Tag: RUSSIA

Cybercriminals Exploit YouTubers to Spread SilentCryptoMiner on Windows Systems
Summary: A sophisticated malware campaign called SilentCryptoMiner exploits Windows Packet Divert drivers to bypass internet restrictions, impacting over 2,000 users in Russia. Cybercriminals manipulated popular YouTubers into distributing malicious links in videos, using threats of copyright strikes to force compliance. The malware employs advanced stealth techniques for cryptocurrency mining, highlighting evolving threats in the cyber landscape.…
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March Kicks Off with Major Exploits! | Weely Reports | Loginsoft
In March, the CISA catalog added nine new vulnerabilities, significantly impacting various platforms like VMware, Hitachi Vantara, Linux, and more. New botnet threats emerged alongside advanced threat actor tactics, emphasizing the critical importance of prompt patching and security measures. Key vulnerabilities include critical issues in VMware, Progress WhatsUp Gold, and Hitachi Vantara products which have already seen active exploitation.…
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Cybersecurity News Review, — Week 10 (2025)
The latest cybersecurity newsletter highlights vulnerabilities and attacks involving multiple platforms including VMware, Microsoft, Google, and more. Key updates include the patching of critical zero-day vulnerabilities, ransomware attacks, and the rise of sophisticated malware targeting various industries. The report emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and infrastructure.…
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Sandworm APT Targets Ukrainian Users with Trojanized Microsoft KMS Activation Tools in Cyber Espionage Campaigns
Sandworm, a threat actor linked to Russia’s GRU, has been conducting cyber espionage against Ukrainian Windows users by exploiting pirated software to distribute malware, notably the BACKORDER loader and Dark Crystal RAT. This activity has been ongoing since late 2023, coinciding with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and highlights the vulnerabilities created by the country’s high rates of software piracy.…
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GZR Observer Daily, Mar 7, 2025
The U.S. has introduced tariffs on Canadian goods, leading to retaliatory actions that may increase costs for 1.5 million customers in border states. This situation mirrors past global economic crises and highlights growing geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and implications for domestic industries. Affected: U.S. customers in border states, Canadian goods

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US charges Garantex admins with money laundering, sanctions violations
Summary: The U.S. has charged Garantex crypto-exchange administrators with money laundering and violating sanctions, accusing them of laundering over billion since 2019 for criminal organizations. U.S. authorities have seized Garantex’s domains, servers, and frozen substantial funds linked to these illicit activities. The exchange has temporarily suspended operations following measures by Tether to block its digital wallets due to EU sanctions.…
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Canadian intelligence agency warns of threat AI poses to upcoming elections
Summary: Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) warns that hostile actors may misuse AI tools to disrupt upcoming elections, although the integrity of democratic processes is deemed unlikely to be fundamentally undermined. The report highlights the theft of vast data on politicians and citizens by China, which enhances interference capabilities.…
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Victim: Strike on vacation my friend Country : Actor: funksec Source: Discovered: 2025-03-07 13:50:00.475665 Published: 2025-03-07 13:49:54.013602 Description : There is no information available about a company called “Strike on vacation my friend.” The name does not appear to be linked with any known business or organization.…
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Victim: Kotliva Country : RU Actor: fog Source: http://xbkv2qey6u3gd3qxcojynrt4h5sgrhkar6whuo74wo63hijnn677jnyd.onion/posts/67c8c37103e546ad96cc6156/ Discovered: 2025-03-06 01:50:48.533868 Published: 2025-03-05 00:00:00.000000 Description : Sure! Here are key points extracted from the topic of “The 19 biggest GitLabs”:GitLab is a web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git repository manager. It offers features like issue tracking, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.…
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CISA, FBI warn of BianLian mail scam targeting executives with 0k ransom note
Summary: Federal law enforcement agencies are alerting business executives about a scam using the name of the Russian BianLian ransomware gang to extort companies for Bitcoin payments. The scam involves letters claiming that sensitive data has been stolen, threatening publication unless ransoms are paid. The FBI and CISA urge anyone receiving such letters to report them, as the legitimacy of the connection to the actual BianLian gang remains unclear.…
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[Law] Leader of Babuk ransomware gang sentenced to 18 months of “limited freedom” in Russia
Summary: Mikhail Matveev, known as “Wazawaka,” was sentenced in Russia to 18 months of limited freedom for his role in ransomware attacks, particularly associated with the Babuk group and other ransomware organizations. His sentencing includes strict restrictions like curfews and travel limitations, following a guilty plea for creating malware intended to encrypt data of foreign organizations.…
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Russian crypto exchange Garantex’s website taken down in apparent law enforcement operation
Summary: The U.S. and European law enforcement have seized the domain of the Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex amid allegations of its involvement in circumventing sanctions and facilitating cybercrime. This action followed Garantex’s announcement of million worth of assets being frozen by the cryptocurrency firm Tether. The exchange has been linked to illicit activities and has gained notoriety in the Russian crypto market since its founding in 2019.…
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NoName057(16)Targets Water Supply System in Spain
Summary: The hacker group NoName057(16) has claimed responsibility for breaching the water supply infrastructure in Spain’s Valencian Community. Their Telegram post featured a video of the attack and included nationalistic language, indicating a wider campaign under the #OpSpain tag. The message also suggested collaboration with other hackers through forwarding from the “Z-Pentest Alliance” channel.…
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Russia claims Ukraine hacked state youth organizations to recruit minors
Summary: The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has accused Ukraine of hacking into two Kremlin-backed youth organizations to gather data for recruitment in espionage. The organizations, Avangard and Yunarmiya, are designed to foster military values among Russian youth, and the FSB claims that the cyber operation involved altering files and distributing them to schools.…
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Ukraine’s intel service honors civilian hackers for the first time with military award
Summary: Ukraine’s military intelligence service (HUR) has recognized the civilian hacker group Laska for their contributions to national security, marking the first formal acknowledgment of non-military cybersecurity experts. Laska received the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky for their actions that have reportedly undermined Russia’s military capabilities since the onset of the full-scale invasion.…
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The Russia-Ukraine Cyber War Part 3: Attacks on Telecom and Critical Infrastructure
This article discusses the ongoing cyber warfare between Russia and Ukraine, detailing the various cyberattacks targeting telecommunications, critical infrastructure, and technology sectors in both countries. It highlights a range of malicious activities, including attacks on energy enterprises, telecommunication providers, and strategic technology platforms, exemplifying the impact of these digital assaults during the conflict.…
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