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U.S. and Microsoft seize more than 100 websites alleged to have been part of Russian espionage campaign

A U.S. Court authorized Microsoft and the Department of Justice to seize over 100 website domain names linked to Star Blizzard, following a lawsuit from Microsoft and NGO-Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
Star Blizzard targeted victims with spear phishing emails that appeared trustworthy, aiming to steal information and disrupt their activities.
Alongside U.S. Targets, Star Blizzard also targeted individuals and groups in Europe and NATO countries that supported Ukraine after the Russian invasion.

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Fast Company

Microsoft and the DOJ intercept this Russian hacking group’s spear phishing campaign

A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence tried to worm its way into the systems of dozens of Western think tanks, journalists and former military and intelligence officials, Microsoft and U.S. authorities said Thursday.The group, known as Star Blizzard to cyberespionage experts, targeted its victims with emails that appeared to come from a trusted source—a tactic known as spear phishing. In fact, the emails sought access to the victims’ inte…

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Helena Independent Record

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US, Microsoft target Russian hacking group

WASHINGTON — A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence tried to worm its way into systems of Western think tanks, journalists and former military and intelligence officials, Microsoft and U.S. officials said Thursday.

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The Epoch Times

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DOJ, Microsoft Seize Websites Linked to Alleged Russian Espionage

More than 100 web domains allegedly linked to a cyber-espionage campaign run by the Russian government have been seized by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and tech giant Microsoft, according to court documents unsealed Thursday. The DOJ unsealed a warrant authorizing agents to seize 41 internet domains they said are being used by Russian intelligence agents and their proxies to “commit computer fraud and abuse in the United States.” Accordi…

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WABC

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The U.S. and Microsoft seize dozens of internet domains tied to Russian hacking group

Microsoft and U.S. authorities said on Thursday that a hacking group tied to Russian intelligence attempted to hack into the systems of dozens of Western think tanks, journalists and former military and intelligence officials. Targets included former U.S. intelligence employees, former and current Department of Defense personnel, Department of State employees, Department of Energy staff, U.S. military contractors and U.S.-based companies. The De…

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Russia Vs World

U.S. and Microsoft seize Russian hacking group domains

The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that American authorities had taken control of numerous web domains that were utilized by Russian intelligence

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Silicon Republic

US authorities seize more than 100 websites linked to cybercrime

The Russian group allegedly targeted US government officials, journalists and NGOs to gain sensitive data. Read more: US authorities seize more than 100 websites linked to cybercrime

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