Further developments in Russia’s hybrid war. Conti claims responsibility for the Nordex hack. Lazarus Group heist. Indictments in influence ops case.

Russia has threatened to increase attacks on Kyiv as the war in Ukraine continues. The country's troops may repeat past mistakes if they try to declare victory on May 9, Victory Day. Finland and Sweden are pursuing unlinked NATO membership, with Finland offering significant military capabilities to the alliance. The U.S. has warned energy firms of a rapidly advancing hacking threat, and the wind turbine firm Nordex has been hit by a Conti ransomware attack. The Karakurt hacking team has been revealed as the data extortion arm of the Conti cybercrime syndicate. The U.S. has attributed the $540 million Ronin hack to a North Korean APT group, and a Russian legislator and two staff members have been accused of trying to influence U.S. lawmakers.