Cyber Warfare

New Ghostwriter campaign targets Ukrainian Government and opposition activists in Belarus

A Ghostwriter campaign using a new variant of PicassoLoader targets opposition activists in Belarus, and Ukrainian military and government organizations. SentinelLABS observed a new Ghostwriter campaign targeting Belarusian opposition activists and Ukrainian military and government entities with a new variant of PicassoLoader. The campaign has been active since late 2024, threat actors used weaponized Microsoft […]

February 27, 2025
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EU sanctioned the leader of North Korea-linked APT groups

The European Union sanctioned the leader of North Korea-linked APT groups for aiding Russia in its war against Ukraine. The European Union announced sanctions against entities aiding Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, including Lee Chang Ho, who is the leader of North Korea-linked APT groups. Lee Chang Ho coordinated North Korean soldiers in […]

February 25, 2025
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Russia-linked APTs target Signal messenger

Russia-linked threat actors exploit Signal ‘s “linked devices” feature to hijack accounts, per Google Threat Intelligence Group. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) researchers warn of multiple Russia-linked threat actors targeting Signal Messenger accounts used by individuals of interest to Russian intelligence. The experts speculate that the tactics, techniques, and procedures used to target Signal will […]

February 20, 2025
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Pro-Russia collective NoName057(16) launched a new wave of DDoS attacks on Italian sites

Pro-Russia collective NoName057(16) launched DDoS attacks on Italian sites, targeting airports, the Transport Authority, major ports, and banks. The pro-Russia hacker group NoName057(16) launched a new wave of DDoS attacks this morning against multiple Italian entities. The group targeted the websites of Linate and Malpensa airports, the Transport Authority, the bank Intesa San Paolo, and […]

February 17, 2025
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An Endgame in Ukraine

The incoming Trump administration will pick up the Ukraine dossier where the outgoing administration left it. As American leadership moves away from election rhetorics and back to the reality of governing, President Trump will attempt to bring the war in Ukraine to a negotiated resolution, but what that might look like is uncertain. The incoming […]

An Endgame in Ukraine was originally published on Global Security Review.

January 3, 2025
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ICBM EAR Report for December 20th

Summary Report for ICBM EAR Report of December 20, 2024 The EAR Report is a must read for National security professionals to stay informed about rapidly evolving global threats and the strategic implications for U.S. defense policy. This report addresses critical developments in nuclear deterrence, missile defense, and geopolitical trends, and equips professionals with actionable […]

ICBM EAR Report for December 20th was originally published on Global Security Review.

December 27, 2024
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The Political Economy of Security

As Americans enter an era of unprecedented technological innovation and global instability, the question of how to secure the nation’s future looms large. While discussions around deterrence often focus on military strategies, weapons modernization, and the shifting balance of power, there is an economic dimension to national security that is largely overlooked. Without proper fiscal […]

The Political Economy of Security was originally published on Global Security Review.

October 31, 2024
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Poland thwarted cyberattacks that were carried out by Russia and Belarus

Poland ‘s security officials announced that they successfully thwarted cyberattacks that were carried out by Russia and Belarus. Poland security services announced they have thwarted a cyber operation orchestrated by Russia and Belarus, aimed at destabilizing the country, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for digital affairs Krzysztof Gawkowski. “The Belarusian and Russian foreign […]

September 10, 2024
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Russia-linked APT TAG-70 targets European government and military mail servers exploiting Roundcube XSS

An APT group, tracked as TAG-70, linked to Belarus and Russia exploited XSS flaws in Roundcube webmail servers to target over 80 organizations. Researchers from Recorded Future’s Insikt Group identified a cyberespionage campaign carried out by an APT group, tracked as TAG-70, linked to Belarus and Russia. The nation-state actors are known to carry out […]

February 19, 2024
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Russia-linked Turla APT uses new TinyTurla-NG backdoor to spy on Polish NGOs

Russia-linked APT group Turla has been spotted targeting Polish non-governmental organizations (NGO) with a new backdoor dubbed TinyTurla-NG. Russia-linked cyberespionage group Turla has been spotted using a new backdoor dubbed TinyTurla-NG in attacks aimed at Polish non-governmental organizations. The Turla APT group (aka Snake, Uroburos, Waterbug, Venomous Bear and KRYPTON) has been active since at least 2004 targeting diplomatic and government organizations and private businesses in the Middle […]

February 16, 2024
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