Editor’s note: This post by Dr. Bilyana Lilly provides insights into an aspect of Russia’s information warfare activities. Dr. Lilly, part of the OODA Network, is the author of the book Russian …
The “What” and “Why” of The Wagner Group Retreat: A “Murky Internal Power Struggle”
Our current update on the events in Russia is lean and mean - and two-fold over two standalone posts: Cutting straight to the chase on the what and why of the Wagner Group Retreat; and …
Vladimir Putin’s Early Morning Address to the Russian People (Saturday, June 24, 2023)
Our current update on the events in Russia is lean and mean - and two-fold over two standalone posts: Cutting straight to the chase on the what and why of the Wagner Group Retreat; and …
CosmicEnergy ICS Malware Poses No Immediate Threat, but Should Not Be Ignored
Mandiant discovered a new malware called CosmicEnergy in May. The malware is designed to attack industrial control systems (ICS) in the electric grid. CosmicEnergy can remotely manipulate power line …
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Ukraine war: Russia says ammonia pipeline blast may end grain deal
Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a blast on an ammonia pipeline and stated that it may have a negative impact on the renewal of a grain export deal. The Togliatti-Odesa pipeline was damaged …
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Ukraine war: Wagner boss rubbishes Russian claims of Ukrainian casualties
Tension between the Wagner Group and the Russian military has escalated, with Wagner's boss dismissing Russia's claims of inflicting heavy losses on Ukraine as "wild and absurd science fiction." …
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Ukraine war: Kyiv says troops advance on eastern front
The Ukrainian forces have advanced around Bakhmut, described as the "epicenter of hostilities," in the eastern region. Although it remains unclear if a counter-offensive has begun, Deputy Defence …
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Ukraine war: The mothers going to get their children back from Russia
During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 13 children with special educational needs were taken from their school by armed Russian soldiers and disappeared for weeks. The children were finally allowed …
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Researchers Spot APTs Targeting Small Business MSPs
Proofpoint security researchers have identified increasing attacks on small and medium businesses (SMBs) and their service providers. These attacks come from a variety of APTs linked to Russia, Iran, …
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Russian Gold Shipments to the UAE, China and Turkey
According to Russian customs records, over 100 non-Russian entities have handled Russian gold since Western markets imposed sanctions in early 2022. A handful of these shipments made it to Western …
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