threat-intel Cybercrooks jet off with Manchester Airports Group customer data Russian cybercriminals are leveraging social engineering tactics, impersonating Signal support, to conduct phishing attacks targeting individuals and potentially stealing sensitive data. Simultaneously, vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions are being exploited to compromise websites, impacting a significant number of op… The Register · 3d ago High RUphishingjoomlavulnerability
threat-intel Pro-Russian Hackers Claim Responsibility for Major Cyberattack on Norway’s Public Digital Services A pro-Russian hacker group, Server Killers, claimed responsibility for a sustained cyberattack targeting multiple Norwegian government digital services. The attack, initiated following Norway’s increased security coopera… SecurityWeek · 3d ago High NORUDEcyberattackrussiacyberwar
threat-intel Homeland security cybercops say patch TrueConf (Russia's Zoom) if you're using it US Homeland Security cybersecurity officials are warning users of TrueConf, a video conferencing tool developed in Russia, to urgently patch the software due to a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to remo… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-72529CVE-2026-72530RUUSvulnerabilitycybersecurityrussia
threat-intel Russian network monitoring firm confirms cyberattack claimed by pro-Ukraine hackers A Russian network monitoring firm, Microolap, confirmed that hackers claiming to be pro-Ukraine groups had attempted to breach its systems, but denied the attackers gained access to sensitive data or its core infrastruct… The Record · Aug 21, 2026 Medium RUrussiacyberattackukraine
threat-intel Russian snoops add OAuth abuse to targeted phishing campaigns Google has identified three distinct groups of Russian cyber-spies – UNC6293, UNC7005, and UNC5976 – that are aggressively targeting individuals in academia, defense, government, and think tanks across Europe and the US.… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 High RUUKWEphishingoathsocial engineering
threat-intel Hackers target Ukrainian agency managing assets seized from sanctioned Russians Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA), responsible for seizing assets from sanctioned Russians, has been targeted by a cyberattack as it prepares to select a manager for IDS Ukraine, a major bottled water… The Record · Aug 18, 2026 High UKRUcyberattackrussiasanctions
threat-intel Ukraine says cyberattack hit Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries amid drone strikes Ukraine’s military intelligence, in collaboration with hacker groups, reportedly launched a cyberattack against Russia’s largest e-commerce platform, Wildberries, coinciding with drone strikes targeting the company’s inf… The Record · Aug 17, 2026 High UARUcyberwardroneecommerce
threat-intel Sandworm-Linked UAC-0145 Uses Fake Job Interviews to Push VPN That Can Run Commands Russian state-sponsored threat actors, linked to the Sandworm group, are using fake recruitment campaigns to trick IT professionals in Ukraine into installing malware. They impersonate IT companies like Sopra Steria Bulg… The Hacker News · Aug 11, 2026 High RUUKsocial engineeringvpnrecruitment
threat-intel Deepfake hiccup unmasks suspected digital certificate fraudster This article discusses a potential digital certificate fraud scheme linked to deepfake technology, where Russian actors are impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks. The vulnerability stems from flaws in J… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 Medium RUdeepfakephishingjoomla
threat-intel Russian military hackers pose as recruiters to target Ukrainian IT workers Russian military hackers, linked to the Sandworm group (APT44/Seashell Blizzard), are impersonating IT recruiters to target Ukrainian IT workers and install malicious software. The operation involves using legitimate job… The Record · Aug 10, 2026 High UKRUrecruitmentvpnwireguard
threat-intel New Zealand sanctions Russian hackers, propaganda groups over Ukraine war New Zealand has expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting 33 individuals and entities involved in cyber activities supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. These include hackers, propaganda groups, and technology compa… The Record · Aug 10, 2026 High RUUKCAcyberattacksrussiasanctions
threat-intel Republic of Georgia alleges foreign disinfo campaign sought to scare off Russian tourists Georgia's State Security Service is investigating a suspected disinformation campaign orchestrated from abroad and supported within Georgia, aimed at deterring Russian tourists and portraying the country as unsafe. The c… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 Medium GERUUKdisinformationrussiageorgia
threat-intel Britain’s next war won’t be an away game: Q&A with former head of Defence Intelligence Former head of British Defence Intelligence, Jim Hockenhull, revealed that Britain’s next war won’t be a traditional battlefield conflict, but a cyber war. He explained how his team, led by Ben Wallace, proactively decla… The Record · Aug 4, 2026 High UKRUUNcybersecurityintelligenceukraine
threat-intel Russian businesses erase Durov-linked products after 'terrorist' designation Following Russia's designation of Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist and extremist, numerous Russian businesses are removing products associated with him, including books, films, and merchandise. Despite these e… The Record · Aug 4, 2026 High RUFRUAcensorshipduraovtelegram
threat-intel Russian hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi networks to spy on travelers, Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers, linked to the Midnight Blizzard group (part of APT29), are compromising hotel Wi-Fi networks worldwide to steal traveler login credentials and install espionage malware. The campaign uses… The Record · Aug 3, 2026 High RUUKSAhotel wifiespionagecaptive portal
threat-intel Finland to disconnect fiber-optic link to Russia as lease expires Finland is disconnecting a fiber-optic telecommunications link to Russia as its lease expires, following the end of electricity trade between the two countries due to the invasion of Ukraine. This action is part of a bro… The Record · Jul 31, 2026 Medium FIRUtelecominfrastructurerussia
threat-intel Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism, seeks international arrest Russia has formally accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism, seeking an international arrest warrant due to allegations that the messaging app was used by Ukrainian intelligence to organize terrorist att… The Record · Jul 29, 2026 High RUUKFRrussiatelegramukraine
threat-intel Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorist Activity Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activity, alleging that the platform was used by Ukrainian special services and terrorist organizations to plan attacks and facilitate cybercrime with… The Hacker News · Jul 29, 2026 High RUUArussiaukraineintelligence
threat-intel Hackers used Telegram phishing campaign to target exiled Belarusian activist Hackers are using highly personalized Telegram phishing campaigns targeting exiled Belarusian activists and users in Russia and Kazakhstan. The campaign leverages private messages and tailored fake login pages to steal T… The Record · Jul 27, 2026 High KZRUBYphishingaccount-hijackingtelegram
threat-intel Europol flags 4,340 'horrific' URLs linked to The Com This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It highlights a phishing campaign targeting Signal users by Russian actors, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, and a signific… The Register · Jul 24, 2026 Medium RUCHphishingvulnerabilitycybersecurity
