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fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago
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How Russia's GRU turned $50 routers into a global intelligence platform spanning 120 countries - Silicon Canals

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fromSecurityWeek
11 minutes ago

Shaky Ceasefire Unlikely to Stop Cyberattacks From Iran-Linked Hackers for Long

Cyberattacks by Iranian-backed hackers will continue despite a ceasefire, targeting Israel and potentially the U.S. when deemed appropriate.
Information security
fromArs Technica
14 hours ago

Thousands of consumer routers hacked by Russia's military

Russian military hackers are exploiting consumer routers to harvest passwords and credentials for espionage, affecting thousands of devices globally.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
14 hours ago

US Disrupts Russian Espionage Operation Involving Hacked Routers and DNS Hijacking

The US disrupted a Russian espionage operation using hacked SOHO routers to capture sensitive data from victims.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
9 hours ago

APT28 Deploys PRISMEX Malware in Campaign Targeting Ukraine and NATO Allies

A Russian threat actor is conducting a spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukraine using a new malware suite called PRISMEX, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

How Russia's GRU turned $50 routers into a global intelligence platform spanning 120 countries - Silicon Canals

Russia's GRU hijacked consumer routers to create a global intelligence platform, compromising 18,000 devices for surveillance and credential harvesting.
#viktor-orban
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

Putin's Puppet Project in Peril - emptywheel

Viktor Orbán has created a far-right network funded by Hungarian public money and Russian oil revenues, significantly impacting European politics.
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JD Vance Claims Ukraine Has Attempted to Rig US Elections in Presser With Putin Ally

JD Vance accused Ukraine of election interference while supporting Viktor Orban, a pro-Putin leader facing reelection challenges in Hungary.
Europe politics
fromemptywheel
1 day ago

Putin's Puppet Project in Peril - emptywheel

Viktor Orbán has created a far-right network funded by Hungarian public money and Russian oil revenues, significantly impacting European politics.
Europe politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JD Vance Claims Ukraine Has Attempted to Rig US Elections in Presser With Putin Ally

JD Vance accused Ukraine of election interference while supporting Viktor Orban, a pro-Putin leader facing reelection challenges in Hungary.
fromThe Atlantic
11 hours ago

A New Geopolitical Reality Is Here

The E-3 Sentry, with its distinctive rotating radar dome, is a flying command center that allows American forces to see and coordinate the battlefield. In recent weeks, Iran destroyed one on a runway in Saudi Arabia and reportedly damaged another.
World politics
fromComputerworld
18 hours ago

As Iran war drags on, IDC sees worsening tech environment

"As long as that aggressive investment continues by hyperscalers and service providers..., that will provide a certain level of resilience and will cushion some of the impact of any slowdown," Minton said.
Business intelligence
Toronto startup
fromAol
14 hours ago

Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia aims to develop its Max messaging app by modeling it after Tencent's WeChat and Douyin to enhance its functionality and user base.
#iran
World news
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
Podcast
fromWIRED
6 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Iran threatens OpenAI's Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi

Iran's IRGC threatens OpenAI's Abu Dhabi datacenter in response to US threats against Iran's power plants.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure

Iran has launched a hacking campaign targeting US industrial control systems, causing disruptions in critical infrastructure.
World news
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
Podcast
fromWIRED
6 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Iran threatens OpenAI's Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi

Iran's IRGC threatens OpenAI's Abu Dhabi datacenter in response to US threats against Iran's power plants.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure

Iran has launched a hacking campaign targeting US industrial control systems, causing disruptions in critical infrastructure.
#cisa
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Trump's Proposed CISA Cuts Spark Alarm Among Cybersecurity Experts

Proposed budget cuts to CISA raise concerns about U.S. cybersecurity readiness against increasing digital threats.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Trump proposes cutting CISA election security program in FY27 budget

The Trump administration plans to cut $700 million from CISA, significantly impacting election security and infrastructure protection programs.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Trump's Proposed CISA Cuts Spark Alarm Among Cybersecurity Experts

Proposed budget cuts to CISA raise concerns about U.S. cybersecurity readiness against increasing digital threats.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.
fromFortune
3 days ago

Russia's key Baltic port resumes crude loading after attacks | Fortune

Ust-Luga, a key oil-export outlet in Russia's west, stopped at the end of March as Ukraine stepped up attacks on energy infrastructure along the Baltic coast.
Europe news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Iran Wars Fuels RTX Growth Story as Defense Demand Rockets Higher

CEO Chris Calio emphasized the urgency of delivering critical products for national security, stating, 'We understand that our products are critical to national security. And I can tell you across the organization, we absolutely feel the responsibility and urgency to deliver more and to deliver it faster.'
Business
Roam Research
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

The Chalk Mark Still Matters: Russian Espionage Handling in the Modern Era

Russian intelligence tradecraft has evolved in agent handling, incorporating advanced communication techniques and urban geography for signaling.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The provisions of the Bahrain-led resolution had been repeatedly pared down in an effort to convince Russia and China to abstain from voting, an effort that ultimately failed as the two nations refused to back down in Tuesday's vote.
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#trump
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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?

Trump's rhetoric threatens the destruction of Iran and its civilization, marking a significant and alarming shift in U.S. foreign policy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv lays out how Russian satellites help Iran in war'

Russian satellites provided detailed imagery of military sites in the Middle East, leading to subsequent Iranian attacks on those locations.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
#russia
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
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Moscow warns the 'West is testing Russia, we will strike back' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Kremlin warns Western seizures of Russia's shadow-fleet oil transports could prompt harsh military and maritime responses, escalating tensions over energy and sanctions enforcement.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

How is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting Russian-Iranian relations?

Moscow benefits from high oil prices while navigating complex relations with Tehran amid the US-Israel conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

It's Bullsh*t': Maggie Haberman Sources Say Trump Chiefs Mocked Regime Change Intel Ahead of War

Top advisers to President Trump dismissed intelligence on regime change in Iran as unrealistic and exaggerated.
#ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Ukrainian drone strikes and Russian artillery attacks continue to escalate, resulting in civilian casualties amid calls for a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

NATO needs Ukraine's 'adaptation DNA' and an 'HOV lane' for new war tech, top commander says

Ukraine's rapid adaptation in warfare necessitates NATO to expedite the development and procurement of new military technologies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Ukraine: Several killed as Russia strikes bus, other targets

Ukrainian drone strikes and Russian artillery attacks continue to escalate, resulting in civilian casualties amid calls for a ceasefire during Orthodox Easter.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

NATO needs Ukraine's 'adaptation DNA' and an 'HOV lane' for new war tech, top commander says

Ukraine's rapid adaptation in warfare necessitates NATO to expedite the development and procurement of new military technologies.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Russia jails former Kursk governor in Ukraine incursion-linked graft probe

Alexei Smirnov, former governor of Kursk, was sentenced to 14 years for accepting bribes linked to inadequate border fortifications against Ukraine.
#cyber-warfare
World politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Only Trump decides when cyberwar turns into real war

The US may respond to cyber warfare with physical attacks, determined by the President's discretion, according to former NSA leaders.
World politics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Only Trump decides when cyberwar turns into real war

The US may respond to cyber warfare with physical attacks, determined by the President's discretion, according to former NSA leaders.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords | TechCrunch

Russian hackers hijacked thousands of routers globally to redirect internet traffic and steal passwords and access tokens.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Russia confirms 16 Cameroonian soldiers killed in Ukraine war

Sixteen Cameroonian soldiers have been confirmed killed while fighting for Russia in the Ukraine conflict, marking the first acknowledgment of their involvement.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Ukraine hits port in Russia's Primorsk, oil refinery in Nizhny Novgorod

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russia's Primorsk port and NORSI oil refinery, causing fuel leaks and a fire, impacting oil export capabilities.
#russian-military-intelligence
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

How Donald Trump's War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin's War on Ukraine

In 2021, when Olga Rudenko and other journalists launched the Kyiv Independent, they were committed to making a publication that wouldn't face political pressure from an owner. A few months later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the Independent began reporting breaking news from the front lines.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

German Police Unmask REvil Ransomware Leader

Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin, 31, of Krasnodarskiy, Russia, led the two ransomware operations between early 2019 and mid-2021, involved in 130 extortion attempts.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

The Kremlin Files: Russia's Way to the Gray Zone

Russian gray-zone warfare centers on non-contact war and expanded intelligence active measures, using cyber and cognitive tools to influence conflicts without direct kinetic attacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Russian State-Linked APT28 Exploits SOHO Routers in Global DNS Hijacking Campaign

APT28 has launched a campaign exploiting MikroTik and TP-Link routers for cyber espionage, compromising DNS settings to capture credentials since May 2025.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Russia slowly trying to splinter its internet from rest of world, analysts say

Russia is gradually isolating its internet from the world, impacting millions through mobile blackouts and restrictions on essential communication platforms.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Take Aim at US and Other Targets, Raising Risk of Cyberattacks During War

Pro-Iranian hackers are expanding cyberattacks from the Middle East into the United States, targeting defense contractors, medical device companies, and critical infrastructure like power stations and water plants.
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Ex-US Defense Contractor Executive Jailed for Selling Exploits to Russia

Peter Williams stole a U.S. defense contractor's trade secrets about highly sensitive cyber capabilities and sold them to a broker whose clients include the Russian government, putting our national security and countless potential victims at risk.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago

Don't underestimate pro-Russia hacktivists, warns UK NCSC

Pro-Russia hacktivist denial-of-service attacks threaten UK local authorities, critical national infrastructure, and other organizations, causing service disruption and recovery costs.
fromSecurityWeek
2 months ago

Cyber Insights 2026: Cyberwar and Rising Nation State Threats

Entering the cyber world is stepping into a warzone. Cyber is considered a war zone, and what happens there is described as cyberwar. But it's not that simple. War is conducted by nations (political), not undertaken by criminals (financial). Both are increasing in this war zone we call cyber, but the political threat is growing fast. Cyberwar is a complex subject, and a formal definition is difficult.
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fromArs Technica
6 years ago

New clues show how Russia's grid hackers aimed for physical destruction

Russian hackers aimed to inflict long-term physical destruction on Ukraine's power grid in December 2016, planning damage to be triggered during operators' recovery efforts.
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