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An Alleged Russian Smuggling Ring Was Uncovered in New Hampshire
Plus: An FBI platform got hacked, an ex-Twitter employee is sentenced for espionage, malicious Windows 10 installers circulate in Ukraine, and more.
GPS Signals Are Being Disrupted in Russian Cities
Navigation system monitors have seen a recent uptick in interruptions since Ukraine began launching long-range drone attacks.
‘Dark Ships’ Emerge From the Shadows of the Nord Stream Mystery
Satellite monitors discovered two vessels with their trackers turned off in the area of the pipeline prior to the suspected sabotage in September.
Russia’s Sway Over Criminal Ransomware Gangs Is Coming Into Focus
Questions about the Kremlin’s relationships with these groups remain. But researchers are finally getting some answers.
Russia’s New Cyberwarfare in Ukraine Is Fast, Dirty, and Relentless
Security researchers see updated tactics and tools—and a tempo change—in the cyberattacks Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency is inflicting on Ukraine.
The Election That Saved the Internet From Russia and China
Open-internet advocates are breathing a sigh of relief after a recent election for the International Telecommunications Union’s top leadership.
A Pro-China Disinfo Campaign Is Targeting US Elections—Badly
The suspected Chinese influence operation had limited success. But it signals a growing threat from a new disinformation adversary.
Ukraine Enters a Dark New Era of Drone Warfare
A series of deadly attacks using Iranian “suicide drones” shows Russia is shifting gears in the conflict.
How the World Will Know If Russia Is Preparing to Launch a Nuclear Attack
While tensions over a possible nuclear attack on Ukraine remain high, experts say surveillance will likely catch Russia if it plans to do the unthinkable.