EXCLUSIVE: A Russian hacking team known as Cold River targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States this past summer, according to internet records reviewed by Reuters and five cyber security experts
willing to use nuclear weapons
Cold River, which first appeared on the radar of intelligence professionals after targeting Britain's foreign office in 2016, has been involved in dozens of other high-profile hacking incidents in recent years, according to interviews with nine cybersecurity firms. Reuters traced email accounts used in its hacking operations between 2015 and 2020 to an IT worker in the Russian city of Syktyvkar.
Reuters showed its findings to five industry experts who confirmed the involvement of Cold River in the attempted nuclear labs hacks, based on shared digital fingerprints that researchers have historically tied to the group. In a blog post, SEKOIA.IO said that, based on its targeting of the NGOs, Cold River was seeking to contribute to "Russian intelligence collection about identified war crime-related evidence and/or international justice procedures." Reuters was unable independently to confirm why Cold River targeted the NGOs.
Multiple personal email addresses used to set up Cold River missions belong to Andrey Korinets, a 35-year-old IT worker and bodybuilder in Syktyvkar,. Usage of these accounts left a trail of digital evidence from different hacks back to Korinets' online life, including social media accounts and personal websites.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Atmospheric river storm: Sonoma residents prepare for flooding along Russian RiverAs the second major storm in as many weeks descends upon the region, North Bay residents are bracing for the possibility of heavy rains and localized flooding along the Russian River.
Baca lebih lajut »
Russian River under evacuation warning from Jenner to HealdsburgThe evacuation warning was issued Wednesday for residents near the Russian River and its tributaries from Healdsburg to Jenner.
Baca lebih lajut »
Evacuation Warning Along Russian River From Healdsburg to JennerResidents living along the Russian River from Healdsburg to Jenner are under an evacuation warning on Wednesday, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said.
Baca lebih lajut »
Flooding expected to worsen along swollen Russian River in GuernevilleThe already swollen Russian River could flood over very soon.
Baca lebih lajut »
How to check Bay Area river levels for flooding in real timeThe National Weather Service is projecting flooding on the Russian River this week.
Baca lebih lajut »
English Premier League prediction: West Ham United vs. Leeds United pick, oddsHere’s our pick for Wednesday’s English Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United.
Baca lebih lajut »