Microsoft: Russian hackers may be readying new wave of destructive attacks
The warning comes as part of an overview of cyberattacks carried out by Russian-linked actors over the past year.
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Sanctioned Iranian hackers behind Charlie Hebdo breach, Microsoft says
U.S. officials sanctioned members of the hacking group after they attempted to interfere in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
U.S. sanctions Iranian Ministry of Intelligence in response to Albanian cyberattack
The July attacks involved multiple groups responsible for different aspects of the operation against Albania, researchers said.
House Intel Chairman vows to put ‘greater emphasis’ on fighting spyware
Spyware such as NSO Group-produced Pegasus is proliferating quickly and poses a threat to privacy and national security, experts said.
Cybersecurity experts question Microsoft’s Ukraine report
Critics said claims of a combined cyber and battlefield attack against a Ukrainian nuclear power plant are particularly irresponsible.
Experts, NSA cyber director say ransomware could threaten campaigns in 2022
Hackers are also widening their net to candidates' families and friends, experts say.
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Previously unreported Lebanon-based hacking group targeting Israel, Microsoft says
The new group is suspected of collaborating with "multiple" Iranian-linked hacking efforts.
Europol says it disabled FluBot botnet infecting ‘huge’ number of devices
Botnets have proven hard to permanently eradicate in the past, suggesting Europol's success disabling the FluBot malware could be fleeting.
Office of the National Cyber Director hires Microsoft exec, CIA official
The Office of the National Cyber Director has hired several new staffers to strengthen its ability to fight significant hacks and coordinate how the U.S. responds to…
Microsoft ties January Ukraine attack to notorious Sandworm group
Expect to see more attacks, Microsoft says.