Russian hackers

Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case worked for Kaspersky, source says, documents show

Denis Obrezko, who last week pleaded not guilty to computer crimes at a hearing in Boston, worked for Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab in the years before his alleged crimes.

Employees of Russia's Kaspersky Lab work at the company's office in Moscow, Russia October 27, 2017.
A FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 security member at pitch side in Toronto Stadium in June.

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats

 A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.

US charges suspected Russian hacker with facilitating cyber campaign

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Cyber proxy wars escalate as hackers shift to infrastructure targets


Portugal warns foreign state-backed hackers targeting officials' and military messaging accounts

According to the Portuguese national intelligence service (SIS), the hacker group targeted WhatsApp and Signal accounts of government officials, diplomats, and military personnel.

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US alleges executive sold secrets to Russia for $1.3 million

US prosecutors charge Peter Williams with selling US trade secrets to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million, raising national security concerns.

A Russian secret agent; illustrative.

Moldovans vote in high-stakes parliamentary election, authorities warn of Russian interference

Power in the former Soviet republic has swung for decades between pro-European and pro-Russian groups.

A woman votes as members of a local electoral commission visit her home during Moldova's parliamentary elections in the town of Durlesti, Moldova September 28, 2025.

FBI warns of Russian hacks targeting US critical infrastructure

Hackers associated with Russia's FSB are grabbing "device configuration information" to give to the Kremlin.

Russian hacking underground newsletter is seen in this illustration taken December 19, 2022

Investigators believe Russia at least partially responsible for US court records hack

The hackers are believed to have accessed sensitive records containing the names of people and sources involved in national security crimes.

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UK man convicted of offering minister's information to Russian intelligence

Howard Phillips offered Shapps' home address and phone number to two people he believed were Russian agents.

 Howard Phillips.

UK discovers Russian 'espionage tool', sanctions GRU officers over cyberattacks

"GRU spies are running a campaign to destabilize Europe, undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and threaten the safety of British citizens," Foreign Minister David Lammy said.

 GRU, Russia's Main Intelligence Directorate logo is reflected in an eye in this picture illustration taken October 4, 2018.

Three 'pro-Russian' hackers arrested in Spain over cyberattacks

Police released a video on social media platform X of a raid at the home of one of the suspects in which a Soviet-era hammer and sickle flag was mounted on a wall.

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Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers spied on its executives

The company said the hackers used a "password spray attack" starting in Nov. 2023 to breach a Microsoft platform.

 Microsoft logo is seen near computer motherboard in this illustration taken January 8, 2024.

Britain summons Russian ambassador over alleged political interference campaign by Moscow

Personal emails of anti-Russian officials hacked by "Cold River" group, which had previously targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States.

 Cyberattack on a smartphone. Beware of downloading spyware (Illustrative).