Politically motivated hacks: Moscow ISP hit in response to Kyivstar cyberattack; Taiwan bombarded with cyberattacks ahead of election

Reports highlight two concurrent, state-linked cyber campaigns: a pro-Ukraine group tied to the SBU (“Blackjack”) reportedly breached Moscow’s M9 Telecom, deleting 20 TB of data and disrupting service in retaliation for the Kyivstar attack, while China-linked operators intensify espionage and cyberattacks against Taiwan’s government, technology sector, and critical infrastructure ahead of its presidential election, according to Mandiant.