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Russian cyber group exploits seven-year-old network vulnerabilities for long-term espionage

Cyber Scoop August 20, 2025

Russian cyber group exploits seven-year-old network vulnerabilities for long-term...

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5 min read

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By gutting its cyber staff, State Department ignores congressional directives

Cyber Scoop August 18, 2025

By gutting its cyber staff, State Department ignores congressional...

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3 min read

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US widens sanctions on Russian crypto exchange Garantex, its successor and affiliate firms

Cyber Scoop August 14, 2025

US widens sanctions on Russian crypto exchange Garantex, its...

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3 min read

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Russia restricts WhatsApp, Telegram calls, alleging criminal, terrorist activity

Cyber Scoop August 13, 2025

Russia restricts WhatsApp, Telegram calls, alleging criminal, terrorist activity...

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3 min read

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BlackSuit, Royal ransomware group hit over 450 US victims before last month’s takedown

Cyber Scoop August 7, 2025

BlackSuit, Royal ransomware group hit over 450 US victims...

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4 min read

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Details emerge on BlackSuit ransomware takedown

Cyber Scoop August 4, 2025

Details emerge on BlackSuit ransomware takedown | CyberScoop Skip...

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3 min read

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Russia-affiliated Secret Blizzard conducting ongoing espionage against embassies in Moscow

Cyber Scoop July 31, 2025

Russia-affiliated Secret Blizzard conducting ongoing espionage against embassies in...

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2 min read

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Authorities in Ukraine nab alleged admin of Russian-language cybercrime forum

Cyber Scoop July 23, 2025

Authorities in Ukraine nab alleged admin of Russian-language cybercrime...

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6 min read

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Why it’s time for the US to go on offense in cyberspace

Cyber Scoop July 21, 2025

Why it’s time for the US to go on...

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4 min read

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UK sanctions Russian hackers, spies as US weighs its own punishments for Russia

Cyber Scoop July 18, 2025

UK sanctions Russian hackers, spies as US weighs its...

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