Russian Hackers Caught Targeting GOP Critics of Trump
BeaverFever @ Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:04 am
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Microsoft Thwarts Russia Hackers Targeting GOP Critics of Trump
Microsoft Thwarts Russia Hackers Targeting GOP Critics of Trump
Edwin Chan
August 21, 2018, 1:12 AM EDT
Attackers created websites mimicking U.S. political groups
Microsoft Corp. has detected and seized web domains created by cyber-attackers linked to the Russian military, in a potential attempt to manipulate and disrupt the U.S. midterm elections.
The shadowy group, known as Strontium, created domains that mimicked organizations such as the International Republican Institute and Hudson Institute so intended victims would believe they were receiving legitimate emails or visiting real sites, Microsoft President Brad Smith said in a blog post. Microsoft said it’s sifting through evidence of the group’s intentions after getting a court order to take over those domains, effectively disrupting the hacking campaign.
The two targeted institutions are conservative bastions, which at times have been at odds with Russia or U.S. President Donald Trump. ....
Even before Microsoft’s warning, top U.S. national security officials had sounded the alarm of further meddling in the midterms. At least three congressional candidates have already been hit with phishing attacks that strongly resemble Russian sabotage two years ago.
The Latest: Russia Sanctions Bill Tweaks in Senate May Curb Spillover Risks
Cybersecurity firms Recorded Future and FireEye both said the behavior Microsoft identified is consistent with the group’s past operations. Analysts said they expect to see more operations like this.....
The group, otherwise known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, is an intelligence-gathering operator, whose “primary mission is to provide Russian policy makers with insight into Russia’s advisories” by collecting information quietly, said John Hultquist, director of intelligence analysis at FireEye.
APT28 is a key part of Russia’s cyber-operational capability and is attributed to that country’s military intelligence organization, Moriuchi explained. It’s previously targeted U.S., Eastern European, and western government agencies, the World Anti-Doping Agency and the Democratic National Committee. “APT28 is highly politically responsive and conducts both traditional cyber-espionage and cyber-influence operations,” she said.
While espionage against governments and think tanks is business as usual worldwide to a certain extent, Hultquist warned that the government must act carefully and take precautions.
Read more: The New World Order, According to Trump and Putin
The Hudson Institute has been critical of Russia in the past, while the International Republican Institute promotes democracy around the world and counts six Republican senators as well as a leading candidate among its directors, Microsoft said. Those include John McCain -- one of Trump’s most vocal critics in Congress -- and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Both have criticized Trump’s interactions with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, particularly around a July summit meeting in Helsinki. In 2016, Russia blacklisted the institute as a threat to its national security.
Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have called for tough measures against Russia after Trump was seen as too conciliatory toward Putin in Helsinki...
Microsoft Thwarts Russia Hackers Targeting GOP Critics of Trump
Edwin Chan
August 21, 2018, 1:12 AM EDT
Attackers created websites mimicking U.S. political groups
Microsoft Corp. has detected and seized web domains created by cyber-attackers linked to the Russian military, in a potential attempt to manipulate and disrupt the U.S. midterm elections.
The shadowy group, known as Strontium, created domains that mimicked organizations such as the International Republican Institute and Hudson Institute so intended victims would believe they were receiving legitimate emails or visiting real sites, Microsoft President Brad Smith said in a blog post. Microsoft said it’s sifting through evidence of the group’s intentions after getting a court order to take over those domains, effectively disrupting the hacking campaign.
The two targeted institutions are conservative bastions, which at times have been at odds with Russia or U.S. President Donald Trump. ....
Even before Microsoft’s warning, top U.S. national security officials had sounded the alarm of further meddling in the midterms. At least three congressional candidates have already been hit with phishing attacks that strongly resemble Russian sabotage two years ago.
The Latest: Russia Sanctions Bill Tweaks in Senate May Curb Spillover Risks
Cybersecurity firms Recorded Future and FireEye both said the behavior Microsoft identified is consistent with the group’s past operations. Analysts said they expect to see more operations like this.....
The group, otherwise known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, is an intelligence-gathering operator, whose “primary mission is to provide Russian policy makers with insight into Russia’s advisories” by collecting information quietly, said John Hultquist, director of intelligence analysis at FireEye.
APT28 is a key part of Russia’s cyber-operational capability and is attributed to that country’s military intelligence organization, Moriuchi explained. It’s previously targeted U.S., Eastern European, and western government agencies, the World Anti-Doping Agency and the Democratic National Committee. “APT28 is highly politically responsive and conducts both traditional cyber-espionage and cyber-influence operations,” she said.
While espionage against governments and think tanks is business as usual worldwide to a certain extent, Hultquist warned that the government must act carefully and take precautions.
Read more: The New World Order, According to Trump and Putin
The Hudson Institute has been critical of Russia in the past, while the International Republican Institute promotes democracy around the world and counts six Republican senators as well as a leading candidate among its directors, Microsoft said. Those include John McCain -- one of Trump’s most vocal critics in Congress -- and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Both have criticized Trump’s interactions with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, particularly around a July summit meeting in Helsinki. In 2016, Russia blacklisted the institute as a threat to its national security.
Both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have called for tough measures against Russia after Trump was seen as too conciliatory toward Putin in Helsinki...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... cal-groups
Trump’s Komrades are still at it I see
BartSimpson @ Tue Aug 21, 2018 11:39 am
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The Hudson Institute has been critical of Russia in the past, while the International Republican Institute promotes democracy around the world and counts six Republican senators as well as a leading candidate among its directors
Russia has accused both organizations of being agents of the US government and their hostility towards these organizations predates the election of Donald Trump.
http://www.iri.org/resource/russia-adds ... s%E2%80%9D
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AUGUST 18, 2016
Washington, D.C. – In a statement earlier today, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation announced that the International Republican Institute (IRI) has been designated as an “undesirable organization.”
Washington, D.C. – In a statement earlier today, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation announced that the International Republican Institute (IRI) has been designated as an “undesirable organization.”
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-release ... 61611.html
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last night, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty officially confirmed that Hudson Institute Senior Fellow David Satter has been expelled from the Russian Federation as an "undesirable," and barred from further travel or work in Russian territory for a period of five years. Satter had been residing in Moscow while researching a book on post-Soviet history and serving as an advisor to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
BeaverFever @ Tue Aug 21, 2018 9:45 pm
BartSimpson BartSimpson:
their hostility towards these organizations predates the election of Donald Trump.
http://www.iri.org/resource/russia-adds ... s%E2%80%9D
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AUGUST 18, 2016
Washington, D.C. – In a statement earlier today, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation announced that the International Republican Institute (IRI) has been designated as an “undesirable organization.”
Washington, D.C. – In a statement earlier today, the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation announced that the International Republican Institute (IRI) has been designated as an “undesirable organization.”
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-release ... 61611.html
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last night, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty officially confirmed that Hudson Institute Senior Fellow David Satter has been expelled from the Russian Federation as an "undesirable," and barred from further travel or work in Russian territory for a period of five years. Satter had been residing in Moscow while researching a book on post-Soviet history and serving as an advisor to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
But 2016 doesn’t predate Trump’s candidacy
MeganC @ Tue Aug 21, 2018 10:51 pm
You two need to get a room.
BartSimpson @ Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:10 am
PluggyRug @ Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:24 am
MeganC MeganC:
You two need to get a room.
I have one they can use. Bart should like it, don't know about Beave.
BartSimpson @ Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:04 pm
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