Ransomware gangs are working with Russian intelligence services

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  1. hawki

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    "Russian intelligence services worked with prominent ransomware gangs to compromise U.S. government and government-affiliated organizations, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Analyst1.

    Two Russian intelligence bureaus — the Federal Security Service, or FSB, and Foreign Intelligence Service, or SVR — collaborated with individuals in 'multiple cybercriminal organizations,' security analysts with the firm say in the report. The research indicates these cybercriminals helped Russian intelligence develop and deploy custom malware targeting American companies that serve U.S. military clients..."

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ransomware-gang-russia/
     
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