Browsing: Russian
A spyware researcher exposed Russian government hackers trying to break into Signal accounts
By techtost.com
Earlier this year, Donncha Ó Cearbhaill, a security researcher investigating spyware attacks, found himself in an unusual position. For once he was targeted by hackers. “Dear…
US defense contractor who sold hacking tools to Russian broker ordered to pay $10 million to former employers
By techtost.com
Peter Williams, a veteran cybersecurity executive who headed the hacking and surveillance technology division of US defense contractor L3Harris, has been ordered to pay $10 million…
A US court has sentenced Latvian hacker Deniss Zolotarjovs to more than eight years in prison after being convicted of ransomware attacks. The Justice Department accused…
Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempted ‘catastrophic’ cyberattack on thermal plant
By techtost.com
The Swedish government said hackers linked to Russia tried to disrupt operations at one of the country’s thermal power plants last year. Sweden said that while…
A group of Russian government hackers has hijacked thousands of home and small business routers around the world as part of an ongoing campaign to redirect…
US military contractor likely built iPhone hacking tools used by Russian spies in Ukraine
By techtost.com
A mass hacking campaign targeting iPhone users in Ukraine and China used tools likely designed by US military contractor L3Harris, according to TechCrunch. The tools, which…
An iPhone hacking toolkit used by Russian spies likely came from a US military contractor
By techtost.com
A mass hacking campaign targeting iPhone users in Ukraine and China used tools likely designed by US military contractor L3Harris, according to TechCrunch. The tools, which…
Russian government hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government and military officials, as well as journalists around the world, Dutch intelligence agencies said on…
Treasury sanctions Russian zero-day broker accused of buying holdings stolen from US defense contractor
By techtost.com
The US government was announced on Tuesday sanctions on two companies that acquire and resell zero-day exploits, as well as sanctions on their founders and associates.…
Peter Williams, the former head of a US defense contractor, was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison for stealing and selling his former company’s hacking…