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DDoS Attacks in Russia Added to Protests

Feb

2012

2011, and now 2012, appear to be years of major populist protests regarding political processes around the world. Russia is no different. News reports of protests in the streets of Moscow have been increasing, with protesters demanding election reforms and fairness. It is in this backdrop that we’re seeing DDoS attacks against some websites. A […]

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Trojan may have stolen data from Japanese space agency

Jan

2012

Japanese space engineers have discovered a Trojan on an employee’s computer and confirmed that hackers may have smuggled out login information to gain access to a cargo shuttle that carries food and equipment to the International Space Station (ISS). The compromised information may have included up to 1,000 email addresses, login details for the Japanese […]

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Russian election ‘cyber attack’ brings down websites

Dec

2011

Could elections in Russia have resulted in internet attacks on websites claiming that the vote was being fixed? This weekend’s vote, which saw a slump in support for the United Russia party of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev, has taken place against a backdrop of arrests, claims of election violations, and – […]

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