Published 10/03/2024 8:15:00 p.m.

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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The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information

10/03/2024 4:41:23 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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The U.S. and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

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.

10/03/2024 5:04:13 p.m.·Canada

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The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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. Continue reading at The Republic …

10/03/2024 4:41:22 p.m.·United States

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The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

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Justice Department and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking operations aimed at US officials and civil society

The Justice Department and Microsoft on Thursday announced the seizure of more than 100 web domains that a Russian intelligence agency allegedly used to try to hack current and former US officials, civil-society groups and Russians living in the US.

10/03/2024 4:12:01 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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Justice Department and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking operations aimed at US officials and civil society

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Justice Department and Microsoft on Thursday announced the seizure of more than 100 web domains that a Russian intelligence agency allegedly used to try to hack current and former US officials, civil-society groups and Russians living in the US. The sweeping hacking campaign sought to gather intelligence on US and allied efforts to support Ukraine, and to infiltrate and undermine pro-democracy and huma…

10/03/2024 4:12:01 p.m.·Colorado Springs, United States

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The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

The U.S. and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

The U.S. and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

The US and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

Justice Department and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking operations aimed at US officials and civil society

Justice Department and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking operations aimed at US officials and civil society

Justice Department and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking operations aimed at US officials and civil society

Justice Department and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking operations aimed at US officials and civil society

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