Updates on the hybrid war: hacktivism and hunting forward. Election security. Trends in phishing. The return of Emotet.

A Russian radio station was hacked to broadcast the Ukrainian anthem, demonstrating the ongoing cyberwar between the two countries. Ukraine has been successfully defending its cyberspace against Russia, which relies heavily on traditional weapons. The NSA cyber director confirmed that the "hunt forward" approach applies to Russia, suggesting a proactive stance in cyber defense. Experts warn that ransomware and botnets could threaten the 2022 midterm elections in the US. A new campaign targeting cryptocurrency through phishing has emerged, using fake cracked software as bait. Travel-themed phishing lures are expected to increase during the summer holidays. Emotet malware has returned in 2022, posing a threat to cybersecurity. Ann Johnson from Microsoft shares insights on the trends she's tracking at the RSA conference. Johannes Ullrich highlights key points from his RSA conference panel discussion.