Updates on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the cyber phases of a hybrid war. Hacktivists and privateers. New Chinese malware described. Registration-bombing.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to a surge in cyber attacks, with both sides employing various tactics. Despite predictions of a significant cyber war, the impact of malware on Ukraine's infrastructure has been minimal so far. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued warnings about WhisperGate and HermeticWiper attacks, which were used in destructive cyber attacks against Ukrainian organizations. Anonymous hacker groups have also targeted Russian state media websites in protest of the invasion. Ukraine has enlisted thousands of cybersecurity professionals in the war effort against Russia, marking a new territory in hacking. Ransomware groups are realizing the risks of patriotism amid infighting, as Conti's support for Russia has led to consequences. The United Nations General Assembly is set to isolate Russia over the invasion, with a vote expected to condemn Russia's actions and demand the withdrawal of troops. Russia is defending its invasion during the emergency UN General Assembly meeting, as it becomes increasingly isolated internationally. The new Russian sanctions playbook has shifted from deterrence to economic attrition, and Russia is seeking to halt an investor stampede as sanctions hammer its economy.