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Russian President Vladimir Putin
SCRAMBLED!

Jet Carrying NATO Nation’s Minister Hit With GPS Attack

It comes on the back of several incidents that spark a fear that Russia is testing NATO.

Harry Thompson

Vladimir Putin
SPECIAL DELIVERY

Plane Operated by DHL Downed in Mystery Crash

Authorities in several European nations are investigating alleged Putin cronies after a spate of bizarre blazes.

Leigh Kimmins McManus

An aerial view of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces building, also known as the Main Intelligence Directorate, or GRU, July 06, 2023, in Moscow, Russia.
‘TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT’

Texas Water Hack Likely Linked to Russian Spy Agency: Report

The infamous hacking group Sandworm may be branching out, a Mandiant report finds.

Edith Olmsted

Donald Trump.
TERMINAL

Hackers to Leak Trump Trial Docs if They Aren’t Paid: Report

The ransomware crew warned it has obtained files containing “a lot of interesting things and Donald Trump’s court cases that could affect the upcoming US election.”

AJ McDougall

A woman walks past a store of Ukraine's telecommunications company Kyivstar, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 12, 2023.
DIGITAL WARFARE

Russian Hackers Breached Telecoms Giant for Months: Report

A Ukrainian official called the attack a “big warning” to the West.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A hooded man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.
SECURITY BREACH

Several U.S. Federal Agencies Hacked in Global Cyberattack

It’s unclear whether the hackers are part of a Russian-speaking gang behind recent breaches at the BBC, British Airways, and U.S. state governments.

Isabella Ramirez

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TROUBLING

Russian Hackers Targeted U.S. Nuclear Scientists

The attack from notable Russian hacking team Cold Water targeted three U.S. nuclear research firms between August and September.

Alec Karam

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DENIED

Miss. Secretary of State Site Down After Russian Threats

The site was made a target after a Russian hacker group sent a callout on Telegram, according to NBC News.

Matt Young

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HACK JOB

Russia Nabbed Hacker Behind Huge Pipeline Attack, U.S. Says

The ransomware attack caused a shutdown and fuel shortages along the East Coast.

Blake Montgomery

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opinion
‘INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE’

How Russian Hackers Exposed Dark Money Corrupting Our Courts

Paid-for amicus briefs are the tip of an iceberg of wealthy right-wing donors paying to secure in the federal judiciary rules they cannot accomplish through democratic elections.

Sheldon Whitehouse

Wayne LaPierre testifies.
Target Practice

Russian Ransomware Gang Claims to Have Hacked the NRA

The Russian ransomware gang, known as Grief Gang, emerged in May and has been actively going after targets since. The NRA might be its latest.

Shannon Vavra

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