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December 9, 2025

Pro-Russia Hacktivists Conduct Opportunistic Attacks Against US and Global Critical Infrastructure

Pro-Russia hacktivists are targeting critical infrastructure worldwide. This joint advisory—released as an addition to CISA’s May 6, 2025 fact sheet on mitigating operational technology (OT) cyber threats and EC3’s Operation Eastwood—shares updated information from CISA, FBI, NSA, DOE, EPA, and EC3 on incidents affecting operational technology (OT) and ICS environments.

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November 19, 2025

Bulletproof Defense: Mitigating Bulletproof Hosting Risks

CISA's latest bulletin explains how bulletproof hosting services enable criminal activity and offers actionable defense and reporting recommendations.

View Bulletin (PDF) →

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Past Announcements and Advisories

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    #StopRansomware: Akira Ransomware Advisory

    A new joint cybersecurity advisory highlights Akira ransomware activity and provides mitigation guidance to reduce organizational risk.

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    Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Compromise of Networks Worldwide to Feed Global Espionage System

    CISA released advisory outlining how Chinese state-sponsored actors are exploiting unpatched network-edge devices to enable global espionage operations.

    Read Full Joint Fact Sheet (PDF)
 
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    DC3 Partners with CISA, FBI, and NSA to Publish Joint Fact Sheet on Potential Iranian Cyber Activity

    Joint guidance highlights TTPs and recommended mitigations related to potential Iranian state-linked activity targeting U.S. networks and allied infrastructure.

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NOV 2025 @DeptofDefense Vulnerability Disclosure Program #VDP @Hacker0x01 #Hackers reported a high severity submission, identifying a path traversal vulnerability within Grafana that could lead to arbitrary code execution. Read all about it in the #Knowledgebyte https://t.co/lKJAtiDIPC
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Future cyber defenders in the making! We were thrilled to welcome #STEM students from Oxon Hill High for an immersive visit. Students got a hands-on experience with digital forensics demos and reverse-engineering techniques used to solve real-world investigations. #NextGenCyber https://t.co/f7hf71ywkD
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#JobAlert Are you a change maker and motivator? Join DC3 as our new Organizational Development Specialist! This role serves as DC3's focal point for strategic progression and systematic integration to build the operational vitality. #Apply now: https://t.co/6hFcWZ06XD https://t.co/Fn4V8JpxXP
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Bring your expertise to the DC3 workforce, #apply to serve as our Deputy Director in our Cyber Forensics Laboratory! Supervise and lead work involving research, analysis, and evaluation of digital and multimedia info to assist investigations. Apply today: https://t.co/x0uQQA8b19 https://t.co/m7yklEQMAj
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Another exceptional opportunity from Scoop News Group for DC3 to engage with partners and to share our efforts in strengthening our nation’s cyber frontlines! #cybernews https://t.co/cSRe8n3wRe
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DC3 is hiring an Intelligence Specialist in Linthicum Heights, MD. The right candidate will plan, direct, and organize the activities of the OED/CIG/StormSystem Team's technical operations and support functions. Interested? Find out more at https://t.co/wOtkziTwCB https://t.co/XnMSBPt1wu
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💪DC3 partnered with @IACP to film an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at our labs, missions, and teams protecting the nation from today’s most advanced digital threats. This is the film you need to watch https://t.co/l8zfRApHT2
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Pro-Russia hacktivist groups are attacking #CriticalInfrastructure, capitalizing on widely accessible virtual network computing devices. We partnered with @FBI, @NSACyber, @EPA, @ENERGY & global partners to outline the threat & how to reduce risk: https://t.co/YHZuFY9H98 https://t.co/upXPjawTNR
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New CISA alert warns that spyware is targeting popular messaging apps, putting user data and communications at risk. https://t.co/t7L1WFgGiB
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Agencies face pressure to embrace AI, & doing it securely is the key to success. Join @FedInsider 12/9 as we explore how to protect data, build trust & scale AI with confidence. @DC3Forensics @Optiv @nutanix @WeAreLiqid Register free: https://t.co/9FYHDiV9L3 @peghosky @cpsgwu https://t.co/xSaHq7OOSp
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DC3 is hiring a Supervisory Program Analyst in Linthicum Heights, MD. The right candidate will plan, organize, and direct the Enterprise Management Resources (ER) activities of the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3). Interested? Find out more at https://t.co/N6hSNYPfUf https://t.co/zLZn3ZKP8j
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Oct 2025 @DeptofWar Vulnerability Disclosure Program #VDP Congrats to @yaser_s , DoD VDP's RotM! All users utilizing ASA or Firepower devices, be sure to install the latest approved Cisco ASA software. Learn more in the #KnowledgeByte https://t.co/zo1bTQjCV0 https://t.co/xDy9MYj3c4
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💪DC3 partnered with @IACP to film an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at our labs, missions, and teams protecting the nation from today’s most advanced digital threats. See how cyber crime is uncovered, analyzed, and defeated—this is the film you need to watch ⚡️ https://t.co/Vxk5EbdDuF
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We have collaborated with U.S. and international partners on bulletproof hosting providers. This guidance includes best practices and recommended actions that ISPs can implement to decrease the usefulness of BPH infrastructure. Read more: https://t.co/G8nbFApqvR https://t.co/reAUzr5M3m
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