Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Italian Infrastructure
Multiple Italian websites, including Milan's airports and the Foreign Ministry, faced cyberattacks from pro-Russian group NoName057(16). The attacks, quickly contained by Italy's cybersecurity agency, prompted the creation of a new cybersecurity department.
Massive Healthcare Data Breach: Ascension Reports 5.6 Million Patient Records Compromised
Healthcare giant Ascension reveals devastating ransomware attack exposing sensitive medical and financial data of 5.6 million patients. The May 2023 breach, potentially linked to Russian cybercrime group Black Basta, severely disrupted operations and follows other major healthcare sector cyberattacks.
Major Healthcare Data Breach: Ascension Hit by Ransomware, 5.6M Records Exposed
Ascension Health faces a devastating ransomware attack exposing sensitive medical and personal data of 5.6 million patients and employees. The Russian-linked group Black Basta infiltrated the healthcare giant's network, leading to widespread system disruptions and prompting enhanced security measures.
Russian APT29 Hackers Deploy Sophisticated RDP Attack Campaign Against Global Targets
Russian state-sponsored group APT29 launched a cyber espionage campaign using malicious RDP attacks against government agencies and researchers worldwide. The attackers leveraged legitimate red team tools and extensive infrastructure to stealthily compromise high-profile targets through spear-phishing and RDP manipulation.
U.S. Semiconductor Technology Found Powering Russian Military Despite Export Ban
A Senate investigation reveals critical U.S. microchips continue flowing into Russian weapons systems despite strict export controls, exposing major enforcement gaps. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security faces severe resource constraints while Russian distributors exploit loopholes through intermediary countries.
Russian Hackers Hijack Criminal Networks to Target Ukrainian Starlink Devices
Russian state-backed group Secret Blizzard has adopted an unusual tactic of compromising other cybercrime groups' infrastructure to infiltrate Ukrainian military Starlink connections. Microsoft's report reveals the hackers leveraged malware tools from multiple threat actors to gather intelligence on military hardware.
Romanian Energy Provider Electrica Hit by Ransomware Attack Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Romania's leading electricity distributor Electrica Group faces ransomware attack, implementing security protocols while maintaining critical operations. The incident, potentially linked to pro-Russian groups, comes amid heightened cybersecurity concerns following Romania's contested election.
Russian Hackers Deploy Advanced Evasion Tactics Using Cloudflare to Target Ukraine
Russian state-linked group Gamaredon adopts sophisticated concealment methods, leveraging Cloudflare Tunnels and DNS fast-flux to deliver GammaDrop malware through spear-phishing attacks. The campaign specifically targets Ukrainian organizations while employing legitimate services to evade detection.
Russian-Linked Cyberattacks and Social Media Manipulation Target Romanian Presidential Election
Romania's presidential elections faced over 85,000 intrusion attempts targeting electoral IT infrastructure, along with coordinated social media manipulation campaigns supporting a pro-Russian candidate. Intelligence reports suggest state-sponsored actors behind sophisticated attacks, while TikTok influence operations bypass platform controls and electoral laws.
Stoli's US Operations File for Bankruptcy Following Devastating Ransomware Attack
Stoli Group's US subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing an August 2024 cyberattack that crippled operations and $84 million in debt. The company faces multiple challenges, including seized Russian assets and declining market conditions.