Russia's RT news agency is involved in covert cyber operations to assist in military procurement and spread propaganda globally, according to the U.S. State Department. It has a cyber unit with operational capabilities linked to Russian intelligence.

Hackers from Russia and Belarus are increasingly targeting Latvian government and critical infrastructure websites in politically motivated cyberattacks, according to Latvian cybersecurity officials.

The Kremlin attributed the widespread website disruptions in Russia to a DDoS attack, but digital experts disagree, stating that it is unlikely to target all 2,000 Russian telecom operators simultaneously.

The UK and France will discuss the misuse of commercial cyber intrusion tools as part of the Pall Mall Process, aiming to address the irresponsible use of hacking tools like spyware.

The United Nations has unanimously passed its first cybercrime treaty, initially proposed by Russia. This treaty establishes a global legal framework for addressing cybercrime and data access.

Kursk region in Russia was hit by a large-scale DDoS attack during Ukraine's cross-border incursion, affecting government, business websites, and critical services. NetBlocks reported disruptions in internet connectivity linked to the attacks.

The United States, along with Germany and Slovenia, participated in a historic prisoner exchange with Russia, releasing hackers, spies, and an assassin. The swap took place at an airport in Ankara, Turkey.

Germany has summoned the Chinese ambassador over a cyberattack by a Beijing-backed threat actor on a cartography agency. The attack, aimed at espionage, was carried out at the end of 2021.

The U.S. State Department emphasized the importance of including human rights protections in the upcoming United Nations cybercrime treaty. The final round of negotiations for the treaty, which began on Monday and will conclude on August 9, 2024.

Multiple Russian cyber units are targeting frontline Ukrainian military computers and mobile devices in preparation for a summer offensive. This change reflects Russia's adaptation to the demands of a prolonged war in Ukraine.