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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly asked Donald Trump to sanction Russian and Chinese companies developing "Rassvet," a satellite internet network intended as a Starlink rival. Zelensky raised the issue multiple times, including recently in New York, according to the Financial Times. Ukraine views Rassvet as a critical threat, as it would provide Russia with an independent, secure communication system for its military, potentially operational by early next year.
Ukraine's recent cruise missile strike on Russia's vital Progress Rocket Space Center demonstrates advanced long-range capabilities, hitting a critical military and civil space asset and potentially exacerbating Russia's rocket production shortages.
U.S. prosecutors revealed the Russian ransomware gang Karakurt accessed government databases and used law enforcement ties to evade taxes and military service, following the sentencing of hacker Deniss Zolotarjovs. This highlights Russia's role as a cybercriminal "safe haven."
A potent new hacking tool, "DarkSword," has been found targeting iPhones running iOS 18.4-18.6.2, enabling suspected Russian hackers to steal extensive personal data via malicious links. Discovered by Google, Lookout, and iVerify, the exploit could impact 270 million devices. Apple has patched the vulnerabilities, urging users to update immediately.
A powerful iPhone-hacking toolkit, "Coruna," potentially developed for the US government, has reportedly leaked and is now being used by Russian spies and cybercriminals. Google discovered the sophisticated exploits, capable of silently hijacking iPhones, which were first seen targeting Ukrainians and later used to steal cryptocurrency from Chinese victims. This proliferation highlights a dangerous "second-hand" market for advanced cyber weapons.
