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HIMARS-Maker Lockheed Martin 'Confident' Against Russian Hackers
Pro-Russia hacking group Killnet has threatened more cyberattacks against the American manufacturer.
Russian Hacker Warns Cyberwarfare Will Turn Deadly
The founder of a Russian hacker group said he aims to make countries that support Ukraine "answer for each of our soldiers."
New U.S. Tech Laws Play Russian Roulette With Cybersecurity
Lawmakers should ensure implementation of new laws deliver real freedom of choice for technology under conditions that benefit Western democracies more than those wishing to harm us and our way of life.
Russian Hackers Target U.S. HIMARS Maker in 'New Type of Attack': Report
Hackers first announced their intention to infiltrate giant U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin on July 22.
Chinese Hackers Targeted U.S. Reporters Days Before Jan. 6: Report
A cybersecurity firm said hackers "assessed to be aligned with the state interests" of North Korea, Iran and Turkey also directed attacks on journalists.
Russian War in Ukraine Gives Putin Reason to Interfere in Midterms: Experts
Some intelligence experts say the Kremlin will seek to weaken President Biden—who they feel rallied allies behind Ukraine—by working to defeat Democrats.
Lithuania Targeted by Massive Russian Cyberattack Over Transit Blockade
Lithuania's defense ministry said similar cyberattacks are likely to continue after Moscow warned of "serious consequences" related to the transit blockade.
How Kaliningrad Blockade Could Spark Escalation of Russia-Ukraine War
The region is sandwiched between NATO member countries Lithuania and Poland and has been Russian territory since 1945.
Russia Warns Growing Cyber Conflict With U.S. Could Spark War in Real World
Russia's top cyber diplomat warned "aggressive actions" won't go "unanswered" as a U.S. official threatened "consequences on states that use cyber capabilities irresponsibly."
Kirsten Gillibrand Pushes 'Cyber Academy' to Fight China, Russia Cyber War
"One of the biggest challenges we have in the future is protecting the nation from a cyberattack and being able to win a cyberwar," Gillibrand told Newsweek.
U.S. Needs New 'Manhattan Project' to Avoid Cyber Catastrophe
Without dramatic action, a cyber catastrophe is nearly inevitable—whether it happens now or in the future.
SIM Swap Scam: Man Losing Life Savings Sparks FBI Investigation
A man lost more than $700,000 after he was targeted by a SIM swap scam, which involves criminals switching a mobile number to a SIM card they control.
Elon Musk Says Starlink Has Resisted Hacking Attempts From Russia 'So Far'
The billionaire's comments come amid confirmation from multiple governments that Russia was behind a huge cyberattack at the start of its invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. Intel, Google Warn of Cyberattacks from China, Russia, North Korea
Google reports that the most malicious cyberattacks in the U.S. are coming from Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China.
Major Cyberattack That Targeted Ukraine to U.S. Subject of $10M Reward
Six members of Russia's GRU military intelligence service cost U.S. companies over $1 billion in 2017 with the NotPetya malware attack.
Russia May Ramp Up Cyber Attacks As Putin Pushes Into Donbas, U.S. Warns
The warning cited "evolving intelligence" that indicated Russia's government could be weighing options for cyberattacks on the U.S and other countries.
Russia Blames Hackers for Imminent Warning of NATO Nuclear Attack
The since-deleted message urged citizens to "independently bring the basements of their houses, as well as nearby bomb shelters, into a habitable form."
U.S. Airport Hit With Cyberattack Over Ukraine: 'No One Is Afraid of You'
A message left by the hackers said that "when the supply of weapons to Ukraine stops, attacks on the information structure of your country will instantly stop."
Four Russian Government Employees Charged in 'Historical Hacking Campaigns'
Between 2012 and 2018, the four defendants allegedly ran two hacking campaigns targeting critical infrastructure in approximately 135 countries.
As Ukraine Invasion Stalls, Putin Looks to Cyber for Revenge Attack on US
"I think we can fully expect that there'll be cyberattacks on the United States and our allies in weeks and months ahead," Rep. Jason Crow told Newsweek.
Internet Crimes Cost Americans $6.9 Billion in 2021, FBI Reports
The report, which analyzed more than 847,000 complaints of potential internet crimes, showed that these types of crimes rose 7 percent in 2021.
Russian 'Cyber Front Z' Hackers Hired to Target Ukraine—Report
The group aims to counter Ukraine's narrative about the war against Russia.
White House Warns Companies to Encrypt Data in Case of Russian Cyberattack
The U.S. government has said there is evolving intelligence that Russia may be looking at methods for a potential cyberattack in response to U.S. sanctions.
Iran Threats, Russia-Ukraine Conflict Eyed in Israel's Massive Cyber Attack
There is "a concern that Iran is 'testing' Israel and the U.S. during a chaotic time," former Israeli ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon told Newsweek.
Ransomware Attacks: Have Your Team And Plan In Place Now
If your organization is targeted with a ransomware attack, being prepared to respond quickly is critical.
Toyota Suspends Production at Japanese Plants After Suspected Cyberattack
An error was found in the computer server system and could not communicate with the company.
U.S. Intelligence Chair Warns Russia Cyberattacks Have No Border Boundaries
"We've already had reports that some of the cyberattacks launched against Ukraine have had results already in Latvia and Lithuania," Mark Warner said.
Ukraine Government Websites Hit With Cyberattack, Days After Banks Impacted
The websites for the Ukrainian parliament, Cabinet of Ministers and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are not working due to a distributed denial-of-service attack.
Ukraine Reports Another Cyberattack on Banks, Defense Ministry
Ukrainian officials say cyberattacks could be a precursor to a Russian invasion, and Ukraine previously blamed Russia for large-scale cyberattacks last month.
Donald Trump Jr. Claims Reports Warning of Russian Cyberattacks Are Lies
President Joe Biden has warned that even if Russia does not invade Ukraine, it could resort to cyberattacks.