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Fortune Europe
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Are four passports enough to protect Telegram billionaire Pavel Durov from international scrutiny?

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest highlights his complicated international connections and background involving multiple citizenships and scrutiny from global security agencies. [ more ]
The Hacker News
1 month ago
Information security

Russian-Linked Hackers Target Eastern European NGOs and Media

Two spear-phishing campaigns targeting Russian opposition organizations and international NGOs show a sophisticated alignment with Russian governmental interests. [ more ]
Databreaches
8 months ago
Privacy technologies

Microsoft says Russian government hackers stole email from its leaders

Hackers working for the Russian government breached Microsoft's corporate networks and stole email from executives and employees.
Microsoft detected the breach in November but only disclosed it in January, after notifying affected employees. [ more ]
TechCrunch
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers breached Microsoft to find out what Microsoft knows about them | TechCrunch

The hacking group Midnight Blizzard, believed to be sponsored by the Russian government, targeted Microsoft's corporate email accounts to find out what information Microsoft has on them.
Microsoft is taking immediate action to make its systems more secure following the incident. [ more ]
ITPro
3 months ago
Information security

US poised to ban sales of Kaspersky software - reports

The US government is set to ban Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software due to alleged links with the Russian government, posing national security concerns. [ more ]
Fortune Europe
3 weeks ago
Europe news

Are four passports enough to protect Telegram billionaire Pavel Durov from international scrutiny?

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest highlights his complicated international connections and background involving multiple citizenships and scrutiny from global security agencies. [ more ]
The Hacker News
1 month ago
Information security

Russian-Linked Hackers Target Eastern European NGOs and Media

Two spear-phishing campaigns targeting Russian opposition organizations and international NGOs show a sophisticated alignment with Russian governmental interests. [ more ]
Databreaches
8 months ago
Privacy technologies

Microsoft says Russian government hackers stole email from its leaders

Hackers working for the Russian government breached Microsoft's corporate networks and stole email from executives and employees.
Microsoft detected the breach in November but only disclosed it in January, after notifying affected employees. [ more ]
TechCrunch
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers breached Microsoft to find out what Microsoft knows about them | TechCrunch

The hacking group Midnight Blizzard, believed to be sponsored by the Russian government, targeted Microsoft's corporate email accounts to find out what information Microsoft has on them.
Microsoft is taking immediate action to make its systems more secure following the incident. [ more ]
ITPro
3 months ago
Information security

US poised to ban sales of Kaspersky software - reports

The US government is set to ban Kaspersky Lab's antivirus software due to alleged links with the Russian government, posing national security concerns. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
2 months ago
Europe news

Russian-American journalist sentenced to 6.5 years in rapid, secret trial

A Russian-American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, was convicted of spreading false information about the Russian army and sentenced to 6 years in prison. Her family, employer, and the U.S. government dispute the charges. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as Russia's defence minister

Vladimir Putin is reshuffling top positions in the Russian government, appointing Sergei Shoigu as secretary of Russia's national security council. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

A Week of Pomp to Project Putin's Confidence

President Putin showcases dominance through inauguration ceremony and Victory Day parade, signaling Russia's political course. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Russian poetry competition bans transgender applicants

Transgender people banned from Russian poetry competition. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Pardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill Again

Recruiting convicts for military service in Ukraine backfiring as former inmates commit new crimes upon return to Russia.
Russian government restricts public information on the criminal activities of convicts pardoned for serving in Ukraine. [ more ]
Ars Technica
6 months ago
Video games

Russia is looking into making its own video game console

Russian government considering developing gaming hardware and software domestically.
Creating a gaming platform from scratch would be a massive undertaking. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Europe news

Russian-American journalist sentenced to 6.5 years in rapid, secret trial

A Russian-American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, was convicted of spreading false information about the Russian army and sentenced to 6 years in prison. Her family, employer, and the U.S. government dispute the charges. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as Russia's defence minister

Vladimir Putin is reshuffling top positions in the Russian government, appointing Sergei Shoigu as secretary of Russia's national security council. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Europe news

A Week of Pomp to Project Putin's Confidence

President Putin showcases dominance through inauguration ceremony and Victory Day parade, signaling Russia's political course. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Russian poetry competition bans transgender applicants

Transgender people banned from Russian poetry competition. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Pardoned for Serving in Ukraine, They Return to Russia to Kill Again

Recruiting convicts for military service in Ukraine backfiring as former inmates commit new crimes upon return to Russia.
Russian government restricts public information on the criminal activities of convicts pardoned for serving in Ukraine. [ more ]
Ars Technica
6 months ago
Video games

Russia is looking into making its own video game console

Russian government considering developing gaming hardware and software domestically.
Creating a gaming platform from scratch would be a massive undertaking. [ more ]
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www.esquire.com
10 months ago
Europe news

ICIJ Shows How Putin and Russian Oligarchs Used Cyprus Confidential to Shield Wealth

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has uncovered leaked financial records that suggest the Russian government and Vladimir Putin have been using Cyprus as a safe-deposit box for hiding billions of dollars from sanctions.
The investigation by ICIJ reveals how PwC, a global accounting firm, helped a Russian industrialist transfer a $1.4 billion investment to his partner to evade EU sanctions.
The leaked records also expose the luxurious lifestyles of Russian oligarchs, including private concerts, superyachts, and priceless art collections. [ more ]
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