Microsoft blocked Russian cyberattacks targeting UkraineIt took control of internet domains used by the GRU-connected group Strontium.By S. Dent, 04.08.2022
Ukraine faces more cyberattacks amid Russian invasion fearsIt's not clear if the attacks are preludes to war.By J. Fingas, 02.15.2022
Ukraine blames Russia for cyberattack against government websitesThe malware involved is also designed to do serious damage.By J. Fingas, 01.16.2022
SolarWinds hack may have been much wider than first thoughtEarly warning systems appear to have failed.By J. Fingas, 01.02.2021
Trump administration proposes splitting Cyber Command from the NSAWhether or not the division is ready for a split is another matter.By J. Fingas, 12.20.2020
Trump confirms cyberattack against Russian trolls during 2018 midtermsIt reportedly stopped a misinformation campaign.By J. Fingas, 07.11.2020
Huge cyberattack against country of Georgia knocks out 15,000 websitesTwo TV stations were also taken off-air.By J. Fingas, 10.29.2019
US cyberattack reportedly knocked out Iran missile control systemsThe President reportedly signed off on the digital strike.By J. Fingas, 06.22.2019
The US planted offensive malware in Russia's power gridIt's acting on vows to conduct more aggressive cyberwarfare.By J. Fingas, 06.15.2019
Israel is the first to respond to a cyberattack with immediate forceIt launched an airstrike on Hamas to prevent further attacks.By J. Fingas, 05.05.2019
NSA official: China is preparing for possible high-profile hacksIts suspicious online activity has been on the rise.By J. Fingas, 12.11.2018
US targets individual Russians in fight against election interferenceIt's the first overseas operation of its kind.By J. Fingas, 10.23.2018
In time for hacking season, the US has no cybersecurity coordinatorJohn Bolton puts a big “Hack Me” sign on America’s back.By V. Blue, 05.18.2018
US elevates the role of Cyber CommandCyberwarfare is now as important as conventional war... in theory.By J. Fingas, 05.05.2018
Hackers shut down plant by targeting its safety systemIt's the first known attack of its kind.By J. Fingas, 12.17.2017
Iran blamed for cyberattack on UK parliamentChina and Russia don't have a lock on state-sponsored hacks.By J. Fingas, 10.14.2017
Russia is hacking the phones of NATO soldiersBut is it a major security threat, or an intimidation tactic?By J. Fingas, 10.05.2017
US pressured North Korea by overwhelming hackers with data trafficIt's cyberwarfare as a political bargaining chip.By J. Fingas, 10.01.2017
US Cyber Command may be splitting off from the NSACyber Command would be aligned with the military versus intelligence. By T. Seppala, 07.17.2017
The US military might let its IT warriors skip boot campWhen you really need your nerds in the field...By D. Lumb, 05.09.2017