Tis the season of Russian cyberattacks, says Microsoft

Russian hacking groups are expected to have a long and productive winter, going after both Ukrainian targets, and those belonging to its western allies, with new and upgraded malware attacks, Microsoft is saying.

In a recent blog post (opens in new tab), the software giant said Russia will try to use disinformation and cyberattacks to undermine the support Ukraine’s been getting from its western allies – both humanitarian, and military. Furthermore, it said it observed “targeted attacks” against Ukrainian infrastructure, followed by missile strikes.