Internal messages WIRED has viewed shed new light on the operators of one of the world’s biggest botnets.
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Why the Belarus Railways Hack Marks a First for Ransomware
The politically motivated attack represents a new frontier for hacktivists—and won’t be the last of its kind.
Destructive Hacks Against Ukraine Echo Its Last Cyberwar
A data wiper posing as ransomware bears a discomfiting resemblance to the earlier wave of Russian cyberattacks that ended with NotPetya.
Russia Takes Down REvil Hackers—as Ukraine Tensions Mount
Over a dozen alleged members of the notorious ransomware group have been arrested, but the Kremlin’s critics are wary of the underlying motivation.
Russia’s Internet Censorship Machine Is Going After Tor
The attempt to block the site, which helps users mask their online activity, is the latest step in the country’s efforts to control the internet.
A Year After SolarWinds, Supply Chain Threats Still Loom
The Russia-led campaign was a wake-up call to the industry, but there’s no one solution to the threat.
Researchers Have a Method to Spot Reddit’s State-Backed Trolls
Academics claim they can sniff out the telltale signs of troll-like behavior. But is it really as simple as monitoring cute animal postings?
‘Ghostwriter’ Looks Like a Purely Russian Op—Except It’s Not
Security researchers have found signs that the pervasive hacking and misinformation campaign comes not from Moscow but from Minsk.
The Biggest Ransomware Bust Yet Might Actually Make an Impact
By arresting one alleged hacker associated with REVil and seizing millions from another, the US has made it clear that ransomware comes with a cost.