Russian hackers

Portugal warns foreign state-backed hackers targeting officials' and military messaging accounts

According to the Portuguese national intelligence service (SIS), the hacker group targeted WhatsApp and Signal accounts of government officials, diplomats, and military personnel.

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A Russian secret agent; illustrative.

US alleges executive sold secrets to Russia for $1.3 million

A woman votes as members of a local electoral commission visit her home during Moldova's parliamentary elections in the town of Durlesti, Moldova September 28, 2025.

Moldovans vote in high-stakes parliamentary election, authorities warn of Russian interference

Russian hacking underground newsletter is seen in this illustration taken December 19, 2022

FBI warns of Russian hacks targeting US critical infrastructure


Pro-Russian hackers attack institutional websites in Italy - police

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, many Western governments have raised alert levels in anticipation of possible cyber attacks on IT systems and infrastructure.

 A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.

Israel should expect a rise in cyberattacks - expert

CYBER AFFAIRS: Industry insider Ram Levi talks about defense against hacks and what really happened at Shirbit.

 A MAN LOOKS at a video on an Israeli website that was hacked last year by an Iran-based hackers group that calls itself ‘Hacking Saviours.’

Microsoft disrupts Russian cyberattack on US, Ukraine, EU targets

The tech firm said a group it nicknamed "Strontium" was trying to spy on government bodies and think tanks in the EU and the United States, as well as Ukrainian institutions.

 A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.

Russia-Ukraine war: Swiss SIX saw cyberattacks spike at start of war

Russia has repeatedly been accused of hacks against other countries. Moscow has denied the allegations.

Illustrative photo of a cyberattack.

Anonymous is 'waging war' on Russia: Several broadcasts hacked

The hacker group has been actively targeting Russia in cyberspace since the initial assault on Ukraine began on February 24.

The masked face of international hacker Anonymous

Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia

The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country's hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct cyber spying missions against Russian troops.

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Canada agency says Russian-backed actors targeting infrastructure

Canada has had poor relations with Russia since the annexation of Crimea in 2014.

 ARMIS: BRINGING hackers out of the shadows.

Russia cracks down on REvil ransomware group

Law enforcement agencies are finally recognizing the threat posed by cybercriminals, Israel’s Sygnia cybersecurity firm asserted.

Artyom Zayets, detained on suspicion of the illegal circulation of means of payment as a member of the REvil ransomware crime group, stands inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing in Moscow, Russia, January 15, 2022.

Latest Russian cyberattack targeting hundreds of US networks - Microsoft

Just a small percent of the latest attempts were successful, Microsoft told the New York Times, which first reported the breach, but it gave no further details.

 View of the Microsoft offices in Herzliya, Israel, on May 28, 2021

Putin: Russia would accept conditional handover of cyber-criminals to US

The White House has said Biden will bring up ransomware attacks emanating from Russia at the meeting between the two world powers.

 Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with then US Vice President Joe Biden during their meeting in Moscow March 10, 2011.