The cyber phases of Russia's war against Ukraine. Sanctions and the criminal underworld. Conti’s fortunes. More_eggs resurfaces. BlackCat ransomware warning.

Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine has led to an increase in cyber attacks, with malware targeting Ukrainian entities. The malware includes ransomware and credential stealers, and Russia is racing against time to win the war before May 9th, Victory Day. Ukraine is ramping up its cyber defenses to counter these attacks. The Five Eyes nations have issued a joint alert warning of a heightened risk of Russian cyber attacks. The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia, including designating facilitators of sanctions evasion. Cybercriminals are adapting to these sanctions by changing their methods of fund laundering. Conti ransomware operations continue despite public disclosures, and Costa Rica's government is facing cyber attacks during its transition period. Hackers are using poisoned resumes to infect corporate hiring managers with malware. The FBI has warned about the BlackCat ransomware, which has breached at least 60 entities worldwide. Three new ICS security advisories have been released by CISA, covering Delta Electronics, Johnson Controls, and Hitachi Energy.