#WhisperGate

U.S. Offers $10 Million for Info on Russian Cadet Blizzard Hackers Behind Major Attacks

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September 9, 2024 at 12:39AM The U.S. government and international partners attribute cyberattacks to Russian hacking group Cadet Blizzard, linked to GRU 161st Specialist Training Center, targeting infrastructure and countries including Ukraine and NATO members. Cyber actors use destructive malware, and DOJ has indicted Russian officers associated with Unit 29155. Agencies emphasize system updates, network … Read more

Feds Warn on Russian Actors Targeting Critical Infrastructure

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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

US charges Russian GRU hackers behind WhisperGate intrusions

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September 5, 2024 at 03:49PM The US charged five Russian military intelligence officers and one civilian for involvement in the WhisperGate cyberattack against Ukraine, offering a $10 million bounty for their whereabouts. The cyberattack, conducted by Russian GRU officers, targeted Ukrainian government computers and non-military agencies. The US and international partners issued a joint cybersecurity … Read more

U.S. indicts Russian GRU hacker, offers $10 million reward

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June 27, 2024 at 03:33PM Russian national Amin Timovich Stigal was indicted by the U.S. for cyberattacks on Ukrainian government networks, using a U.S.-based company to distribute destructive pseudo-ransomware and engaging in data exfiltration and information leakages. The announcement also included details about his involvement in hacking activities against the U.S. and NATO. Stigal faces … Read more

Russian National Indicted for Cyber Attacks on Ukraine Before 2022 Invasion

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June 27, 2024 at 04:36AM A 22-year-old Russian national was indicted in the U.S. for cyber attacks against Ukraine prior to Russia’s invasion in 2022. Amin Stigal, linked to Russian military intelligence, used a wiper malware called WhisperGate. In a separate case, Remy St Felix, a Florida man, was convicted for violent home invasions to … Read more

WhisperGate suspect indicted as US offers a $10M bounty for his capture

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June 26, 2024 at 08:47PM A 22-year-old Russian, Amin Timovich Stigal, has been indicted by the US Department of Justice for allegedly targeting Ukrainian government computers in a cyber attack known as “WhisperGate”. Stigal faces a potential five-year prison sentence and a $10 million reward has been offered for information leading to his location. The … Read more