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Russia Calling? Scammers Target High-level Western Officials

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Russia Calling? Scammers Target High-level Western Officials

An image of Alexei Stolyarov or Lexus (L) impersonating Leonid Volkov next to a picture of the real Volkov (R) for comparison Handout Text size A pro-Russian prankster impersonates a former US ambassador to Moscow in live video calls, part of a disinformation campaign that researchers say seeks to ensnare high-level Western officials since the invasion of Ukraine. Russian comedy duo Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov, who go by Vovan and Lexus, have long been…

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US Bracing for Bolder, More Brazen Russian Cyberattacks

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US Bracing for Bolder, More Brazen Russian Cyberattacks

Washington —  Repeated failures by Russian cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns to inflict lasting damage during the Kremlin’s ongoing war against Ukraine is unlikely to dampen Moscow’s resolve and could instead spur a new wave of riskier efforts against a wider set of targets. The assessment, from a variety of U.S. government agencies, comes as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has dragged into a second year, with Ukraine and its Western backers preparing for Moscow to unleash…

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Warning: Hackers Are Targeting The Ukraine Refugee Crisis

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Warning: Hackers Are Targeting The Ukraine Refugee Crisis

Ukrainian government agencies and cybersecurity companies warn about attempts to hack organizations helping hundreds of thousands leave the country as it is bombarded by Russian bombs. Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Cyberattacks have been launched on organizations and individuals helping refugees trying to get out of Ukraine. Some may have been carried out by a Belarus-linked hacking group and the attackers have access to an email account of at least one Ukrainian military officer,…

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