Tag: russia
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Russian-Speaking Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen Testers
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in SecurityNewsIn further proof of the professionalization of Russian cybercriminal groups, ransomware gangs have been posting job ads for security positions such as pen testers, looking to boost their ransomware deployment operations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/russian-ransomware-gangs-hunt-pen-testers
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‘CyberVolk’ hacktivists use ransomware in support of Russian interests
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cybervolk-india-hacktivists-russia-ransomware
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Russian threat actors poised to cripple power grid, UK warns
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in SecurityNewsUK government escalates cyber rhetoric in a speech at a Nato event, saying Russian advanced persistent threats stand ready to conduct cyber attacks that could ‘turn off the lights for millions’ First seen on Jump to article: /www.computerweekly.com/news/366616324/Russian-threat-actors-poised-to-cripple-power-grid-UK-warns
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Here’s how simple it is for script kiddies to stand up DDoS services
How plug-and-play hacking tools and lax configs helped a Russian script kiddie start a scheme. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/russian-hacker-script-matrix-ddos-aqua/
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Firefox and Windows zero-days exploited by Russian RomCom hackers
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in SecurityNewsRussian-based RomCom cybercrime group chained two zero-day vulnerabilities in recent attacks targeting Firefox and Tor Browser users across Europe and North America. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-and-windows-zero-days-exploited-by-russian-romcom-hackers/
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RomCom Exploits Zero-Day Firefox and Windows Flaws in Sophisticated Cyberattacks
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in SecurityNewsThe Russia-aligned threat actor known as RomCom has been linked to the zero-day exploitation of two security flaws, one in Mozilla Firefox and the other in Microsoft Windows, as part of attacks designed to deliver the eponymous backdoor on victim systems.”In a successful attack, if a victim browses a web page containing the exploit, an…
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Russia Is Going All Out on Election Day Interference
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/russia-election-disinformation-2024-election-day/
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The source code of Banshee Stealer leaked online
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in SecurityNewsBanshee Stealer, a MacOS Malware-as-a-Service, shut down after its source code leaked online. The code is now available on GitHub. In August 2024, Russian hackers promoted BANSHEE Stealer, a macOS malware targeting x86_64 and ARM64, capable of stealing browser data, crypto wallets, and more. BANSHEE Stealer supports basic evasion techniques, relies on the sysctl API…
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RomCom hackers chained Firefox and Windows zero-days to deliver backdoor
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in SecurityNewsRussia-aligned APT group RomCom was behind attacks that leveraged CVE-2024-9680, a remote code execution flaw in Firefox, and CVE-2024-49039, an elevation of privilege … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/26/romcom-backdoor-cve-2024-9680-cve-2024-49039/
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Researchers Detailed Tools Used By Hacktivists Fueling Ransomware Attacks
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in SecurityNewsCyberVolk, a politically motivated hacktivist group, has leveraged readily available ransomware builders like AzzaSec, Diamond, LockBit, and Chaos to launch DDoS and ransomware attacks against targets opposing Russian interests. The highly skilled members of the group modify and improve these tools, which results in an increase in their level of sophistication and makes it more…
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Britain Putin up stronger AI defences to counter growing cyber threats
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in SecurityNews‘Be in no doubt: the UK and others in this room are watching Russia’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/26/uk_ai_security/
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Unveiling the >>Nearest Neighbor Attack<<: A Russian APT's Covert Tactic to Weaponize Wi-Fi
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in SecurityNewsVolexity, a leading cybersecurity firm, has revealed a novel attack technique employed by the Russian APT group GruesomeLarch (also known as APT28, Fancy Bear, etc.). Dubbed the >>Nearest Neighbor Attack,
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Experts Urge Sober Assessment of Russian Hacking
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in SecurityNewsSpeech by UK Minister Pat McFadden Sparks Backlash. A warning from a British government official over Russian cyberwar sparked backlash from cybersecurity specialists who urged a measured approach. Russian attacks could turn the lights off for millions of people, said Pat McFadden, minister for intergovernmental First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/experts-urge-sober-assessment-russian-hacking-a-26903
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Russian spies use remote desktop protocol files in unusual mass phishing drive
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/30/russia_wrangles_rdp_files_in/
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Russian Hackers Exploit WiFi in Sophisticated New Attack
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in SecurityNews‘Nearest Neighbor Attack’ Bypasses Cyber Defenses by Breaching WiFi Networks. A Russian cyberespionage group hacked a Washington, D.C.-based organization focused on Ukraine by deploying a new attack technique that exploits Wi-Fi connectivity, according to new research. The nearest neighbor attack: methodology could lead to a significant broadening of targeting and attacks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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BlackBasta Ransomware Brand Picks Up Where Conti Left Off
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in SecurityNewsNew analysis says law enforcement efforts against Russian-language ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) infrastructure helped consolidate influence behind BlackBasta, but some experts aren’t so sure the brand means that much. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/blackbasta-ransomware-group-conti
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Fancy Bear ‘Nearest Neighbor’ Attack Uses Nearby Wi-Fi Network
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in SecurityNewsIn a new class of attack, the Russian APT breached a target in Washington, DC, by credential-stuffing wireless networks in close proximity to it and daisy-chaining a vector together in a resourceful and creative way, according to researchers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/fancy-bear-nearest-neighbor-attack-wi-fi
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Asia, Europe subjected to Russian cyberespionage campaign
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/asia-europe-subjected-to-russian-cyberespionage-campaign
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UK minister criticized over ‘hyperbolic’ speech on Russia’s cyber capabilities
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/uk-minister-criticized-hyperbolic-russia
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Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
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in SecurityNews“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/spies-hack-wi-fi-networks-in-far-off-land-to-launch-attack-on-target-next-door/
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Microsoft president asks Trump to “push harder” against Russian hacks
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in SecurityNewsBrad Smith wants US to take a tougher approach to state-sponsored cyberattacks. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/microsoft-president-asks-trump-to-push-harder-against-russian-hacks/
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As North Korean troops march toward Ukraine, does a Russian quid pro quo reach space?
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in SecurityNewsThe budding partnership between Russia and North Korea may now be blossoming into space. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/space/2024/11/in-exchange-for-troops-in-ukraine-russian-aid-to-north-korea-may-extend-to-space/
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Act fast to snuff out employee curiosity over ‘free’ AI apps
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in SecurityNewsThe word “free” has always tempted employees who are looking for an app or template to make their work easier. These days, combine “free” with “AI” and the lure is almost irresistible.Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, free AI-themed apps have exploded. Unfortunately, some are created by threat actors. One of the latest…
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North Korea Deploying Fake IT Workers in China, Russia, Other Countries
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in SecurityNewsThe North Korean fake IT workers have infiltrated businesses in China, Russia, and other countries aside from the US. The post North Korea Deploying Fake IT Workers in China, Russia, Other Countries appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/north-korea-deploying-fake-it-workers-in-china-russia-other-countries/
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Russian Cyberspies Hacked Building Across Street From Target For W-Fi Attack
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/36640/Russian-Cyberspies-Hacked-Building-Across-Street-From-Target-For-W-Fi-Attack.html
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Faraway Russian hackers breached US organization via Wi-Fi
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in SecurityNewsForest Blizzard, a threat group associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence service, repeatedly breached a US-based organization via compromised computer systems … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/enterprise-wi-fi-compromised/
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UK seeks collaboration for security research lab to counter Russia and ‘new AI arms race’
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in SecurityNewsThe U.K. is seeking collaboration for a new AI security research lab that’s designed to counter Russia and other hostile states in what it dubs the >>new AI arms race.
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UK Launches AI Security Lab to Combat Russian Cyber Threats
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in SecurityNewsUK Minister Pat McFadden will say in a speech at a NATO conference that adversaries are looking at using AI on the physical and cyber battlefield First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-ai-security-lab-russia/
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Uncle Sam outs a Russian accused of developing Redline infostealing malware
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/29/russian_redline_malware/