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Russia targets Ukrainian conscripts with Windows, Android malware
A hybrid espionage/influence campaign conducted by the Russian threat group ‘UNC5812’ has been uncovered, targeting Ukrainian military recruits with Windows and Android malware. According to Google’s threat intelligence, the campaign impersonated a “Civil Defense” persona along with a website and dedicated Telegram channel to distribute malware through a fake recruitment avoidance app dubbed “Sunspinner” by the researchers. The campaign targets…
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Russia sentences REvil ransomware members to over 4 years in prison
Russia has sentenced four members of the REvil ransomware operation to over 4 years in prison for distributing malware and illegal circulation of means of payment. REvil ransomware (aka Sodin and Sodinokibi) was launched in April 2019 as a direct successor of the GandCrab operation. In less than a year, the gang became the most prolific ransomware group, asking for some of the highest…
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Apple’s next MacBook Pros might have leaked in Russia
At least two Russian creators have posted videos in which they unbox what appears to be the next base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. Apple, which hasn’t announced the laptops yet, is rumored to have a launch planned for November. Over the weekend, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman pointed to a video posted by the Russian YouTube channel Wylsacom.…
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Russia arrests US-sanctioned Cryptex founder, 95 other linked suspects
Russian law enforcement detained almost 100 suspects linked to the Cryptex cryptocurrency exchange, the UAPS anonymous payment service, and 33 other online services and platforms used to make illegal payments and sell stolen credentials. Following 148 raids, 96 individuals were arrested and charged with organizing and participating in a criminal organization, unlawful access to computer information, illegal payment processing, and…
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Notion exits Russia and will terminate accounts in September
Notion has announced it will exit the Russian market and is terminating all workspaces and accounts identified linked to users in the country. In an announcement on its website, Notion says the decision was taken due to U.S.-government imposed restrictions on software service providers, making it practically impossible to continue operating in Russia. “The U.S. government has introduced restrictions prohibiting…
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