Hackers suspected of working for Russia's foreign intelligence agency targeted dozens of diplomats at embassies in Ukraine with a fake used car advert in a bid to break into their computers, according to a cybersecurity firm report published on Wednesday.

Russian hackers lured embassy workers in Ukraine with ad for cheap BMW

A Treasury Department investigation made public on Tuesday has revealed that Russian hackers' payment-seeking software was utilised in 75 per cent of all ransomware attacks reported to a US financial crime agency in the second half of 2021.

Russian hackers behind 75% of ransomware attacks reported in second half of 2021: US

The US Department of Justice said a nuclear power plant in Kansas was the target of hackers organised by Russia's spy agency. The department alleged that "all Russian nationals who worked for the Russian government, with attempting, supporting and conducting computer intrusions that together, in two separate conspiracies, targeted the global energy sector between 2012 and 2018.

Russian hackers targeted Kansas nuclear plant: US Department of Justice

The US has accused Russia of operating as a refuge for hackers by allowing them to operate as long as their actions are aimed outside of the country. According to a media report published in the Washington Post, "the number of cyberattacks targeting the United States has recently increased, and the perpetrators all have one thing in common: they are believed to be tied to Russia.

Hackers have found a safe haven in Russia to attack foreign nations: US media reports

The same group also reportedly hacked US government agencies during the Obama administration.

Suspected Russian hackers spied on U.S. treasury & commerce dept