Prosecutors say Berezan bought a Ducati with money he made off of ransomware targets. (Photo by SONNY TUMBELAKA/AFP via Getty Images) Estonian man sentenced to prison for role in cyber intrusions, ransomware attacks Prosecutors say Maksim Berezan made millions in bitcoin from ransomware targets and other cybercrimes. Mar 25, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
Director of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) Col. Jaak Tarien speaks during a presentation at the NATO Cyber Range CR14 center, on Oct. 1, 2020 in Tallinn, Estonia. (Photo by RAIGO PAJULA/AFP via Getty Images) Ukraine, looking to fortify itself against Russian attacks, admitted to NATO cyber center Ukraine joins the vaunted cyberdefense organization in the midst of war. Mar 4, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley
(Getty Images) White House set to lead 30 nations in ransomware discussions, sans Russia The talks leave out the nation President Biden most often criticizes, but invitees will meet for two days on countering ransomware. Oct 13, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Getty Images) Four men plead guilty to being go-to ‘bulletproof’ hosts for cybercriminals The charging documents describe a professionally run criminal enterprise with each of the defendants playing a unique role. May 7, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
Estonia’s Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar speaking at a conference. (Security & Defense Agenda / Flickr) Estonia’s diplomacy training aims to shape state behavior in cyberspace Back by popular demand, it's the third-ever Estonia cyber diplomacy school. Feb 9, 2021 By Shannon Vavra
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kelvin Green) Cyber Command deployed personnel to Estonia to protect elections against Russian threat It was part of a broad effort to secure the 2020 vote from foreign interference. Dec 3, 2020 By Shannon Vavra
Pentagon’s next cyber policy guru predicts more collective responses in cyberspace There’s a groundswell of support for making collective countermeasures in cyberspace lawful despite an uncertain legal landscape. Nov 21, 2019 By Shannon Vavra
U.S. agrees to help Baltic states bolster grid cybersecurity The agreement comes as the ex-Soviet countries look to disentangle themselves from Russian electric infrastructure. Oct 7, 2019 By Sean Lyngaas
Estonia’s Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar speaks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/friendsofeurope/31885961758/in/photolist-4t5Z3S-mtWJs8-bW3jt7-dgmkhd-QzDTxm-2bBn6Xj-2cHrWxF/ Estonia debuts first-ever cyber diplomacy training Estonia hosted its first “summer school” for 80 diplomats who work on cyber issues from 26 NATO and EU countries last week as part of its efforts… Jul 29, 2019 By Shannon Vavra
Kremlin interference in EU vote is likely, says Estonian spy agency Russia' meddling will likely focus on France, Germany and Italy in an effort to secure as many parliamentary seats for pro-Kremlin candidates as possible, Estonia's foreign intelligence… Mar 12, 2019 By Sean Lyngaas