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Microsoft Finds FoxBlade Malware Hit Ukraine Hours Before Russian Invasion
UPDATE: It's worth noting that the malware Microsoft tracks as FoxBlade is the same as the data wiper that's been denominated HermeticWiper aka KillDisk. Microsoft on Monday disclosed that it detected a new round of offensive and destructive cyberattacks directed against Ukraine's digital...
Ukraine-Russia Cyber Warzone Splits Cyber Underground
The Russia-Ukraine cyber warzone has split the Conti ransomware gang into warring factions, leading to a Ukrainian member spilling 60,000 of the group’s internal chat messages online. On Monday, vx-underground – an internet collection of malware source code, samples and papers that’s generally...
Ukraine’s Volunteer ‘IT Army’ Is Hacking in Uncharted Territory
The country has enlisted thousands of cybersecurity professionals in the war effort against Russia...
DDoS Attempts Hit Russia as Ukraine Conflict Intensifies
Plus: Hacker recruits, NFT thefts, and more of the week’s top security news...
Potential cybersecurity impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday night, Russia launched a military invasion of its neighbor and former Soviet Union member Ukraine, drawing a broad rebuke from international leaders, along with significant protest from the Russian public. The toll of human life from this war is unknown, and, like the many internation...
Cyber lures and threats in the context of the war in Ukraine
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia goes a long way back, but it took a dramatic turn after the 2014 Ukrainian revolution. Since then, the war in the Donbas region has resulted in a number of casualties as well as a constant feeling of insecurity among the population. In recent months, Russia...
Russia Sanctions May Spark Escalating Cyber Conflict
President Biden joined European leaders this week in enacting economic sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The West has promised tougher sanctions are coming, but experts warn these will almost certainly trigger a Russian retaliation against America and its allies,...
Ukraine’s Defense—and Hacktivists—Have Raised Over $4M in Crypto
Russia’s invasion into the country sparked a surge of crypto donations to resistance groups...
Putin Warns Russian Critical Infrastructure to Brace for Potential Cyber Attacks
The Russian government on Thursday warned of cyber attacks aimed at domestic critical infrastructure operators, as the country's full-blown invasion of Ukraine enters the second day. In addition to cautioning of the "threat of an increase in the intensity of computer attacks," Russia's National...
Russia/Ukraine Conflict: What Is Rapid7 Doing to Protect My Organization?
Rapid7 is monitoring the escalating conflict in Ukraine, and we have provided a blog on the various attack vectors organizations may see, as well as guidance on mitigations and remediations. To assist with your preparation and response efforts, Rapid7 is continuously integrating into our products...
White House Denies Mulling Massive Cyberattacks Against Russia
The White House has denied reports that President Biden has been presented with an arsenal of ways to launch massive cyberattacks against Russia – attacks designed to disrupt the country’s ability to sustain its military operations in Ukraine. NBC News on Thursday reported that the options includ...
This Week in Security News - February 25, 2022
Recent cyberattacks increasingly target open-source web servers, and US officials tell businesses to watch for potential ransomware attacks after Biden announces Russia sanctions...
Entering a Higher State of Vigilance – Ukraine Under Attack
It appears that Russia has just commenced the invasion of Ukraine. Check your preferred international news outlet, but according to the Ukrainian foreign minister "Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine." Ukrainian airspace is closed with flights diverting. The Twitter Safety...
New Wiper Malware Targeting Ukraine Amid Russia's Military Operation
Cybersecurity firms ESET and Broadcom's Symantec said they discovered a new data wiper malware used in fresh attacks against hundreds of machines in Ukraine, as Russian forces formally launched a full-scale military operation against the country. The Slovak company dubbed the wiper "HermeticWiper...
Russia’s Sandworm Hackers Have Built a Botnet of Firewalls
Western intelligence services are raising alarms about Cyclops Blink, the latest tool at the notorious group’s disposal...
Russia Was Behind DDoS Attacks Against Ukraine, US Officials Say
Plus: A crypto crime crackdown, Roblox ripoffs, and more of the week’s top security news...
NCSC-NZ Releases Advisory on Cyber Threats Related to Russia-Ukraine Tensions
The New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre NCSC-NZ has released a General Security Advisory GSA on preparing for cyber threats relating to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The advisory recommends organizations review their security posture and monitor for cyber incidents and provides...
If Russia Invades Ukraine, TikTok Will See It Up Close
As troops amass on Ukraine’s border, civilians capture it all on camera. Online sleuths are now unpacking the details...
Prudent Cybersecurity Preparation for the Potential Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Update Feb 24, 2022: The situation in Ukraine has worsened since this blog post was first published, though our preparation advice remains the same. We will update the Rapid7 blog with a new post as events warrant. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain elevated, with a high degree of...