intel Intel and AMD Suspend All Chip Shipments to Russia and Belarus Intel and AMD officially halt all processor sales to Russia and Belarus in response to US sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. TSMC also joins the sanctions, cutting off Russia from its homegrown chip manufacturing.
facebook Facebook and Twitter Take Down Russian-Linked Disinformation Networks Targeting Ukraine Major social media platforms remove two covert influence operations, one tied to Russia and another to Belarus, that spread anti-Ukrainian propaganda using fake accounts and computer-generated faces.
ukraine Ukraine Secures Active Starlink Service From Elon Musk Amid Russian Invasion Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister publicly urges Elon Musk to supply Starlink stations as the country faces the Russian invasion, prompting Musk to activate the satellite service.
cybersecurity Why Cyberattacks Play a Minor Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Despite high expectations, the Russia-Ukraine war features surprisingly few major cyber operations as kinetic strikes prove more effective. Ukraine responds by mobilizing a global cyber army to target Russian infrastructure.
anonymous Hacker Collective Anonymous Launches Sustained Cyberattacks on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion The decentralized hacktivist group Anonymous conducts ongoing cyber-operations against Russian targets following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Prior to the conflict, the collective pushes digital peace initiatives and defaces websites to propose diplomatic solutions.
ai Social Media Algorithms Fuel AI Disinformation in Russia-Ukraine Conflict Recommendation systems on platforms like TikTok and Facebook actively promote unverified and manipulated war content. AI experts warn that these crude algorithms prioritize controversial material to drive engagement.
ukraine Ukraine Digital Minister Urges US Tech Giants to Block Russian Access Ukraine's digital minister calls on major US technology companies to restrict services and block state-backed propaganda in an effort to disrupt Russia's invasion.
anonymous Hacktivist Collective Anonymous Launches Cyber War Against Russian Government The Anonymous hacking collective officially declares a cyber war against the Russian government in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine. The group takes credit for disabling key state websites and promises to escalate its digital attacks.
cybersecurity EU Mobilizes Cyber Defenses Amid Relentless Russian Attacks on Ukraine A new European Parliament briefing details how Russian cyber-attacks target critical Ukrainian infrastructure, prompting robust defensive and offensive responses from the EU and global allies.
anonymous Hacktivist Group Anonymous Declares Cyber War on Russian Government The decentralized hacking collective Anonymous launches cyberattacks against Russian government websites in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The group explicitly targets the Russian government and President Putin while expressing solidarity with the Russian people.
cyber security Canadian Cyber Centre Warns of Global Threats Tied to Ukraine Conflict The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reports that Russian state-sponsored actors and cybercriminals pose significant global threats linked to the invasion of Ukraine. The bulletin details attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and warns of spillover risks targeting NATO allies and Canada.
viasat Viasat Hack Shows Cyber Attacks Enable Physical Warfare in Ukraine A Russian-linked cyberattack on Viasat's satellite network disrupted Ukrainian communications just hours before the physical invasion began. This software supply chain attack demonstrates how adversaries use malicious code to directly support military operations.
hermeticwiper New HermeticWiper Malware Destroys Data Across Ukraine Networks A destructive data-wiping malware called HermeticWiper is currently compromising hundreds of computers in Ukraine. The attackers use ransomware as a decoy to distract victims while the malware permanently destroys their data.
cyberattacks Cyberattacks Strike Ukraine as Digital Front Emerges in Ongoing Conflict Widespread cyberattacks target Ukrainian government websites, marking a significant digital front in the broader conflict. Hackers deface official portals and disrupt critical online infrastructure.
hermeticwiper HermeticWiper Malware Devastates Ukrainian Systems Through Boot Records A newly discovered destructive malware known as HermeticWiper targets Ukrainian organizations by corrupting master boot records to cause complete system failure. The attackers use a fraudulently signed driver to execute the damage while deploying a fake ransomware decoy.