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 ]
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 ]
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 ]