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Russian-linked hackers use phishing to target Signal and WhatsApp

Russia-linked hackers breached Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to government officials and journalists through ...

Russian hacker sentenced in Indiana federal court after stealing data, extorting U.S. businesses

(WXIN/WTTV) — A Russian man has been sentenced to over 6 years in federal prison after a Bitcoin transaction originating in Indianapolis tied him to a cybercrime group that extorted several U.S.

U.S. military contractor likely built iPhone hacking tools used by Russian spies in Ukraine

Google found a series of hacking tools they said were used by a Russian espionage group and a cybercriminal group in China.
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Russia-linked hackers appear on Iran war’s cyber front, but their impact is murky

Apparent Russia-linked hacking collectives backing Iran have been observed joining the cyber activity unfolding alongside the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, though analysts have mixed views on whether ...

Russian hackers targeting Canada’s governments, businesses and military, cyber spy agency warns

Dutch intelligence says Signal, WhatsApp accounts are being targeted because they provide end-to-end encryption ...