War in Ukraine
Russia declared war against Ukraine on Feb. 24., 2022. Before, during and after the military campaign began, the CyberScoop staff has been tracking the cyber dimensions of the conflict.
Russia declared war against Ukraine on Feb. 24. Before, during and after the military campaign began, the CyberScoop staff has been tracking the cyber dimensions of the conflict.
Putin’s government lists IPs and domains allegedly aiming DDoS traffic at Russia
A post by Russia’s CERT points to internet activity that supposedly originated with U.S. government sites and domains in Western Europe.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has turned the global internet into a battlefield
ICANN said it couldn’t fulfill Ukraine’s request to shut down Russian domains, and Russia has exerted pressure elsewhere.
Ukraine conflict spurs questions of how to define cyberwar
Some believe Russia has already crossed the line on rules and norms governing behavior in cyberspace.
NATO countries’ refugee management may have been targeted by Belarus-linked hackers
A phishing campaign aimed at countries taking refugees is potentially linked to a group known to researchers as TA445, UNC1151 or Ghostwriter.
Proposal for industries to report big cyberattacks, ransomware payments wins Senate approval
The measure, under which CISA would handle the incident reporting, must still win House approval.
Security experts say Ukraine’s request to shut down Russian domains could hurt civilians
The request to ICANN would have the effect of making Russian emails and websites unreachable from the outside and make it harder for Russians to reach the outside internet.
Facebook, Twitter, Google move to intercept Russian propaganda, disinformation about Ukraine
Policymakers have been applying pressure to social media giants to hold back the tide of disinformation.
Belarusian hackers launch another attack, adding to chaotic hacktivist activity around Ukraine
This is just the latest hacktivist activity related the intensifying Russian attack on Ukraine.
Backbone is everything, don’t be owned by your infrastructure: Lessons from Ukraine for America
Russia — in its Soviet incarnation — was the source of Ukraine’s infrastructure. Postwar pipes for everything from water to telecommunications in Ukraine is Russian in origin.
In response to Russia threat, US cybersecurity firms offer free services, data, threat intel
Free upgrades and other services are on the table for organizations in Ukraine and elsewhere.