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Microsoft: Russia Stepping Up Hacking, Cyber Penetration Efforts on 42 Ukraine Allies

Almost one in three detected Russian attacks are successful, Microsoft said.

  • By Frank Konkel

US and allies attribute attack on U.S. satellite provider in Ukraine to Russia

Officials are highlighting significant spillover effects from the attack—including damage to infrastructure supporting wind farms—into Central Europe.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Survey: 93% of Americans fear cyber warfare against U.S.

A consumer survey suggests Americans are taking some steps to prepare for possible cyber warfare.

  • By Frank Konkel

NSA chief: Cyber Command did 9 international missions last year

The dual-hatted head of the spy agency and military command has been conducting proactive missions to diffuse cyber threats to U.S. elections and other critical infrastructure and stressed the importance of artificial intelligence to advance those efforts.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Russia’s Ukraine invasion makes DOD tech officials ask, ‘Are we postured for that kind of fight?’

Data is driving insights around this modern conflict.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Ukrainian cyber lead says ‘at least 4 types of malware’ in use to target critical infrastructure and humanitarian aid

An hour-long press briefing shed new light on the cybersecurity implications of this evolving conflict.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Experts urge Congress to pass semiconductor-production boosting legislation

The Bipartisan Innovation Act would inject tens of billions into domestic semiconductor production.

  • By Frank Konkel

U.S. to target North Korea’s technology access in response to recent missile tests

A “range of further actions” are anticipated for the coming days, an official said.

  • By Brandi Vincent

U.S. cloud service giants take action against Russia

The largest cloud providers in the U.S. are responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

  • By Frank Konkel

CISA warns of ransomware gang, issues indicators of compromise

Processes spurring from the Ragnar Locker Ransomware have affected at least 52 critical infrastructure victims since January, but will terminate if it encounters systems in certain Russian and near-Russian locations.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Worldwide threats hearing highlights U.S. cyber concerns of Russia-Ukraine conflict

National security officials warned that cyberattacks on Ukraine may one day ‘spillover.’

  • By Brandi Vincent

What happens if Russia hacks a U.S. satellite?

A Russian official warned that impacting their satellites would be considered a declaration of war, but the U.S. stance is more circumspect.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Russia’s cyber tactics are prompting the FCC to address internet routing security

Standards exist for network operators to implement, but there is no rule forcing them to do so.

  • By Mariam Baksh

‘You are a target’: Navy warns staff to prepare for cyber threats

The Navy modernized and extended the reach of its information technology beyond traditional security boundaries over the last few years.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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US-EU alignment on tech policy shaky in face of Russian aggression

The conflict in Ukraine is reinforcing an industry-friendly argument for how the government should regulate cybersecurity.

  • By Mariam Baksh

Russia could 'absolutely' lash out at US through cyber, lawmaker warns 

Sen. Mark Warner advises the U.S. and NATO allies to be on high alert amid global sanctions against Russia.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Iran-linked hackers conducting operations against government networks, intel agencies warn

Iranian government-linked hackers may be using global circumstances to their advantage.

  • By Frank Konkel

Biden: ‘Prepared to respond’ if Russia pursues cyberattacks against US

The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting edge technologies.

  • By Frank Konkel

The U.S. is working to improve Ukraine’s cyber defenses in the face of Russian threat

The prospect of a cyberattack amid heightened regional tensions creates a stark contrast against delicate diplomatic efforts the U.S. is pursuing to thwart ransomware criminals officials say are operating out of Russia.

  • By Mariam Baksh