Cybersecurity

DirtyMoe Malware Infects 2,000+ Ukrainian Computers for DDoS and Cryptojacking

Feb 02, 2024NewsroomCryptojacking / Malware The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned that more than 2,000 computers in the country have been infected by a strain of malware called DirtyMoe. The agency attributed the campaign to a threat actor it calls UAC-0027. DirtyMoe, active since at least 2016, is capable of carrying […]

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Bangladesh official alleges cyberattack ‘from Ukraine and Germany’ targeted election

An official at the Bangladesh Election Commission has claimed that a cyberattack “from Ukraine and Germany” caused an election information app to crash as voters went to the polls on Sunday. There has not been an allegation that the incident affected votes in the country, where incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured her fourth straight […]

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CERT-UA Uncovers New Malware Wave Distributing OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, STEELHOOK

Dec 29, 2023NewsroomEmail Security / Malware The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has warned of a new phishing campaign orchestrated by the Russia-linked APT28 group to deploy previously undocumented malware such as OCEANMAP, MASEPIE, and STEELHOOK to harvest sensitive information. The activity, which was detected by the agency between December 15 and 25, […]

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Key Cybercriminals Behind Notorious Ransomware Families Arrested in Ukraine

Nov 28, 2023NewsroomRansomware / Cybercrime A coordinated law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of key individuals in Ukraine who are alleged to be a part of several ransomware schemes. “On 21 November, 30 properties were searched in the regions of Kyiv, Cherkasy, Rivne, and Vinnytsia, resulting in the arrest of the 32-year-old ringleader,” […]

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IT Army of Ukraine disrupted internet providers in territories occupied by Russia

IT Army of Ukraine disrupted internet providers in territories occupied by Russia Pierluigi Paganini October 29, 2023 IT Army of Ukraine hacktivists have temporarily disrupted internet services in some of the territories that have been occupied by Russia. Ukrainian hacktivists belonging to the IT Army of Ukraine group have temporarily disabled internet services in some of […]

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CERT-UA Reports: 11 Ukrainian Telecom Providers Hit by Cyberattacks

Oct 17, 2023NewsroomCyber Attack / Malware The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed that threat actors “interfered” with at least 11 telecommunication service providers in the country between May and September 2023. The agency is tracking the activity under the name UAC-0165, stating the intrusions led to service interruptions for customers. The […]

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CERT-UA Reports: 11 Ukrainian Telecom Providers Hit by Cyberattacks

Oct 17, 2023NewsroomCyber Attack / Malware The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) has revealed that threat actors “interfered” with at least 11 telecommunication service providers in the country between May and September 2023. The agency is tracking the activity under the name UAC-0165, stating the intrusions led to service interruptions for customers. The […]