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Russian Cyberattack against Ukrainian Power Grid Prevented

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A Russian cyberweapon, similar to the one used in 2016, was detected and removed before it could be used.

Key points:

  • ESET researchers collaborated with CERT-UA to analyze the attack against the Ukrainian energy company
  • The destructive actions were scheduled for 2022-04-08 but artifacts suggest that the attack had been planned for at least two weeks
  • The attack used ICS-capable malware and regular disk wipers for Windows, Linux and Solaris operating systems
  • We assess with high confidence that the attackers used a new version of the Industroyer malware, which was used in 2016 to cut power in Ukraine
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White House Warns of Possible Russian Cyberattacks

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News:

The White House has issued its starkest warning that Russia may be planning cyberattacks against critical-sector U.S. companies amid the Ukraine invasion.

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Context: The alert comes after Russia has lobbed a series of digital attacks at the Ukrainian government and critical industry sectors. But there’s been no sign so far of major disruptive hacks against U.S. targets even as the government has imposed increasingly harsh sanctions that have battered the Russian economy.

  • The public alert followed classified briefings government officials conducted last week for more than 100 companies in sectors at the highest risk of Russian hacks, Neuberger said. The briefing was prompted by “preparatory activity” by Russian hackers, she said.
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Where’s the Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar?

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It has been interesting to notice how unimportant and ineffective cyber operations have been in the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia launched a wiper against Ukraine at the beginning, but it was found and neutered. Near as I can tell, the only thing that worked was the disabling of regional KA-SAT SATCOM terminals.

It’s probably too early to reach any conclusions, but people are starting to write about this, with varying theories.

I want to write about this, too, but I’m waiting for things to progress more.

EDITED TO ADD (3/12): Two additional takes…

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DDoS Attack and Data Wiper Malware hit Computers in Ukraine

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By Waqas
As per ESET, the new data wiper malware has targeted hundreds of computer systems in Ukraine, while in…
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AI-Piloted Fighter Jets

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News from Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology:

China Claims Its AI Can Beat Human Pilots in Battle: Chinese state media reported that an AI system had successfully defeated human pilots during simulated dogfights. According to the Global Times report, the system had shot down several PLA pilots during a handful of virtual exercises in recent years. Observers outside China noted that while reports coming out of state-controlled media outlets should be taken with a grain of salt, the capabilities described in the report are not outside the realm of possibility…

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Malicious Life Podcast: China’s Unrestricted Cyberwarfare Part 3

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For more than a decade, China orchestrated a sophisticated espionage campaign against Nortel Networks, using Huawei, Chinese civilians working in Canada, and even organized crime gangs to steal important technical and operational information. When… Continue reading Malicious Life Podcast: China’s Unrestricted Cyberwarfare Part 3→

Vulnerabilities in Weapons Systems

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“If you think any of these systems are going to work as expected in wartime, you’re fooling yourself.”

That was Bruce’s response at a conference hosted by US Transportation Command in 2017, after learning that their computerized logistical systems were mostly unclassified and on the Internet. That may be necessary to keep in touch with civilian companies like FedEx in peacetime or when fighting terrorists or insurgents. But in a new era facing off with China or Russia, it is dangerously complacent.

Any twenty-first century war will include cyber operations. Weapons and support systems will be successfully attacked. …

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Malicious Life Podcast: China’s Unrestricted Cyberwarfare Part 2

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In China’s Unrestricted Cyberwarfare Part 1 we explored the story of two Chinese military officers, veterans of the semi-conflict with Taiwan, who helped shape the role of cyber in modern warfare in China and beyond with special guest Lieutenant C… Continue reading Malicious Life Podcast: China’s Unrestricted Cyberwarfare Part 2→

Iranian hackers hit Israel with disk wiper in disguise of ransomware

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By Deeba Ahmed
According to SentinelOne, Iranian hackers have developed a combo of disk wiper and ransomware and their target is Israel.
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