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Russian Radio Station Hacked to Play Ukrainian National Anthem

Hackers targeted Russian radio station Kommersant FM, playing the Ukrainian national anthem and anti-war songs.

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Cyberattack Knocks Out Russian Video Platform Rutube

The site has been offline since Monday morning, ahead of Russia's annual Victory Day parade on Red Square in Moscow.

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Hacker Attacks on Russia Gain Attention But Cause Little Damage

In retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, hackers have hit Russia with DDoS attacks, data leaks and anti-war posts on state-owned websites.

Russia Coordinating Cyberattacks With Military Strikes in Ukraine – Microsoft

Microsoft tracked almost 40 destructive cyberattacks, aimed at hundreds of systems, a third of which had targeted Ukrainian government organizations.

Russia Jails Hacking Ringleader for 14 Years

Konstantin Kozlovsky claims to have taken part in the hacking of the U.S. Democratic National Committee on the FSB's orders.

Ransomware Crackdown

Russian Court Remands Hackers in Custody

REvil carried out a high-profile attack last year on U.S. software firm Kaseya.

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Russia Says Dismantles REvil Hacker Group at U.S. Request

The hacking group, which is believed to be based in Russia, carried out a high-profile attack last year on IT software company Kaseya.

'Massive' Cyberattack Hits Ukraine Government Websites

The attack comes as tensions between Russia and the West soar over the strategic ex-Soviet country.

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Russian Businessman Appears in U.S. Court After Swiss Extradition

The United States accuses Kremlin insider Vladislav Klyushin, of insider trading to the tune of tens of millions of dollars.

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EU Denounces Alleged Russian Hacking Ahead of German Vote

German intelligence pointed the finger at hackers from Russia's "Ghostwriter" group which reportedly specializes in spreading disinformation.

U.S. Sanctions Russia-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange Over Ransomware

The Treasury Department said SUEX, which operates out of Russia, was connected to ransomware attacks.

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Russia-Based Ransomware Gang Goes Offline, Prompting Questions

REvil's disappearance sparked speculation about whether the move was the result of a government-led action.

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Russia-Linked Hacking Groups Targeting the U.S.: What You Need to Know

The cyberattacks are now a major point of contention in already strained ties between Washington and Moscow.

U.S. RNC Breach Traced to Russia-Linked Hacking Group – Bloomberg

The Kremlin denied the reports of Moscow's involvement in the hack.

U.S. Software Firm Moves to Restart After Huge Ransomware Attack Linked to Russia-Based Group

The White House reiterated the warning President Joe Biden gave to his counterpart Vladimir Putin about Russia harboring cybercriminals.

Russia Points Finger Back at U.S. Over Latest Cyberattack Accusations

U.S. cybersecurity agencies blamed Kremlin-backed hackers for a series of attacks on Western private and government entities.

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Putin’s NBC News Interview, In Quotes

The wide-reaching interview aired days before Putin is set to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss a slew of disagreements.

Cybercriminal Exchange

Russia Ready to Exchange Cyber Criminals With U.S., Putin Says

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to raise the issue of ransomware attacks with his Russian counterpart at their summit in Geneva.

Russian SolarWinds Hackers Target 150 Organizations in New Attack

The group targeted U.S. government organizations, think tanks and NGOs.

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Hacking Controversy Highlights Kremlin’s Self-Destructive Approach

The cybersecurity debate is a metaphor for a wider problem for Moscow and the West, undermining last efforts to find grounds for cooperation.

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