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Hackers Claim to Have Infiltrated Belarus’ Main Security Service

Hackers Claim to Have Infiltrated Belarus’ Main Security Service 2024-04-28 at 19:49 By Associated Press A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main KGB security agency and accessed personnel files of over 8,600 employees. The post Hackers Claim to Have Infiltrated Belarus’ Main Security Service appeared first on […]

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$10 Million Bounty on Iranian Hackers for Cyber Attacks on US Gov, Defense Contractors

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$10 Million Bounty on Iranian Hackers for Cyber Attacks on US Gov, Defense Contractors 2024-04-23 at 23:04 By Ryan Naraine Four Iranians are accused of hacking into critical systems at the Departments of Treasury and State and dozens of private US companies. The post $10 Million Bounty on Iranian Hackers for Cyber Attacks on US

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US-China Competition to Field Military Drone Swarms Could Fuel Global Arms Race

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US-China Competition to Field Military Drone Swarms Could Fuel Global Arms Race 2024-04-12 at 17:46 By Associated Press Military planners envision a scenario in which hundreds, even thousands of AI-powered machines engage in coordinated battle. The post US-China Competition to Field Military Drone Swarms Could Fuel Global Arms Race appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Government, Energy Entities in India

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Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Government, Energy Entities in India 2024-03-28 at 17:17 By Ionut Arghire Threat intelligence firm EclecticIQ documents the delivery of malware phishing lures to government and private energy organizations in India. The post Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Government, Energy Entities in India appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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US Treasury Slaps Sanctions on China-Linked APT31 Hackers

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US Treasury Slaps Sanctions on China-Linked APT31 Hackers 2024-03-25 at 21:05 By Ryan Naraine The US Treasury Department sanctions a pair of Chinese hackers linked to “malicious cyber operations targeting US critical infrastructure sectors.” The post US Treasury Slaps Sanctions on China-Linked APT31 Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Russian APT29 Hackers Caught Targeting German Political Parties

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Russian APT29 Hackers Caught Targeting German Political Parties 2024-03-22 at 18:47 By Ryan Naraine Russia’s APT29 hacking group is expanding targets to political parties in Germany using a new backdoor variant tracked as Wineloader. The post Russian APT29 Hackers Caught Targeting German Political Parties appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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US, Russia Accuse Each Other of Potential Election Cyberattacks

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US, Russia Accuse Each Other of Potential Election Cyberattacks 2024-03-12 at 15:46 By Ionut Arghire US and Russia suspect each other of intent to disrupt presidential elections set for this week in Russia and November in the US. The post US, Russia Accuse Each Other of Potential Election Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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In Other News: US Hacks Iranian Spy Ship, Rhysida Ransomware Decryption, NIST Guidance

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In Other News: US Hacks Iranian Spy Ship, Rhysida Ransomware Decryption, NIST Guidance 2024-02-16 at 17:01 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: US hacks Iranian military vessel used for spying, Rhysida ransomware free decryption tool, NIST guidance. The post In Other News: US Hacks Iranian Spy Ship, Rhysida Ransomware Decryption,

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South Korea Says Presumed North Korean Hackers Breached Personal Emails of Presidential Staffer

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South Korea Says Presumed North Korean Hackers Breached Personal Emails of Presidential Staffer 2024-02-14 at 18:46 By Associated Press South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office said presumed North Korean hackers breached the personal emails of one of his staff members. The post South Korea Says Presumed North Korean Hackers Breached Personal Emails of Presidential

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Albanian Authorities Accuse Iranian-Backed Hackers of Cyberattack on Institute of Statistics

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Albanian Authorities Accuse Iranian-Backed Hackers of Cyberattack on Institute of Statistics 2024-02-14 at 14:17 By Associated Press Albania’s cybersecurity authorities have accused a hacker group “sponsored” by the Iranian government of attacking the country’s Institute of Statistics earlier this month. The post Albanian Authorities Accuse Iranian-Backed Hackers of Cyberattack on Institute of Statistics appeared first

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General Timothy Haugh Takes Lead of NSA and Cyber Command

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General Timothy Haugh Takes Lead of NSA and Cyber Command 2024-02-05 at 01:49 By Mike Lennon General Timothy D. Haugh assumed command of NSA and USCYBERCOM on February 2, 2024, taking over the role from General Paul M. Nakasone. The post General Timothy Haugh Takes Lead of NSA and Cyber Command appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Watch: Top Cyber Officials Testify on China’s Cyber Threat to US Critical Infrastructure

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Watch: Top Cyber Officials Testify on China’s Cyber Threat to US Critical Infrastructure 2024-02-01 at 18:01 By SecurityWeek News Video: Top US cyber officials testify on China’s cyber threat to U.S. national security and critical infrastrcuture. The post Watch: Top Cyber Officials Testify on China’s Cyber Threat to US Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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US Says it Disrupted a China Cyber Threat, but Warns Hackers Could Still Wreak Havoc for Americans

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US Says it Disrupted a China Cyber Threat, but Warns Hackers Could Still Wreak Havoc for Americans 2024-02-01 at 04:31 By Associated Press Chinese government hackers are busily targeting water treatment plants, the electrical grid, transportation systems and other critical infrastructure inside the United States, FBI Director Chris Wray told lawmakers. The post US Says

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Russian APT Known for Phishing Attacks Is Also Developing Malware, Google Warns

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Russian APT Known for Phishing Attacks Is Also Developing Malware, Google Warns 2024-01-18 at 16:16 By Eduard Kovacs Russian threat group ColdRiver has developed Spica, a malware that enables it to compromise systems and steal information. The post Russian APT Known for Phishing Attacks Is Also Developing Malware, Google Warns appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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Swiss Govt Websites Hit by Pro-Russia Hackers After Zelensky Visit

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Swiss Govt Websites Hit by Pro-Russia Hackers After Zelensky Visit 2024-01-17 at 20:31 By AFP Switzerland said that a cyberattack claimed by a pro-Russian group disrupted access to some government websites, following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Davos. The post Swiss Govt Websites Hit by Pro-Russia Hackers After Zelensky Visit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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In Other News: WEF’s Unsurprising Cybersecurity Findings, KyberSlash Cryptography Flaw

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In Other News: WEF’s Unsurprising Cybersecurity Findings, KyberSlash Cryptography Flaw 2024-01-12 at 16:46 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: WEF releases a cybersecurity report with unsurprising findings, and KyberSlash cryptography vulnerabilities. The post In Other News: WEF’s Unsurprising Cybersecurity Findings, KyberSlash Cryptography Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article

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Russian Hackers Likely Not Involved in Attacks on Denmark’s Critical Infrastructure

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Russian Hackers Likely Not Involved in Attacks on Denmark’s Critical Infrastructure 2024-01-12 at 14:31 By Ionut Arghire Researchers find no direct link between Russian APT Sandworm and last year’s attacks on Denmark’s critical infrastructure. The post Russian Hackers Likely Not Involved in Attacks on Denmark’s Critical Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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China-Linked Volt Typhoon Hackers Possibly Targeting Australian, UK Governments

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China-Linked Volt Typhoon Hackers Possibly Targeting Australian, UK Governments 2024-01-11 at 17:31 By Ionut Arghire Chinese APT Volt Typhoon appears engaged in new attacks against government entities in the US, UK, and Australia. The post China-Linked Volt Typhoon Hackers Possibly Targeting Australian, UK Governments appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Turkish Cyberspies Targeting Netherlands

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Turkish Cyberspies Targeting Netherlands 2024-01-08 at 17:01 By Ionut Arghire Turkish state-sponsored group Sea Turtle has been targeting multiple organizations in the Netherlands for espionage. The post Turkish Cyberspies Targeting Netherlands appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Lebanon Airport Screens Display Anti-Hezbollah Message After Being Hacked

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Lebanon Airport Screens Display Anti-Hezbollah Message After Being Hacked 2024-01-08 at 13:31 By Associated Press The information display screens at Beirut’s international airport were hacked by domestic anti-Hezbollah groups. The post Lebanon Airport Screens Display Anti-Hezbollah Message After Being Hacked appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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