emphasizes unity, practical survival tips, and cybersecurity measures to enhance resilience. It also acknowledges the importance of mental health during crises, reflecting modern societal awareness. ### Meeting Takeaways: Sweden’s Crisis … Read more

EU Plans Sanctions for Cyberattackers Acting on Behalf of Russia

October 11, 2024 at 12:07AM The European Union has approved a sanctions mechanism to counter cyberattacks and interference from Russia. This framework allows targeting of individuals and organizations undermining EU member security and values. With rising pro-Russian activities, the EU will determine appropriate sanctions, although none have been imposed yet. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Sanctions … Read more

Evil Corp’s deep ties with Russia and NATO member attacks exposed

October 1, 2024 at 11:42AM Evil Corp, a notorious cybercrime organization, is believed to have had an exceptionally close relationship with the Russian state, which allegedly ordered the group to carry out cyberattacks on NATO members. The group’s leader, Maksim Yakubets, is suspected to have strong ties to the Russian intelligence services, with support from … Read more

Feds Warn on Russian Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure

September 6, 2024 at 03:56PM The US and allies accuse Russia of cyberattacks targeting global critical infrastructure. They identify Russian cyber actors affiliated with GRU 161st Specialist Training Center deploying WhisperGate malware since 2020. Targets include Ukraine, NATO, Latin America, and Central Asia. The advisory warns of potential infiltration into critical infrastructure sectors. Mitigation strategies … Read more

Russian military hackers linked to critical infrastructure attacks

September 5, 2024 at 02:03PM The United States and its allies have linked Russian military intelligence hackers to Unit 29155 of Russia’s Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. The hackers have been carrying out sabotage and cyberattacks in Europe and North America since 2020. The U.S. State Department announced a reward … Read more

SolarWinds Patches High-Severity Vulnerability Reported by NATO Pentester

June 7, 2024 at 07:00AM SolarWinds released patches for high-severity vulnerabilities in Serv-U and the SolarWinds Platform, including a bug reported by a NATO pentester. Version 2024.2 includes fixes for three security defects and multiple bugs in third-party components. The vulnerabilities impact SolarWinds Platform 2024.1 SR 1 and previous versions. Users are urged to update … Read more

Germany Recalls Its Ambassador in Russia for a Week in Protest Over a Hacker Attack

May 7, 2024 at 07:09AM Germany recalled its ambassador to Russia for a week of consultations following an alleged hacker attack on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party. The government expressed serious concern over the incident and accused Russian military agents of cyberespionage, leading to diplomatic tensions between Germany and Russia. Other European countries also condemned the … Read more

German Foreign Minister Says Russia will Face Consequences for Monthslong Cyber Espionage

May 4, 2024 at 07:57AM German officials accused Russian military agents of hacking Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party and other sensitive targets, with NATO and European countries joining in condemning Russia’s cyberespionage actions. The hacking, attributed to Russian military cyber operators, targeted emails and institutions over several months. International efforts shut down the botnet used by … Read more

NATO and EU condemn Russia’s cyberattacks against Germany, Czechia

May 3, 2024 at 11:49AM NATO, EU, and partners condemn Russian threat group APT28’s cyber espionage campaign targeting European countries, including Germany and Czechia. The attacks compromised email accounts and targeted various government authorities, companies, and critical infrastructure. NATO warns about recent Russian hybrid activities impacting multiple Allied countries. APT28 has been linked to high-profile … Read more