Global cyber threat campaigns escalate as APT groups target critical sectors, Intel 471 reports
Intel 471’s latest intelligence update for July reveals a surge in sophisticated cyber campaigns carried out by advanced persistent threat (APT) groups across the globe in June.
Ukraine, allies subjected to pro-Russian hacktivist intrusions
Ukraine and other countries supportive of its cause amid its ongoing war with Russia have been targeted by the new TwoNet and IT Army of Russia hacktivist groups since earlier this year.
Weekly Recap: Chrome 0-Day, Ivanti Exploits, MacOS Stealers, Crypto Heists and More
Everything feels secure—until one small thing slips through. Even strong systems can break if a simple check is missed or a trusted tool is misused. Most threats don't start with alarms—they sneak in through the little things we overlook. A tiny bug, a reused password, a quiet connection—that's all it takes.
New Russian hacker groups target Ukraine and its allies
Two new pro-Russian hacktivist groups have begun launching cyberattacks on Ukraine and its allies, while also attempting to recruit insiders to strengthen their operations. This is according to a recent report by cybersecurity company Intel 471.
Pro-Russian Hacktivist Groups Drive Sophisticated Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
Since early 2025, the pro-Russian hacktivist ecosystem has undergone a marked shift in both organization and capability.
Intel 471’s Will Dixon goes behind the scenes on the DanaBot takedown
This week, Greg from Safe Mode Podcast talks to Will Dixon, Senior Intelligence Collection Manager for Intel 471, about the lifecycle and takedown of DanaBot — one of the most notorious malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platforms of the last decad
Two new pro-Russian hacktivist groups target Ukraine, recruit insiders
The groups, calling themselves IT Army of Russia and TwoNet, use the Telegram messaging app to coordinate operations, recruit insiders and collect information about targets in Ukraine, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Intel 471.
Pro-Russian Hackers Making New Alliances to Launch High-Profile Attacks
The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic escalation in pro-Russian hacktivist activities since the onset of 2025, with emerging alliances between established and newly formed groups launching increasingly sophisticated attacks against Western infrastructure.
Pro-Russian Hackers Forge New Alliances for High-Profile Cyberattacks
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which intensified in 2022, continues to reshape the cybercrime landscape in 2025, with hacktivism emerging as a potent weapon in geopolitical disputes.
Pro-Russian Hacktivists Escalate 2025 Cyber Offensive: Targeting Western Critical Infrastructure & ICS
The cybercrime landscape in 2025 has been dramatically reshaped by the geopolitical upheaval stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war.
