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Russia Likely Conducted Covert Drone Campaign Over European Military Bases
The Kremlin may have secretly flown drones over a dozen European countries, including multiple US bases in England and a major air base in Germany, in a covert campaign that spanned over a year and a half. This shocking revelation raises serious concerns about European security and the reach of Russian espionage.
Russia-Linked GREYVIBE Exploits AI in Ukraine Cyberattacks
Discover how the Russia-linked group GREYVIBE is using AI to launch sophisticated cyberattacks on Ukraine, leveraging tactics like spear-phishing emails and fake websites to spread malware. WithSecure researchers have tracked GREYVIBE's activities back to August 2025, revealing a pattern of attacks targeting Ukraine's military, government, and civilian sectors.
Russia's Scaled-Back Parade Exposes Kremlin's Ukraine War Vulnerability
Russia's muted Victory Day parade in Red Square has raised eyebrows, with experts reading it as a telling sign of the Kremlin's growing vulnerability in its war with Ukraine. By citing security concerns, Moscow watered down its usual display of military might, sparking whispers of weakness.
bulletproof hosting: Stunning Risks Evade Sanctions
KrebsOnSecurity reveals how Stark Industries — a bulletproof hosting service tied to Kremlin-linked cyberattacks — slipped past EU sanctions by rebranding and shifting assets into shell companies, showing how adaptable abuse networks outpace enforcement. If sanctions are to matter, Europe needs faster cross-border coordination, tougher pressure on registrars and clear rules on who really owns these services.
bulletproof hosting Exposed: Risky Evasion Still Thrives
When the EU sanctioned Stark Industries, the bulletproof hosting firm just rebranded and moved assets to sister companies — a stark reminder that Kremlin-linked operators can easily dodge enforcement and keep malicious infrastructure online. To make sanctions stick, policymakers and tech firms must pair legal designations with faster takedowns, transparency rules, and tighter cooperation across registrars, payment processors and ISPs.
corruption arrests: Stunning Risks to Russia’s Defense
When the machines meant to protect a country are compromised, arrests at Kurgan’s AO Kurganmashzavod — including a former metals chief — raise alarm that corruption could slow production, degrade armor quality and put soldiers at risk. As investigators probe, the case highlights systemic weaknesses in Russia’s defense supply chain that could have far-reaching consequences.
Fake CAPTCHAs: Shocking Adtech Threat
Find out how fake CAPTCHAs—those seemingly harmless verification checks—are being weaponized by a shadowy adtech network to bypass moderation, spread disinformation, and profit from manipulation, and what it will take to reclaim trust online.
Inside the Dark Adtech Empire Driven by Fake CAPTCHAs
Discover how fake CAPTCHAs have become the hidden gateway to a vast and dangerous adtech empire, turning everyday internet users into unwitting participants in a sprawling web of scams, malware, and propaganda.
Russia Showcases Tough Stance with Arrests of Pro-Ukraine Hackers
Russia intensifies its crackdown on dissent by arresting pro-Ukraine hackers, signaling a hardline approach to cyber activism amid ongoing conflict.
Kremlin demands destruction of Western arms in Ukraine
Kremlin calls for dismantling Western arms in Ukraine, claiming they fuel conflict and destabilize the region.
Inside a Dark Adtech Empire Fed by Fake CAPTCHAs
Explore a dark adtech empire fueled by fake CAPTCHAs, revealing hidden tactics and fraudulent ads behind illicit online fortunes.
Kremlin Rising: Sergey Kiriyenko’s Growing Influence within the Kremlin Establishment
Discover Sergey Kiriyenko’s growing influence in the Kremlin, revealing power plays, shifting alliances, and emergent power dynamics within Russia’s elite.
Kremlin: no Russian bombers destroyed, only damaged
Kremlin update: No Russian bombers were destroyed—only damaged. Discover the latest revised assessment amid escalating tensions.
Russia to Enact Experimental Law for Smartphone-Based Tracking of
Russia’s experimental law for smartphone tracking aims to boost security and regulation while prompting fresh debates over privacy rights.
Senator Graham: Putin’s games must end
Senator Graham demands that Putin end his destabilizing political games, urging accountability and international resolve to curb Russian aggression.
Kremlin Escalates Military Deployments Along NATO Borders
Kremlin escalates military deployments along NATO borders, intensifying tensions and prompting global concerns over shifting security dynamics.
Kremlin Caught in a Web of Deception Over North Korean Troops
Kremlin entangled in a web of deception over North Korean troops, exposing covert maneuvers, misinformation, and political intrigue.
Kremlin eyes return to nuclear testing
Kremlin mulls nuclear testing revival as global tensions rise, sparking concerns over heightened nuclear risks and shifting geopolitical dynamics.