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CYBERSep 24Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max can secretly change how it surveils individual users, researchers at InterSecLab findMeduza [en]
CYBERBREAKINGSep 24Polish Deputy PM on Starlink station fire: Russia tries to deprive Ukraine of internet access at frontUkrinform [en]
CYBERSep 24Fire at Starlink installation in Poland, Deputy Prime Minister points to RussiaNOS Buitenland
CYBERSep 24US Company That Sold Software To Pentagon, Secret Service Lied About Russian Ownership, Officials SayRFE/RL
CYBERBREAKINGSep 24Russian Attack Disrupts Internet and Digital Services Across Kyivcircleid.com · United States
CYBERSep 23Newsweek’s Polish edition: CIA warned Poland that Russia could damage undersea cables between Europe and the U.S.The CIA warned Poland of potential Russian hybrid threats as well as a possible provocation involving the banking system, Newsweek’s Polish edition reports.Meduza [en]
CYBERSep 23Russia weighs charging heavy 5G users for international data as part of its VPN crackdown. For now, the country’s 5G is Android-only.The Russian government is once again considering a fee for international data traffic exceeding 50 GB on 5G networks, sources told the BBC Russian Service.Meduza [en]
CYBERSep 23OpenAI grants Ukraine access to Daybreak to defend mounting Russian cyberattacksSeeking Alpha Tech
CYBERSep 23AI chatbots serve up content from Russia's sanctioned state-run outlets, RSF findsReporters Without Borders tested six AI chatbots by requesting news from RT, Sputnik, and other EU-sanctioned Russian outlets, and found that three produced full summaries with links and quotes, sometimes after encountering web pages explicitly stating the outlets were under sanctions.EuroNews [en]
CYBERSep 22Viral NATO video falsely framed as ‘war propaganda’ against RussiaA viral NATO video is being falsely framed online as “war propaganda”, with users accusing the Alliance of sharing a “promotional video” designed to prepare the public for imminent war with Russia. But the footage is not new: NATO published it in July 2024 for its 75th anniversary, and it’s been stripped of its original context. The claim comes as European leaders warn of growing Russian hybrid threats, including alleged drone, cyber and sabotage activity. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.France 24 [en]
CYBERSep 22Inside Max: The Russian super-app that could spy on millions in Putin’s ‘digital gulag’The Independent World
CYBERSep 21Czech journalists expose Europe-based staff of Rybar, a pro-war Russian Telegram channelJournalists at the Czech outlet Seznam Zprávy found that representatives of Rybar — an analytical center and one of the largest pro-war Telegram channels with ties to Russia’s Defense Ministry — work in Europe and regularly interview politicians, journalists, and experts.Meduza [en]
CYBERSep 21Inside Max: The Russian super-app that could spy on millions in Putin’s ‘digital gulag’The Independent World
CYBERSep 21Prison : Kansas man admits illegally selling advanced technolgy to RussiaA Kansas man has reportedly admitted to illegally selling advanced technology to Russia, leading to his imprisonment. This case involves illicit technology trafficking with national security implications.jcpost.com · United States
CYBERSep 21Russia thwarts over 100 mln cyber threats during State Duma elections : official - XinhuaAn official reported that Russia thwarted over 100 million cyber threats during the State Duma elections, indicating significant cybersecurity challenges during political events.english.news.cn
CYBERSep 19Russia reports ‘powerful’ cyberattacks on second day of parliamentary voteAl Jazeera [en]
CYBERBREAKINGSep 19Russian Authorities Claim Cyberattacks On Voting Systems As Duma Election Enters Second DayRFE/RL
CYBERSep 18Macron wants to better protect critical infrastructure against Russian attacksPresident Macron heeft de Franse regering opdracht gegeven om een plan te maken om kritieke infrastructuur en defensielocaties beter te beschermen. Volgens Macron is de dreiging van hybride aanvallen door Rusland op Frankrijk en Europa de afgelopen weken toegenomen. Hij zei dat ook Frankrijk de afgelopen weken doelwit is geweest van Russische hybride aanvallen. Dat zijn aanvallen waarbij traditionele militaire middelen gecombineerd worden met niet-militaire middelen, zoals cyberaanvallen en verspreiding van desinformatie. Macron voegde daaraan toe dat de aanvallen niet "onbeantwoord" zullen blNOS Buitenland
CYBERSep 18Russia: Max, the imposed application capable of spying on its usersLe Figaro International
CYBERSep 18Macron orders protection of infrastructure against Russian hybrid attacksThe French president said he had ordered 'the government to prepare a plan to protect our critical infrastructure' and the 'most sensitive.'Le Monde [en]
CYBERSep 18REPLAY: Macron orders plan to counter 'Russian hybrid attacks'President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to shield France's key infrastructure and defence industry sites from increasing Russian hybrid attacks. The announcement came as Macron spoke to the press after meeting in Paris with political party leaders to discuss recent developments in the international situation including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Watch his press conference in full above.France 24 [en]
CYBERSep 18France: Macron orders defense against Russian hybrid attacksDW News [en]
CYBERSep 18Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says MacronThe French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.BBC World
CYBERSep 18Russia shares AI-generated Putin selfie as use of artificial content spreads among Europe's politiciansThe Russian embassy in South Africa recently shared an AI-generated image of BRICS leaders. It's part of a growing trend of public figures and institutions using AI in their communication, which researchers say can undermine public trust.EuroNews [en]