Potential cyber threats to agriculture. Cyber phases of Russia’s hybrid war. REvil prosecution at a stand (and it’s the Americans’ fault, say Russian sources). Microsoft mitigates Follima.

The European Union has agreed to a partial embargo on Russian oil imports, aiming to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine. The embargo will significantly impact Russia's oil industry, but it is currently coping well. The ongoing conflict has also led to a global food crisis, with Russia's Black Sea blockade exacerbating the issue. Experts warn that this could lead to hunger in Africa and Afghanistan. Remote bricking of Ukrainian tractors has raised concerns about agricultural security. Major supermarkets are also at risk due to rising Russian cyber attacks. Italy has warned organizations to prepare for incoming DDoS attacks. Experts believe the Russian Gamaredon APT could fuel a new round of DDoS attacks. There are also concerns about potential cyber attacks on the UK, with warnings of a chilling 'sleeper cell' attack. Hackers have targeted Russia's largest bank, and REvil ransomware gang prosecutions have reached a 'dead end' in Russia. A new zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Word, and the Conti ransomware gang has been active, hitting 21 victims in a single month.