Russian hackers
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Russian hackers tracked Ukrainian artillery units using Android implant: report
EghtesadOnline: A hacking group linked to the Russian government and high-profile cyber attacks against Democrats during the U.S. presidential election likely used a malware implant on Android…
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Germany sees rise in Russian propaganda, cyber attacks
EghtesadOnline: Germany's domestic intelligence agency on Thursday reported a striking increase in Russian propaganda and disinformation campaigns aimed at destabilizing German society, and targeted…
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Microsoft says Russia-linked hackers exploiting Windows flaw
EghtesadOnline: Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday that a hacking group previously linked to the Russian government and U.S. political hacks was behind recent cyber attacks that exploited a newly…
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U.S. formally accuses Russian hackers of political cyber attacks
EghtesadOnline: The U.S. government for the first time on Friday formally accused Russia of a campaign of cyber attacks against Democratic Party organizations ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential…
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'No doubt' Russia behind hacks on U.S. election system: senior Democrat
EghtesadOnline: A senior Democratic lawmaker said Sunday he had "no doubt" that Russia was behind recent hacking attempts targeting state election systems, and urged the Obama administration…
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WADA says hackers released another batch of athlete data
EghtesadOnline: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that another batch of athlete data has been leaked by the same Russian cyber espionage group that published confidential…
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U.S. Democratic Party says it was hacked again, blames Russians
EghtesadOnline: The head of the Democratic National Committee said on Tuesday the organization had been hacked by Russian state-sponsored agents who were trying to influence the U.S. presidential…
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New York Times says suspected Russian hackers targeted Moscow bureau
EghtesadOnline: The New York Times said on Tuesday its Moscow bureau was targeted by a cyber attack this month but that there was no evidence the hackers, believed to be Russian, were successful.
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U.S. Democrat Pelosi gets 'obscene and sick' calls after hack
EghtesadOnline: U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said on Saturday she has been flooded with "obscene and sick" calls and text messages after a hacker linked to Russia posted personal…
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Congressional leaders were briefed a year ago on hacking of Democrats - sources
EghtesadOnline: U.S. intelligence officials told top congressional leaders a year ago that Russian hackers were attacking the Democratic Party, three sources familiar with the matter said on…
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Democratic fund-raising group for Congress candidates confirms hack
EghtesadOnline: A committee that raises money for Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives confirmed on Friday it had been hacked in an intrusion possibly linked to Russian…
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Obama says it is possible Russia would try to sway U.S. election
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Barack Obama said it was possible that Russia would try to influence the U.S. presidential election, after a leak of Democratic National Committee emails that experts…