Russia-Ukraine cyberwar creates new malware threats

There is a distinct possibility that the intense cyberwarfare activities surrounding the Russo-Ukrainian war will have repercussions far beyond.

Can a cyberwar be contained among the warring parties? We will find out.

"... According to Fortinet’s semiannual Global Threat Landscape Report released today, the war in Ukraine has contributed to an uptick in disk-wiping malware. Researchers discovered at least seven new major wiper variants used in targeted campaigns against government, military and private organizations in Ukraine.

The report also found that ransomware variants have grown almost 100% over the past year, from 5,400 to 10,666, as the ransomware-as-a-service economy continues to grow.  

While these attacks were mainly used to target entities affiliated with Ukraine, these techniques can also be used internationally. ..."

Russia-Ukraine cyberwar creates new malware threats  | VentureBeat