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Cyber-security researchers have spotted a new Russia-linked malware that is designed to cause electric power disruption via attacking critical infrastructure systems and electric grids. 📲 Global Power Outage To Happen? Russia-Linked Malware CosmicEnergy ICS Can Disrupt Electric Power Supply Worldwide, Say Cybersecurity Researchers.

The Department of Justice announced a completed operation designed to disrupt a sophisticated malware used by Russian operatives for nearly two decades.

New variant of information stealing malware BlackGuard discovered. Germany and South Korean issue statement on North Korean threat organization Kimsuky Thallium Konni Group. Researchers published proof of concept exploit for remote code execution vulnerability against Veeam.

A Russian malware planted from a server in Nigeria was used for a recent cyber attack on Oil India's (OIL) system in Assam's Duliajan, which had brought down the PSU major's network, a top police official said on Friday.

The FBI was successful in conducting the court-authorized removal of malware deployed by Russia's main intelligence agency. The malware dubbed "Cyclops Blink" has been a menace to WatchGuard and ASUS devices since 2019 before the FBI stepped in to stop the threat before it can be weaponized.

New invasive spyware posing as an Android app was recently discovered by Lab52 researchers. This spyware can take pictures and record audio without the device's user knowing. The culprit? Possibly a Russia-backed hacking group.

(AP Photo/Sang Tan) As Redstate’s very own Bonchie reported this morning, Project Veritas founder, James O’Keefe, just announced he’ll be releasing audio of a conversation Julian Assange once had with officials in Hillary Clinton’s state department tomorrow. Veritas has obtained never before heard audio recordings between the State Department & Julian Assange. A fascinating look into the relationship between the US Government & @wikileaks. We publish tomorrow, on the heels of Assange�...