Deterrence in cyberspace is possible — and ‘urgent’ — amid ‘alarming’ hybrid attacks, State cyber ambassador says

In an interview with CyberScoop, Nate Fick also discussed the structure of his office and regions of emphasis.

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US accuses RT, others of covert arms dealing, global influence operations

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said information from RT employees indicate the media outlet is “functioning like a de facto arm” of the Russian government.

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Smashing Security podcast #384: A room with a view, AI music shenanigans, and a cocaine bear

It’s a case of algorithm and blues as we look into an AI music scam, Ukraine believes it has caught a spy high in the sky, and a cocaine-fuelled bear goes on the rampage.

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Exposed: Russian military Unit 29155 does digital sabotage, espionage

The US Department of Justice has named five Russian computer hackers as members of Unit 29155 – i.e., the 161st Specialist Training Center of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) – which they deem resposible for the… Continue reading Exposed: Russian military Unit 29155 does digital sabotage, espionage

Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage

A secretive Russian military unit, previously linked to assassinations and destabilization in Europe, is blamed for destructive wiper malware attacks in Ukraine.
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Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Now Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage

A secretive Russian military unit, previously linked to assassinations and destabilization in Europe, is blamed for destructive wiper malware attacks in Ukraine.
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U.S. charges five Russian military members for destructive cyber ops, hack-and-leak campaigns

The hackers were working with a unit in the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate, according to the DOJ.

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Russian hacking campaign targets rights groups, media, former US ambassador

The government-backed hackers exploited fake friends and family with spear-phishing lures, according to research published Wednesday.

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Microsoft: Iran makes late play to meddle in U.S. elections

The effort from four separate groups includes both hacking attempts and fake news campaigns, according to the company.

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Brandon Wales reflects on 20 years of cyber as he leaves CISA

SolarWinds, election security and protecting federal networks were among the highlights, he said in an interview with CyberScoop.

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