November 6, 2024 at 09:40PM The EU, US, and South Korea are concerned about Russia transferring military technology to North Korea in exchange for troop assistance against Ukraine. Secretary Blinken indicated that North Korean soldiers are being trained in Russia, with potential destabilizing implications for international security due to possible technology exchanges. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 05:56AM AWS has seized domains utilized by the Russian hacker group APT29, known for phishing attacks against Ukraine and other nations. This action aims to disrupt their malicious activities. The announcement was made in a post on SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Event Announcement**: AWS has announced the seizure of domains associated … Read more
October 15, 2024 at 04:43PM Collaboration between authoritarian governments and criminal hackers poses a significant threat to national security, as highlighted by Microsoft. This partnership, particularly involving Russia and China, has raised concerns among security officials and cybersecurity experts regarding the potential risks to the US and its allies. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Concerns Over Collaboration:** … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 09:42AM Discord has been blocked in Russia and Turkey due to illegal activities linked to the platform, impacting legitimate users. Russian authorities cited violations of national legislation, while Turkey’s blockage stemmed from content related to child abuse. Users can temporarily bypass the ban using VPNs, though effectiveness varies and legal risks … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 02:36AM Ukrainian hackers disrupted Russian state news agency VGTRK’s online services on Putin’s birthday. Kremlin officials condemned the “unprecedented” cyber attack and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. VGTRK reported no significant damage, while Russian officials blamed the “collective West” and promised to raise the issue at international venues. “sudo … Read more
October 8, 2024 at 02:06AM Ukraine claims responsibility for a cyber attack on Russia’s state media VGTRK. The attack disrupted operations but caused no significant damage. Russian media reports the hackers wiped everything from servers. The attack is believed to be the work of a pro-Ukrainian hacker group. Cyber attacks have intensified amidst the Russo-Ukrainian … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 03:49PM The US Department of Justice and Microsoft collaborated to take down over 100 domains linked to the Russian hacker group Star Blizzard, known for targeting journalists, non-governmental organizations, and Russia experts. This action aims to disrupt their cyber activities and protect against potential election interference. However, experts anticipate continued threats … Read more
October 4, 2024 at 10:18AM Microsoft and the U.S. DoJ announced the seizure of 107 internet domains linked to Russian state-sponsored threat actors engaged in cybercrime. The threat actor, known as COLDRIVER and affiliated with the Russian Federal Security Service, targeted U.S. government, NGOs, and think tanks through spear-phishing campaigns. Microsoft also filed a civil … Read more
July 12, 2024 at 02:42PM A 40-year-old ADF army private and her 62-year-old husband were arrested and charged with spying for Russia in a sting operation named BURGAZADA. Kira and Igor Korolev, living in Australia for over a decade, allegedly worked together to obtain sensitive information from the ADF for the Kremlin. The AFP assured … Read more
July 8, 2024 at 01:42PM Apple has removed 25 VPN apps from the Russian App Store at the request of Roskomnadzor, Russia’s telecom watchdog. The order targets apps used to access content deemed illegal in Russia. Apple notified affected vendors and suggested contacting Roskomnadzor for more information. This move is part of the broader effort … Read more