Cyberattack
The Server Killers group attacked Norway’s government services and caused a leak of budget data. The hackers linked the attack to support for Ukraine.
Yerevan is deepening ties with the EU and the US and preparing an application to join the EU. Russia retains influence through trade, energy, and its military base.
Europe is recording an increase in Russia-linked acts of sabotage, espionage, and cyberattacks. However, there is no evidence of preparations for a direct attack on NATO.
Companies supplying weapons and drones to Ukraine have been informed about the risks of espionage, cyberattacks, and sabotage. Some have already tightened security.
Malefactors created fake websites and accounts to set Poland and the Czech Republic against each other over a fabricated demand to hand over 638 hectares. Russia is suspected of being behind the campaign.
Customers’ contact details were stolen in Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands. Banking data and airport operations were not affected.
John Ratcliffe cautioned Russia in Moscow against attacking NATO and discussed sanctions over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Kyiv knew about the visit.
The U. S. Department of Justice announced that government institutions had been hacked by Chinese hackers and that the QScan and QTRouter domains had been seized. The FBI disabled the infrastructure.
Investigators found another drone and approximately 50 grams of RDX near Leipzig Airport.
The United States has launched the “Economic Outcast” campaign and expanded sanctions against nearly 60 organizations, individuals, and vessels. The restrictions cover oil, cyber operations, and technology.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that Russia would continue shelling Kyiv in response to drone strikes on facilities in the Russian Federation. The statements came amid attacks on Ozon warehouses.
According to media reports, Russia is recruiting local gangs to carry out sabotage at defense companies in Europe, thereby avoiding direct responsibility. NATO is stepping up its response to hybrid attacks.
On the night of August 24, three major Ozon logistics centers in Adygea, Stavropol Krai, and Dagestan came under attack. A series of attacks on the infrastructure of the Russian marketplace has continued for the third consecutive day.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
At least 25 companies will represent Ukraine at the MSPO 2026 exhibition in Kielce. They will showcase drones, electronic warfare systems, communications equipment, and cyber technologies.
An Iran-linked group disabled a British energy facility for four days for the first time. The country's overall energy supply was not affected.
The city authorities urge Kyiv residents to identify shelters, not ignore alerts, and report suspicious individuals and objects. The SBU warns about recruitment for acts of sabotage.
The SBU warned that the enemy could use mass events to carry out shelling, terrorist attacks, and acts of sabotage. The SBU urged people not to ignore air-raid alerts and to report suspicious individuals.
Air defense destroyed or suppressed 39 missiles, 145 drones, and two «Banderol» drones. The main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region.
The Trump administration has cut its biosecurity team, but is now analyzing AI risks related to the creation of pathogens. Specialists are studying billions of antibody mutations to protect against pandemics and biological attacks.
From March 2027, Russian banks will be able to check customers' devices, allowing the authorities to strengthen digital control. This creates a risk of the security services gaining access to citizens' personal data.
HUR cyber specialists, together with Cyber Corps, have "taken down" Wildberries’ digital infrastructure, disrupting the operation of its customer service and payment system. The incident occurred on August 10–11 as part of an operation in Russia’s cyberspace.
Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia is testing NATO's resolve by violating its airspace. He emphasized that strengthening Ukraine's air defense reinforces the Alliance's eastern flank.
The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine has developed the professional standard "Specialist in Countering Technical Intelligence," which has been entered into the Unified Register of Qualifications. It defines job functions, competencies, and education requirements for personnel training.
U. S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum expanding federal agencies’ ability to use cyber tools against transnational criminal organizations. The document involves private companies in cyber operations under government oversight.
The German government has approved a reform allowing the BND to conduct offensive cyber operations and sabotage. This is a response to daily hybrid attacks, including espionage, by foreign states.
Poland’s Minister of Digital Affairs reported a data breach in the MyDr healthcare system that affected nearly 19 million people. More than 2 terabytes of information were stolen, and the investigation is ongoing.
Following the revocation of GlobalSign certificates, Russian government and bank websites are experiencing access problems. Businesses are forced to spend millions of rubles switching to their own certificates.
The ZapSibNeftekhim plant in Tobolsk suspended operations due to a drone attack. The governor confirmed the fire, but the company Sibur has not commented.
Russia is already testing NATO’s response to military aggression and may move on to more dangerous provocations. At the same time, Europe’s weak point remains the low pace of defense production and shortages of certain types of weapons.