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Russia denies allegations from UK about involvement in the 'NotPetya' cyberattack last year
• 7 years agoBritain blamed Russia on Thursday for a cyber-attack last year, publicly pointing the finger at Moscow for spreading a virus disrupting companies.
Russian hacking group is actively targeting US Senate's internal email system since June 2017
Ians • 7 years agoThe report focuses on the efforts of a hacking group called "Pawn Storm" — "an extremely active espionage actor group" more commonly known as "Fancy Bear".
In a campaign that lasted multiple years, Russian hackers targeted journalists from across the world
• 7 years agoThe Committee to Protect Journalists said the wide net cast by Fancy Bear underscores efforts by governments worldwide to use hacking against journalists.
FBI did not inform many US officials about the Russian Fancy Bear hacking attacks
• 7 years agoNearly 80 interviews with Americans targeted by Fancy Bear, a Russian government-aligned cyberespionage group, turned up only two cases in which the FBI had provided a heads-up
Russia's interference not restricted to US election, hackers also targeted defence contractors, NATO generals
• 7 years agoThe hackers who upended the US presidential election had ambitions well beyond Hillary Clinton's campaign according to a previously unpublished digital hit list.
By using fake Facebook accounts, Russian intelligence attempted to spy on Macron's campaign
• 8 years agoFacebook accounts were created to conduct surveillance on Macron campaign officials as he sought to defeat Marine Le Pen in the election.
Microsoft is using lawyers to take on Russian hacking group Fancy Bear: Report
Ians • 8 years agoMicrosoft was using lawyers to take on the hacker group known as Fancy Bear, accusing it of computer intrusion, cybersquatting and infringing on Microsoft's trademarks.
Germany defended against two hacking attacks in 2016 by Russian hackers
Fp Archives • 8 years agoGermany last year warded off two cyber attacks by APT28, a top official said Friday, referring to a Russian hacking group also dubbed "Fancy Bear" that experts say successfully targeted Hillary Clinton's U.S. election campaign.