Symantec looks at how the spies use infected Microsoft Word attachments to implant backdoor files allowing for the delivery of more malware.| CyberScoop
REST Media has garnered millions of views on social media for its content targeting Moldova’s pro-EU leadership. Researchers say it’s a Kremlin operation.| CyberScoop
The company says securing its products is its top priority after a series of damaging, embarrassing breaches.| CyberScoop
Unisys, Avaya, Check Point and Mimecast will pay fines to settle charges that they downplayed in SEC filings the extent of the compromise.| CyberScoop
In this op-ed, cybersecurity expert Dave Kennedy argues that the U.S. must pivot to offensive cyber operations in 2025.| CyberScoop
Amid questions about the most recent cyberattacks on Ukraine a known adversary has been observed launching its own attacks.| CyberScoop
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence chair expressed concerns about foreign intervention this election cycle and chided Biden lawyers for taking a “cautious” approach on social media misinformation.| CyberScoop
The IC said Moscow-directed actors and other countries could threaten election officials with violence to disrupt vote counting and certification.| CyberScoop
A video of someone ripping up supposed Trump votes in Bucks County is fake and likely originated from Russia, while Trump supporters in the state falsely accused a group of nuns of mass voter fraud.| CyberScoop
The RAAS operation added a new ransomware variant that adds encryption and evasion techniques.| CyberScoop
The government-backed hackers exploited fake friends and family with spear-phishing lures, according to research published Wednesday.| CyberScoop
The regulations would seek to bolster Border Gateway Protocol security, but some industry groups are concerned the proposal is too heavy-handed.| CyberScoop
In an interview with CyberScoop, Nate Fick also discussed the structure of his office and regions of emphasis.| CyberScoop
U.S. officials said they expect Russia, Iran and China to increase the cadence of influence operations targeting voters over the final two months of this election cycle.| CyberScoop
The U.S. government announced indictments, seizures and sanctions against individuals they say were associated with a propaganda campaign targeting the 2024 election.| CyberScoop
In a briefing with reporters on Tuesday, U.S. intelligence officials said Russia is the most active U.S. adversary seeking to influence American politics.| CyberScoop
Some experts are doubtful the Homeland Security Committee testimony and questioning of Microsoft chief Brad Smith will lead to significant change.| CyberScoop
The notorious Russian hacking group known as Sandworm took down a substation that caused a brief outage, according to a new Mandiant report.| CyberScoop
The effort from four separate groups includes both hacking attempts and fake news campaigns, according to the company.| CyberScoop
SolarWinds, election security and protecting federal networks were among the highlights, he said in an interview with CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
Meta researchers said the influence operation known as Doppelganger continues to target European elections and Ukraine policy with little impact.| CyberScoop
The attack is the latest in a string targeting Ukrainian critical infrastructure and illustrates the growing ease of targeting industrial systems.| CyberScoop
FBI officials say that software relying on AI to generate bot accounts was developed under a top editor at Russian state-owned news outlet RT.| CyberScoop
Brad Smith defended the company at a time of growing concerns about whether the tech giant is sufficiently prioritizing security.| CyberScoop