The Microsoft logo is seen at an Experience Center on Fifth Avenue on April 3, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Federal government affected by Russian breach of Microsoft U.S. cybersecurity officials issued an emergency directive this week to address a breach by Russian operatives of Microsoft first disclosed in January. Apr 4, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil Tim Starks AJ Vicens Elias Groll
People form a peace sign with candles ahead of a rally marking the eve of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in front of the Reichstag, the building housing the Bundestag (German lower house of parliament) in Berlin on Feb. 23, 2024. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images) German political party targeted by SVR-linked group in spearphishing campaign, Mandiant says The group may have been seeking insights on shifting European sentiments on Ukraine, threat analysts suggest. Mar 22, 2024 By Derek B. Johnson
The corporate logo for Microsoft is displayed on the front of their building on 8th Avenue on December 30, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) Russian foreign intelligence hackers gain access to top Microsoft officials, company says Microsoft said the SVR attack "was not the result of a vulnerability" in its products or services. Jan 19, 2024 By AJ Vicens
Microsoft logo is seen in a Microsoft store on March 10, 2021, in New York.(Photo by John Smith/VIEWpress) Latest Russian espionage activity is broader than SolarWinds-style hacking effort, Microsoft’s Tom Burt says Russia's SVR intelligence agency did some "innovative, novel work" in the latest campaign, he added. Oct 25, 2021 By Tim Starks
A general view of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) headquarters outside Moscow taken on June 29, 2010. (Alexey SAZONOV/AFP via Getty Images) Evidence suggests Russia’s SVR is still using ‘WellMess’ malware, despite US warnings It's less clear what APT29 might be doing with the hacking tool, after allegedly using it last summer to try to steal COVID-19 research. Jul 30, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Jeenah Moon/Getty Images) SolarWinds hackers are behind a widespread phishing campaign impersonating USAID, Microsoft says It's a sign that the hackers are experimenting with new tactics. May 28, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
(Photo by John Smith/VIEWpress/Getty Images) Russia’s SVR spy agency scanned for Microsoft Exchange Server bug, UK and US say It’s the third time in a month that U.S. officials have published information on hacking techniques allegedly used by the SVR. May 7, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
Sergei Naryshkin, seen here in 2016, is head of Russia’s SVR intelligence agency. (Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images) Before SolarWinds, US officials say SVR began stealthily targeting cloud services in 2018 U.S. officials have now released multiple public advisories on alleged SVR hacking tools. Apr 26, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images) U.S. government accuses Russian companies of recruiting spies, hacking for Moscow Russia's espionage network allegedly has far-reaching tentacles into the world of contractors and billion dollar firms. Apr 15, 2021 By Shannon Vavra
President Joe Biden in the Treaty Room in the White House on April 14, 2021. (Photo by Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images) White House slaps sanctions on Russian cyber activities while blaming SVR for SolarWinds campaign The White House said it has "high confidence" that Russia's SVR is responsible for the SolarWinds intrusions. Apr 15, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas