Destructive ICS Malware ‘Fuxnet’ Used by Ukraine Against Russian Infrastructure

April 15, 2024 at 09:54AM Cybersecurity firm Claroty analyzed Fuxnet, an ICS malware used by Ukrainian hackers in attacks on Russian infrastructure. Hacker group Blackjack allegedly caused damage and exfiltrated data, claiming to disable Russia’s industrial sensor infrastructure. Claroty confirmed Fuxnet targeted 500 sensor gateways in Moscow, attempting physical destruction but likely not harmful to … Read more

In Other News: Crypto Exchange Hack Guilty Plea, Rating AI Vulnerabilities, Intellexa Spyware 

December 22, 2023 at 09:12AM SecurityWeek releases a weekly cybersecurity roundup with notable stories. This week includes Ukrainian hackers targeting a Russian water utility, a former security engineer admitting to cryptocurrency exchange hacks, patches from Apple and Adobe, and various vulnerability and fraud reports. Additionally, Google shut down thousands of YouTube channels linked to influence … Read more

Ringleader of Prolific Ransomware Gang Arrested in Ukraine

November 29, 2023 at 11:17AM Europol arrested a 32-year-old leader of a Ukrainian ransomware gang, suspected of global extortion. After searching 30 properties and seizing devices, four other suspects were detained. This gang, linked to major corporate attacks using various ransomwares, extorted millions and is part of an ongoing investigation with future arrests expected. Meeting … Read more