Neowin News Feed for: Strontium

Microsoft takes control of Russia-linked Strontium domains used in cyber attacks on Ukraine

Paul Hill — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:40:01 +0000

Microsoft has revealed its latest efforts to tackle cyber attacks by a hacking entity linked to Russia called Strontium. It took over several of the entity's domains to help keep users safe. Read more...

Microsoft urges governments to fight against North Korean and Russian attacks on healthcare

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:10:01 +0000

In a sternly worded letter, Microsoft has urged world leaders to unite and take action against cybercrime groups from North Korea and Russia, among others, which are attacking healthcare institutions. Read more...

Microsoft reports increased cyberattacks targeting U.S. elections

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 07:10:02 +0000

Microsoft has reported increased activity from hacking groups based in Russia, China, and Iran targeting the U.S. presidential elections. Both Biden and Trump campaigns have been attacked. Read more...

Microsoft seizes Russian-operated websites spoofing U.S. conservative groups

Jay Bonggolto — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has disrupted six fake websites allegedly operated by Strontium, a group also calling itself Fancy Bear or APT28. The group is believed to be associated with the Russian government. Read more...

Microsoft responds to Google releasing security vulnerability, will patch it next week

Rich Woods — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 21:24:01 +0000

Yesterday, Google revealed a Windows 10 vulnerability just ten days after reporting it to Microsoft. Today, Microsoft responded, promising to patch the exploit next week on November 8. Read more...