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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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Merck Settles NotPetya Insurance Claim, Leaving Cyberwar Definition Unresolved

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Merck Settles NotPetya Insurance Claim, Leaving Cyberwar Definition Unresolved 2024-01-05 at 18:32 By Kevin Townsend In a landmark case that blurs the lines between cyber and kinetic warfare, Merck reached a settlement with insurers over a $1.4 billion claim stemming from the NotPetya malware attack. The post Merck Settles NotPetya Insurance Claim, Leaving Cyberwar Definition

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In Other News: US Ransomware Attacks, 23andMe Blames Victims, Nuclear Waste Hacking Attempt

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In Other News: US Ransomware Attacks, 23andMe Blames Victims, Nuclear Waste Hacking Attempt 2024-01-05 at 17:03 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: report on US ransomware attacks, 23andMe blames victims for hack, nuclear waste company targeted. The post In Other News: US Ransomware Attacks, 23andMe Blames Victims, Nuclear Waste

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Russia Hacked Residential Cameras in Ukraine to Spy on Air Defense, Critical Infrastructure

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Russia Hacked Residential Cameras in Ukraine to Spy on Air Defense, Critical Infrastructure 2024-01-05 at 13:32 By Eduard Kovacs Ukraine said Russia hacked two surveillance cameras and used them to spy on air defense systems and critical infrastructure in Kyiv. The post Russia Hacked Residential Cameras in Ukraine to Spy on Air Defense, Critical Infrastructure

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Palestinian Hackers Hit 100 Israeli Organizations in Destructive Attacks

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Palestinian Hackers Hit 100 Israeli Organizations in Destructive Attacks 2024-01-03 at 16:46 By Ionut Arghire A group of claimed Palestinian state cyber warriors has hit over 100 Israeli organizations with wipers and data theft. The post Palestinian Hackers Hit 100 Israeli Organizations in Destructive Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Iranian Hackers Targeting US Defense Industrial Base Entities With New Backdoor

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Iranian Hackers Targeting US Defense Industrial Base Entities With New Backdoor 22/12/2023 at 15:45 By Ionut Arghire Microsoft has observed Iranian state-sponsored hackers targeting employees at US DIB entities with the FalseFont backdoor. The post Iranian Hackers Targeting US Defense Industrial Base Entities With New Backdoor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt

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2022 Election Not Impacted by Chinese, Russian Cyber Activity: DOJ, DHS

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2022 Election Not Impacted by Chinese, Russian Cyber Activity: DOJ, DHS 19/12/2023 at 15:48 By Eduard Kovacs Hackers, including from Russia and China, launched cyberattacks and collected information, but it did not impact the integrity and security of the 2022 US election. The post 2022 Election Not Impacted by Chinese, Russian Cyber Activity: DOJ, DHS

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Cyberattack Cripples Ukraine’s Largest Telcom Operator

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Cyberattack Cripples Ukraine’s Largest Telcom Operator 13/12/2023 at 01:31 By SecurityWeek News Kyivstar, the largest mobile network operator in Ukraine, was hit by a massive cyberattack on Tuesday, disrupting mobile and internet communications for millions of citizens. The post Cyberattack Cripples Ukraine’s Largest Telcom Operator appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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Sandman Cyberespionage Group Linked to China

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Sandman Cyberespionage Group Linked to China 12/12/2023 at 16:46 By Ionut Arghire A recent emergence on the threat landscape, the Sandman APT appears linked to a Chinese hacking group. The post Sandman Cyberespionage Group Linked to China appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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A Gigantic New ICBM Will Take US Nuclear Missiles Out of the Cold War-Era but Add 21st-Century Risks

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A Gigantic New ICBM Will Take US Nuclear Missiles Out of the Cold War-Era but Add 21st-Century Risks 12/12/2023 at 06:22 By Associated Press New “Sentinel” nuclear missiles will need to be well protected from cyberattacks, while its technology will have to cope with frigid winter temperatures where the silos are located. The post A

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