SMS-Sending Spyware Preinstalled on Some Russian and Chinese Feature Phones
A researcher tested various phones and found some sent messages that cost money whilst others signed users up for online services.
Russian Submarine Cable Spy Ship Loitering Off Ireland
The Russian military operates ships equipped with submersibles and remotely operated drones that pose a threat to transatlantic communications.
The Assassin That Was Tricked by a Spoofed CLI
Russian politician Alexei Navalny wanted to know how he was poisoned using the deadly Novichok nerve agent, so he simply called one of the team responsible.
International Team Hits GozNym Malware Syndicate
GozNym snatched passwords from thousands of computers, leading to the theft of USD100mn from online bank accounts.
When Is a Twitter Bot Not a Twitter Bot?
The social media giant gathers lots of data but cannot distinguish between a bot and a person, as shown by the ‘outing’ of supposed Russian bots that are actually real-life Americans.
Russian Fraudsters Use VoIP for Bogus Identification
Criminals are turning to the dark web to rent virtual phone numbers and purchase SIM cards for countries all over the world.
Blocking As Assurance
It seems Russian communications providers have broadened the definition of RA – to include blocking VoIP. It is obvious Skype and IM erode prime revenues…