Russia Hacking
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Russian officials charged in years old hacks of critical infrastructureFour Russian officials, including hackers with a government intelligence agency, have been charged with the malicious hacking of critical infrastructure between 2012 and 2018WorldMar 25, 2022
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Significant gaps, data at risk in government systems, says security committeeIn a new report, cyberthreats to government systems and networks are considered a significant risk to Canada's security and government operations.CanadaFeb 15, 2022
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U.S. sanctions Russian research institute linked to dangerous malware programThe U.S. alleged that the Russian institute was responsible for "building customized tools that enabled the attack" on a petrochemical facility in the Middle East in 2017.WorldOct 24, 2020
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Biden campaign firm targeted by Russian hackers, no breach detected: sourcesA person familiar with the strategy and communications firm's response to the attempts said the hackers failed to gain access to the firm’s networks.WorldSep 10, 2020
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What is Cozy Bear? What we know about the hackers accused of targeting COVID-19 researchWhile the group is being freshly linked to hacking efforts related to the pandemic, Cozy Bear is a familiar name to cybersecurity experts.CanadaJul 18, 2020
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Russian hackers target Canada, U.S., and U.K.’s COVID-19 vaccine research: intelligence agencyA Russian hacking group is targeting coronavirus vaccine research in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a joint statement from the three countries’ cybersecurity agencies.CanadaJul 16, 2020
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Paul Manafort faces new hearing over alleged plea deal breachManafort agreed to co-operate in the special counsel's Russia investigation but prosecutors charge he breached the deal by lying.WorldJan 25, 2019
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Paul Manafort told ‘multiple discernible lies’ to investigators: Mueller memoManafort, 69, has been one of the key figures in Mueller’s probe into potential Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.WorldDec 7, 2018
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U.S. government agencies hit by ‘spear phishing’ attempts by suspected Russian hackersThe "spear phishing" attempts began on Wednesday, sending email messages purported to come from a department public affairs official.WorldNov 16, 2018
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What is the Russian military agency GRU, accused of nefarious crimes around the world?The West has accused the GRU of running a global hacking campaign, targeting institutions from sports anti-doping bodies to a nuclear power company and the chemical weapons watchdog.WorldOct 8, 2018
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