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Russia-linked hackers cut heat to 600 Ukrainian apartment buildings in the dead of winter, researchers say
Cybersecurity company Dragos has flagged malware that can attack industrial control systems (ICS), tricking them into things like turning off the heat and running cold water in the middle of winter. It was used to do just that in a Ukrainian city early this year.
Will Shanklin07.23.2024
Russia can reportedly jam Ukraine’s access to Starlink at will
Russia has reportedly found new, more effective ways to knock out Ukraine’s Starlink service. The increased interference has disrupted communications at critical moments and is posing “a major threat to Ukraine.”
Will Shanklin05.24.2024
Starlink terminals are reportedly being used by Russian forces in Ukraine
Starlink internet terminals are reportedly being widely used in Ukraine by Russian forces. There’s a thriving black market for the devices which stretches beyond Ukraine into Sudan.
Lawrence Bonk04.09.2024
CD Projekt Red apologizes for anti-Russia references in Cyberpunk 2077 update
Cyberpunk 2077's developer has apologized for dialog and graffiti inserted in the Ukrainian version of the 2.0 update that's critical of Russia's invasion of the country.
Steve Dent09.26.2023
The US Senate wants answers over Starlink's Ukrainian satellite internet denial
The US Senate is investigating Elon Musk's decision to not extend Starlink satellite internet coverage to enable a Ukraine attack on Russian warship near Crimea.
Steve Dent09.15.2023
Elon Musk biography will be edited to correct claim about Starlink access in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Elon Musk says if he'd agreed to Ukraine's request for Starlink access during a planned drone attack on Russian ships, 'SpaceX would be explicitly complicit in a major act of war.'
Russia bans state officials from using Apple devices over US spying concerns
Starting Monday, employees at Russia's trade ministry cannot use an iPhone or any other Apple device for "work purposes."
Igor Bonifacic07.16.2023
Nintendo officially halts all eShop sales in Russia
Nintendo has officially announced that it will be halting all sales on its eShop in Russia. Existing customers will be able to continue to download previously purchased games and DLC for the foreseeable future.
Peter Cao06.01.2023
Finnish newspaper hopes to pierce Russian propaganda with a ‘CS: GO’ map
A Finnish newspaper is celebrating World Press Freedom Day today by walking the walk. Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s biggest daily paper, created a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive map containing a secret room. Inside the hidden blood-red chamber, players find real-world multimedia storytelling about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — sneaking some much-needed journalism into a country inundated with propaganda.
Will Shanklin05.03.2023
Tinder's parent company is leaving Russia over a year after the Ukraine invasion
Tinder's parent company is bowing out from Russia over a year after the invasion of Ukraine began.
Jon Fingas05.02.2023
You can now fly the largest aircraft ever built in 'Microsoft Flight Simulator'
Only one Antonov An-225 Mriya was ever completed, but it was destroyed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Proceeds from a 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' version will go toward rebuilding the aircraft.
Kris Holt02.27.2023
SpaceX doesn't want Ukraine using Starlink to control military drones
SpaceX objects to Ukraine using Starlink satellite internet service to connect drones used in combat.
Jon Fingas02.09.2023
Meta takes Ukraine’s controversial Azov Regiment off its dangerous organizations list
Meta has removed the Azov Regiment, a controversial unit within the Ukrainian National Guard with far-right political leanings, from its list of dangerous individuals and organizations. The move will allow members of the unit to create Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Igor Bonifacic01.21.2023
Ukraine strikes deal with SpaceX to receive thousands more Starlink antennas
Ukraine will receive an additional 10,000-plus Starlink satellite dishes from Elon Musk's SpaceX to help provide internet amid Russian attacks.
Steve Dent12.21.2022
Starlink nearly doubles satellite internet terminal prices in Ukraine
Starlink satellite internet service costs nearly twice as much in Ukraine as the country's cell networks buckle under the Russian invasion.
Jon Fingas11.30.2022
Ukraine lost access to 1,300 Starlink terminals over a funding issue
The blackout occurred amid ongoing talks between SpaceX and the Department of Defense that continue despite Elon Musk having said his company would continue to foot the bill for the country’s Starlink usage.
Igor Bonifacic11.05.2022
Elon Musk says SpaceX will keep paying for Ukraine's access to Starlink
SpaceX chief Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company will just keep funding Ukraine's access to Starlink for free. His announcement comes shortly after reports came out that the company sent a letter to the Pentagon, asking the Defense Department to take over paying for Ukraine's access to the satellite internet.
Mariella Moon10.16.2022
SpaceX says it needs US government help funding Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine
SpaceX has told the US military it might stop funding Starlink service in Ukraine unless there's additional funding.
Jon Fingas10.14.2022
Frontline Ukraine troops are reportedly enduring Starlink outages
The lack of internet access is said to be hampering efforts to drive back Russian forces.
Kris Holt10.07.2022
Anonymous claims responsibility for Moscow traffic jam tied to app exploit
On Thursday morning, Moscow’s busy Fili district became the site of a traffic jam unlike almost any before it.
Igor Bonifacic09.03.2022