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Gov. Hochul Launches Website with Resources for Ukrainian People and Allies in New York

On March 24, 2022, Governor Hochul announced the launch of a new website containing resources offered by New York State to help the Ukrainian people and their allies in New York. This comes after the Governor’s announcement about warning consumers about scams and cybersecurity threats amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Staff Reporter Mar 28, 2022 8 min read News

30 Ukrainian University Websites Compromised

According to Wordfence the websites of at least 30 Ukrainian universities have been compromised by a threat actor expressing support for Russia.

Staff Reporter Mar 4, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Anonymous Hacker Collective Launch Cyberwar Against Russia

Amidst Russia’s offensive against Ukraine, Anonymous Hacker Collective have claimed to have taken down several Russian government websites.

Staff Reporter Feb 25, 2022 1 min read Cybersecurity

EU Deploys Cyber Response Unit to Ukraine

Lithuania will be leading the coalition of six EU countries – which also includes Croatia, Poland, Estonia, Romania and the Netherlands – in order “to help Ukrainian institutions to cope with growing cyber-threats.”

Staff Reporter Feb 22, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Russia Proposes Ban on Use and Mining of Cryptocurrencies

Russian central bank proposes a ban on cryptocurrency use. Regulator warns of risks to financial stability. Analysts say the wider impact is negligible for now. Ban on cryptocurrency exchanges also proposed

Staff Reporter Jan 24, 2022 3 min read Finance

Organized Crime Racket Running Ransomware Attacks on MNCs Arrested in Russia

over 426 million rubles, including in cryptocurrency, 600 thousand US dollars, 500 thousand euros, as well as computer equipment, crypto wallets used to commit crimes, 20 premium cars purchased with money obtained from crime were seized.

Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2022 2 min read Cybersecurity

Overnight Cyber Attacks Bring Down Ukrainian Ministry, Government and Embassy Sites

The content of the hacked sites was not changed, and no personal data was leaked, the State Service of Special Communication and Information Protection said on its Facebook page.

Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2022 3 min read Cybersecurity

Cyberthreat: New York Power Authority Ink Deal with IronNet, AWS

The tool will allow municipal utilities in New York and their partners "to create a dynamic, radar-like view of the attack landscape that provides visibility into a wider and deeper range of threats across the state's entire power grid."

Staff Reporter Jan 17, 2022 3 min read Cybersecurity

Russia to Issue E-Passports from 2023

The e-passport will look like a bank card and will have an embedded electronic chip with all the necessary data.

Staff Reporter Dec 28, 2021 1 min read News

Russia Blocks Tor, Onion Network

Foreign tech companies have been under increasing pressure over the content shared on their platforms, along with demands they set up offices on Russian soil.

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