Google: apparent Russian hackers play copycat to commercial spyware vendors
The attack campaigns show how spyware tech companies have become more akin to nation-state threat actors.
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CISA emergency directive tells agencies to fix credentials after Microsoft breach
CyberScoop first reported on the existence of the directive, which calls the pilfered emails “a grave and unacceptable risk to agencies."
Federal government affected by Russian breach of Microsoft
U.S. cybersecurity officials issued an emergency directive this week to address a breach by Russian operatives of Microsoft first disclosed in January.
Russian hacking unit Cozy Bear adds Google Drive to its arsenal, researchers say
APT29, one of the SVR's most active and successful hacking groups, has been using the cloud service to help deliver malware, the researchers said.
SolarWinds hackers set up phony media outlets to trick targets
New infrastructure, old tricks.
Evidence suggests Russia’s SVR is still using ‘WellMess’ malware, despite US warnings
It's less clear what APT29 might be doing with the hacking tool, after allegedly using it last summer to try to steal COVID-19 research.
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Ex-US ambassador, anti-corruption activists in Ukraine were targets of suspected Russian phishing
“We are pretty aware of such kinds of threats, and we have training all the time and the protocols to deal with them,” said Ukrainian anti-corruption activist…
U.S. government accuses Russian companies of recruiting spies, hacking for Moscow
Russia's espionage network allegedly has far-reaching tentacles into the world of contractors and billion dollar firms.
White House slaps sanctions on Russian cyber activities while blaming SVR for SolarWinds campaign
The White House said it has "high confidence" that Russia's SVR is responsible for the SolarWinds intrusions.
NSA, FBI, DHS expose Russian intelligence hacking tradecraft
They do so just as the U.S. expels Russian officials following the SolarWinds espionage campaign.