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'Russian hackers' accused of fresh cyber-extortion spree against US liberal targets
Suspected state-backed group, known as Cosy Bear, accused of fresh hacking scheme.
Cyberwar: Russia admits 'information troops' involved in expanded propaganda operations - report
The acknowledgement follows repeated allegations that Kremlin conducted cyberattacks targeting Western nations.
UK politician accuses Russia of 'corrupt involvement' in UK elections amid hacking fears
Chris Bryant MP says some of the 'highest level' security decisions are compromised.
How to avoid being infected by X-Agent Mac malware created by Fancy Bear Russian hackers
Useful security tips for Mac users to stay safe from sophisticated malware attacks.
Ukraine accuses Russia of cyberwar amid new attacks on its power grid
Similar tactics were used two years ago to take Ukraine's electricity grid offline.
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange sees 'positive' changes as a result of Trump's administration
'Suddenly the US intelligence community loves leaks,' Assange claimed.
Fancy Bear: Leaked Google report shows how much the tech giant knows about Russian hackers
The report allegedly reveals that Google was aware of Fancy Bear much before the DNC hack.
Alleged Russian hacker who used a botnet to steal from thousands of US banks arrested in LA
Alexander Tverdokhlebov is believed to be an 'extremely sophisticated' hacker with ties to organised cybercrime.
Russia suspected over cyberattack targeting Italy's foreign ministry
The official said the malware attack affected the ministry's 'field offices' including embassies.
Google warns suspected Russian state-sponsored hackers may be targeting prominent journalists
Journalists at New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox and CNN are reportedly among those who were warned by Google.
Mysterious malware with suspected links to Russia infecting US-based embassies
Nation-state malware, branded "Turla", may be responsible for new hacking campaign.
Norway blames Russia-linked hackers for cyberattack targeting spy agency, ministries
Prime Minister Erna Solberg said the cyberattack is a 'serious attack on our democratic institutions.'
Is Britain safe from a major cyberattack? Government approach 'poor and chaotic' says report
The verdict is in, and the UK government gets a zero for data breach reporting.
Russia-linked Fancy Bear hackers had access to UK television station for 'almost a year'
Malware used by DNC hackers linked to attack UK on media.
Mac malware uses 'truly antique' methods to conduct espionage on scientific facilities
Malwarebytes believes the malware was only used in extremely targeted attacks.
Hacker group that pulled off billion dollar bank job using Google services for malware monitoring
The hacker group is believed to be behind numerous cyberattacks against banks across the globe.
France gears up for 2017 elections by setting up defences against cyberattacks
French authorities have reportedly warned political parties of potential cyberthreats.
Guccifer 2.0, alleged Kremlin-linked DNC hacker, back from hiatus slams US intelligence community
The hacker claimed the recently released US intelligence evidence on Russian hacking is a 'crude fake'.
Shadow Brokers abandon NSA cyberweapons sale publicly leaking hacking tools
After attempting one last sale, the hacker group said they're 'going dark' in a farewell message.
Europe erects defences ahead of 2017 elections to counter potential Russian cyberattacks
EU will reportedly set up dedicated centres to spot 'fake news'.
4Chan pranksters: We trolled the CIA by making up Trump golden shower story
An unverified dossier claimed the next US president has close links to Russia.
Russian hacking of US electricity grid turns out to be a fake news report
The Washington Post, which published the report, has issued a note saying their key claim in the story was false.
Russian hackers broke into US electricity grid as part of Grizzly Steppe campaign - report
Officials were reportedly uncertain as to the motives and the end goals of the attackers.
Russian hacking report released by FBI and DHS as Obama imposes new sanctions on Moscow
The report discusses two separate hackings by Russian actors in the summer of 2015 and spring of 2016.
White House reportedly racing to crack down on Russian hackers before Trump takes office
The Obama administration is said to be looking to implement measures that will be difficult to reverse by Trump.
Lithuania claims to have found Russian spyware on government computers
Lithuanian Cyber Security Centre head said that the spyware was active for nearly 6 months before it was detected.
Russian hackers deployed Android malware to track and target Ukrainian artillery units
The hacker group known as Fancy Bear has previously been linked to the Russian Military Intelligence (GRU).
Russia's neighbours fear cyberthreats as US election hacking saga rages on
European governments are warning of escalating threat of Russian hacking.
WikiLeaks offers to 'authenticate' US intelligence on Russia's involvement in election hacking
During the election campaign WikiLeaks had published Hillary Clinton's campaign chief John Podesta's emails.
Julian Assange: Some DNC leaks may have come from Russian hackers, but not WikiLeaks'
The WikiLeaks founder maintained his source was not state-sponsored.