Officials warn of Russia’s tech-for-troops deal with North Korea amid Ukraine conflict

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

Poland’s Cybersecurity Experts Foil Russian and Belarussian Attacks

September 9, 2024 at 10:03PM Poland’s security officials have thwarted cyberattacks and online blackmail attempts by groups affiliated with Russian and Belarusian services. They have recorded up to 1,000 daily online attacks targeting government institutions, linked to their support for Ukraine. More than 400,000 cyberattacks were recorded in the first half of 2024, prompting the … Read more

Russia tells citizens to switch off home surveillance because the Ukrainians are coming

August 21, 2024 at 11:12AM Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs issued warnings to residents of under-siege regions, advising them to turn off home surveillance systems and avoid using dating apps to prevent Ukraine from gathering intelligence. The warnings were part of a memo aimed at protecting high-value Russian individuals and military personnel from Ukrainian interest. … Read more

Preparing for Cyber Warfare: 6 Key Lessons From Ukraine

April 17, 2024 at 10:14AM The conflict in Ukraine enters its third year, with cyber operations emerging as a pivotal battleground. Recent cyberattacks have targeted state agencies and financial institutions, underscoring the severity of the digital onslaught. Organizations must prioritize disaster recovery preparedness, personnel safety, backup strategies, cybersecurity training, defense mechanisms, incident response planning, and … Read more

BlackCat Goes Dark After Ripping Off Change Healthcare Ransom

March 5, 2024 at 05:23PM United Healthcare’s Change Healthcare subsidiary paid $22 million to ransomware attackers, but the move didn’t resolve the cyber incident. There are allegations of the attackers stealing the money and threatening to leak stolen data. The ransomware gang, BlackCat, is speculated to be undergoing an exit strategy, possibly related to Bitcoin … Read more

Russian Agents Hack Webcams to Guide Missile Attacks on Kyiv

January 3, 2024 at 06:04PM The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has requested owners of webcams to cease broadcasts due to concerns about Russian intelligence using feeds for military reconnaissance. Russian agents hacked into webcams in Kyiv and used them for gathering air defense system information. The incidents highlight the vulnerability of IoT devices, prompting … Read more

Hollywood plays unwitting Cameo in Kremlin plot to discredit Zelensky

December 9, 2023 at 06:38AM A pro-Russia group recruited Hollywood actors through platforms like Cameo to create videos supporting a fake person named “Vladimir” and promoting false claims of Ukraine’s president having a substance addiction. These videos were shared on Russian social media to spread propaganda. Ongoing campaigns also spoof mainstream media reports to smear … Read more