Amnesty International: Hackers attacking Vietnam dissidents

3 years, 10 months ago

Amnesty International: Hackers attacking Vietnam dissidents

Associated Press

BANGKOK — Amnesty International says it has found that a hacking group known as Ocean Lotus has been staging more spyware attacks on Vietnamese human rights activists in the latest blow to freedom of speech in the communist-ruled country. The human rights group said Wednesday that Amnesty Tech’s Security Lab found evidence of the hacking attempts in phishing emails sent to two dissidents, one in the Philippines and one in Germany. Cybersecurity firms earlier identified hacking attempts by Ocean Lotus targeting dissidents, governments and companies across Southeast Asia. “More recently Ocean Lotus was found to have created fake online media websites based on content automatically gathered from legitimate news websites,” the report said.

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Cybercriminals from Vietnam focus on India, US, and UK, unleash possible malware attacks

1 year, 2 months ago

Cybercriminals from Vietnam focus on India, US, and UK, unleash possible malware attacks

India TV News

Vietnam-based cybercrime groups have reportedly launched a campaign targeting digital marketing firms in India, the US, and the UK. They are employing a malicious combination of the 'Darkgate' malware and a Malware as a Service toolkit to compromise victims with rival remote access trojans and other data-stealing malware like Ducktail, Lobshot, and Redline, according to cybersecurity company WithSecure. Upon examining …

Suspected Chinese hackers spied on gov’ts, NGOs, media: Report

2 years, 4 months ago

Suspected Chinese hackers spied on gov’ts, NGOs, media: Report

Al Jazeera

Cybersecurity firm says Amnesty International and Taiwan’s ruling party among organisations targeted in campaign. Those targeted for “credential-phishing” since 2019 include the International Federation for Human Rights, Amnesty International, the Mercator Institute for China Studies, Radio Free Asia, the American Institute in Taiwan, Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party, and India’s National Informatics Centre, according to Recorded Future. Recorded Future said …

Amnesty International: Hackers attacking Vietnam dissidents

3 years, 10 months ago

Amnesty International: Hackers attacking Vietnam dissidents

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amnesty International says it has …

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Vietnam Starts Second Covid-19 Flight Bribery Trial, Report Says

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Vietnam Starts Second Covid-19 Flight Bribery Trial, Report Says

Live Mint

-- Vietnam authorities are prosecuting a second group of people allegedly involved in bribery linked to pandemic-era repatriation flights, the latest chapter of a scandal that saw more than 40 people jailed last year and one that contributed to the downfall of a president. Seventeen defendants have gone on trial in Hanoi charged with bribery, failing to report a crime, …

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Has Serbia hacked activists’, journalists’ phones? Why?

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Has Serbia hacked activists’, journalists’ phones? Why?

Al Jazeera

Amnesty International has revealed that phones belonging to Serbian activists and journalists have been hacked by Serbian intelligence and police using Israeli spyware and other mobile device forensics tools. In October, 2023, Amnesty International’s Security Lab revealed that two prominent journalists had been targeted via their iPhones with Pegasus spyware. It is not known who was responsible., Amnesty International’s Security …

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Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers breached 8 US telcos, still have access to systems, says top US official

1 week, 4 days ago

Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' hackers breached 8 US telcos, still have access to systems, says top US official

Firstpost

Michael C Casey, the Director of National Counterintelligence and Security Center, said that at least eight US telecommunication companies and 12 foreign telcos were also attacked by Chinese ‘Salt Typhoon’ hackers The US authorities have indicted and sanctioned Chinese cybersecurity company Sichuan Ltd its researcher Guan Tianfeng for attacking the US critical infrastructure. Chinese hackers from the ‘Salt Typhoon’ group …

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Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House

Firstpost

Hackers in the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign targeted telecom carriers in dozens of countries and reportedly accessed the phone and text communications of a select group of highly targeted individuals, including several government officials Salt Typhoon has emerged as a major cyber-espionage operation, extending its reach far beyond the US. In a concerning revelation, the White House has confirmed that …

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US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft

2 weeks, 6 days ago

US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft

Al Jazeera

Senior US official says that dozens of telecoms providers around the world have been targeted as China slams cybersecurity ‘slander’. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said on Wednesday that the hacking group, dubbed Salt Typhoon, gained access to communications of senior US government officials and political figures, but that “classified communications” had not been compromised. A senior official, speaking …

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US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

India Today

The administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden is intensifying efforts to combat the Chinese hacker group, Salt Typhoon, after a sweeping cyber-espionage campaign compromised the metadata of potentially millions of Americans. Salt Typhoon reportedly infiltrated at least eight US telecommunications companies, including major players like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Lumen. When asked whether the breach could encompass every American’s …

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White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

2 weeks, 6 days ago

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an …

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Foreign hackers target another member of Trump's inner circle — a major nominee: report

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Foreign hackers target another member of Trump's inner circle — a major nominee: report

Raw Story

Kash Patel — Donald Trump’s selection to lead the FBI — has become the latest member of the president-elect’s inner circle to fall victim to an Iranian hack, according to a CNN report. “Kash Patel was a key part of the first Trump administration’s efforts against the terrorist Iranian regime and will implement President Trump’s policies to protect America from …

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The White House struggles to stop Chinese telecommunications hacks

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3 weeks ago

The White House struggles to stop Chinese telecommunications hacks

Politico

Still, none of the U.S. telecommunications providers have managed to oust the Chinese hackers from their networks, Neuberger warned, which means that a large number of Americans remain vulnerable to Chinese eavesdropping. “The Chinese access was broad in terms of potential access to communications of everyday Americans.” Salt Typhoon has already used its foothold inside the backbone of several telecommunications …

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White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese

3 weeks ago

White House official: 8 US telecom providers hacked by Chinese

CNN

Washington CNN — US officials believe Chinese hackers breached at least eight US telecommunications providers in their quest to spy on top US political figures as part of a hacking campaign that has affected dozens of countries worldwide, a White House official said Wednesday. US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their …

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US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks

3 weeks, 1 day ago

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks

CNN

Washington CNN — US officials are still trying to help major telecom providers evict Chinese government-backed hackers from their networks and don’t have a timeline for when that will be done, officials said Tuesday. “Most providers are still working to illuminate the full extent of the PRC activity,” a senior FBI official added, using an acronym for the Chinese government. …

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Amateur hackers wage cyber war amid India-Bangladesh tensions

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Amateur hackers wage cyber war amid India-Bangladesh tensions

India Today

They are the 'watchers', the 'protectors', and the punishers delivering 'justice' in their own style – sitting thousands of kilometres away. Bangladeshi hacker groups such as Team ARXU, Team BD Cyber Ninja, and The Anonymous BD have escalated attacks on Indian sites, including those belonging to various chapters of ISKCON, the Hindu religious organisation currently at the centre of controversy …

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How North Korean hackers stole billions in crypto while posing as VCs, IT workers

3 weeks, 4 days ago

How North Korean hackers stole billions in crypto while posing as VCs, IT workers

Firstpost

North Korean hacking groups use sophisticated methods to infiltrate targets. One group, dubbed “Sapphire Sleet” by Microsoft, impersonates venture capitalists and recruiters North Korea’s hackers operate under minimal risk due to existing sanctions, which limit the country’s exposure to further penalties. Image Credit: Reuters A new wave of cybercrime linked to North Korea has emerged, with hackers posing as venture …

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Exclusive: Deep dive into southeast Asia's ruthless digital scam syndicates

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Exclusive: Deep dive into southeast Asia's ruthless digital scam syndicates

India Today

Despite awareness campaigns and repeated warnings, scams like the “Digital Arrest” fraud continue to claim victims. Over the past month, India Today has been investigating the origins of these scams, uncovering a complex network of crime syndicates operating from Southeast Asia’s infamous new "Golden Triangle" — Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. 'GOLDEN TRIANGLE' OF CYBERCRIME & HUMAN TRAFFICKING Far from the …

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Anti-terror agency conducts raids in 6 states to probe human trafficking network

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Anti-terror agency conducts raids in 6 states to probe human trafficking network

India Today

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday conducted extensive searches at 22 locations in six states in a human trafficking and forced cyber fraud case, recovering incriminating material and cash linked to the accused. The premises of 17 suspects were searched in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra and Punjab as part of the anti-terror agency’s ongoing investigations in the …

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Andrew Tate’s ‘Educational Platform’ Was Hacked

1 month ago

Andrew Tate’s ‘Educational Platform’ Was Hacked

Wired

A joint investigation by WIRED, Bayerischer Rundfunk, and Netzpolitik.org uncovered that US companies legally collecting digital ad data are enabling adversaries to cheaply track American military and intelligence personnel. At the Cyberwarcon security conference on Friday, the cybersecurity firm SpyCloud shared findings about publicly accessible black market services offering low-cost access to sensitive information on Chinese citizens, including phone numbers, …

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign

1 month, 1 week ago

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign

Al Jazeera

FBI announcement follows alleged targeting of mobile phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance. US authorities say they have uncovered “a broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign carried out by China-linked hackers aiming to steal information from Americans working in government and politics. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in a joint statement on Wednesday that …

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Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese hackers had backdoor access to iPhones used by 2 Trump's presidential campaign officials

Firstpost

The hack, carried out by the Chinese group Salt Typhoon, allegedly compromised American telecom networks and could have given the hackers a way in. An FBI investigation is underway to uncover the details These backdoors had been used for years by US authorities to monitor criminal activity, but Salt Typhoon’s unauthorised access to these portals stretched on for months. File …

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China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China hack enabled vast spying on US officials, likely ensnaring thousands of contacts

Live Mint

Hackers linked to Chinese intelligence used precision strikes to quietly compromise cellphone lines used by an array of senior national security and policy officials across the U.S. government in addition to politicians, according to people familiar with the matter. The emerging picture of the intrusion’s reach helps confirm the intelligence community’s concerns about the potentially dire national security consequences of …

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Chinese hackers gained access to huge trove of Americans’ cell records

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese hackers gained access to huge trove of Americans’ cell records

Politico

The possible theft of cell records pertaining to millions of Americans has become one of the leading concerns for investigators as they struggle to evict Salt Typhoon from some of the nation’s leading phone companies. The Biden administration first acknowledged it was investigating “unauthorized access to commercial telecommunications infrastructure” by Chinese hackers two weeks ago. By burrowing inside at least …

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Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach

54 years, 11 months ago

Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach

Wired

The Chinese spy operation adds to the growing sense of a melee of foreign digital interference in the election, which has already included Iranian hackers’ attempt to hack and leak emails from the Trump campaign—with limited success—and Russia-linked disinformation efforts across social media. Ahead of the full launch next week of Apple’s AI platform, Apple Intelligence, the company debuted tools …

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US disrupts Russian efforts to hack Pentagon and State Department computers and 'steal Americans' sensitive information'

2 months, 2 weeks ago

US disrupts Russian efforts to hack Pentagon and State Department computers and 'steal Americans' sensitive information'

Daily Mail

The United States has disrupted attempts to hack Pentagon and State Department computers in order to 'steal Americans' sensitive information'. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in a statement: 'The Russian government ran this scheme to steal Americans' sensitive information, using seemingly legitimate email accounts to trick victims into revealing account credentials'. Over 40 internet domains allegedly used by Russian …

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Trump campaign hack traced to three Iranians seeking to disrupt election, DOJ says

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump campaign hack traced to three Iranians seeking to disrupt election, DOJ says

NPR

Trump campaign hack traced to three Iranians seeking to disrupt election, DOJ says toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images The Justice Department on Friday unveiled criminal charges against three Iranian hackers employed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corp. for targeting and compromising the electronic accounts of Trump campaign aides and others. Attorney General Merrick Garland, speaking at a press conference on Friday, …

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China urges netizens to be vigilant against Taiwanese cyberattacks

3 months ago

China urges netizens to be vigilant against Taiwanese cyberattacks

The Hindu

A Taiwanese hacking group called Anonymous 64 has been carrying out cyberattacks against targets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, China's National Security Ministry said on Monday, urging netizens to report cases of "anti-propaganda sabotage." Since the beginning of this year, Anonymous 64 - which the ministry said belonged to Taiwan's cyber warfare wing - has sought to upload …

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US says Iran hackers sent stolen Trump campaign emails to Biden’s team

3 months ago

US says Iran hackers sent stolen Trump campaign emails to Biden’s team

Al Jazeera

There is currently no information indicating recipients replied but Trump’s campaign is asking Biden’s team ‘to come clean’. Iranian hackers sent emails containing stolen material from Republican former President Donald Trump’s campaign to people involved in Democratic President Joe Biden’s then re-election campaign, part of an alleged broader effort by Tehran to influence the US election, US agencies have said. …

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Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices

3 months ago

Justice Department disrupts vast Chinese hacking operation that infected consumer devices

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The FBI has disrupted a group of hackers working at the direction of the Chinese government who targeted universities, government agencies and other organizations, Director Chris Wray said Wednesday. “Flax Typhoon’s actions caused real harm to its victims, who had to devote precious time to clean up the mess when they discovered the malware,” Wray said at the …

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Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim

3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim

China Daily

SUVA -- A report released by Australian Broadcasting Corporation saying "Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum " is "purely a made-up story and has no basis at all," the Chinese embassy in Fiji said in a statement on Thursday. "We have been resolute in combating all kinds of malign cyber activities in accordance with law, and never encourage, support …

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Australia sends expert teams to Fiji as Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum

3 months, 1 week ago

Australia sends expert teams to Fiji as Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum

ABC

The Australian government sent expert teams to Fiji this year to help the Pacific's top regional body after its networks were infiltrated by Chinese state-backed hackers, the ABC has learned. The cyber attack on the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, which is based in Suva, was first detected in February this year, although the hackers likely gained access well before that. …

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47 Indians rescued from ‘cyber scam centres’ in Laos; embassy warns against ‘fake job offers’

3 months, 3 weeks ago

47 Indians rescued from ‘cyber scam centres’ in Laos; embassy warns against ‘fake job offers’

Hindustan Times

At least 47 Indians who were trapped in ‘cyber scam centres’, have been rescued from Bokeo province in Laos, the Indian embassy in the Southeast Asian nation said on Saturday. The Embassy of India successfully rescues 47 Indians trapped in cyber scam centres in Golden Triangle SEZ of Lao PDR. According to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Laos, …

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ASEAN vows to fight against transnational crime

3 months, 3 weeks ago

ASEAN vows to fight against transnational crime

China Daily

Telecom fraud suspects are handed over to Chinese police in Lincang, Yunnan province. VIENTIANE - The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations pledged to toughen their stance against transnational crime during the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime and related meetings here, according to a Lao National Radio report on Thursday. The ASEAN ministerial meeting on …

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Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp accounts of staffers in Biden, Trump administrations, Meta says

4 months ago

Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp accounts of staffers in Biden, Trump administrations, Meta says

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The same Iranian hacking group believed to have targeted both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns tried to go after the WhatsApp accounts of staffers in the administrations of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Meta Platforms said Friday. Meta said it discovered the network of hackers, who posed as tech support agents for companies including …

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Laos arrests nearly 800 people over cyber scam network

4 months ago

Laos arrests nearly 800 people over cyber scam network

The Hindu

Security forces in Laos have arrested nearly 800 people working for a cyber scam network in a shady "special economic zone" on the border with Myanmar and Thailand, local media reported. The Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, located in Laos' Bokeo province, is home to a number of Chinese-owned casinos and hotels, and has emerged as a suspected hub for …

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U.S. says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack

4 months ago

U.S. says Iran responsible for Trump campaign hack

Raw Story

Iran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump's presidential campaign, US security agencies said Monday, accusing Tehran of seeking to influence the 2024 election. "We have observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle, specifically involving influence operations targeting the American public and cyber operations targeting presidential campaigns," the security agencies said. "This includes the recently reported activities …

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‘Chaos agent': Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election

4 months, 1 week ago

‘Chaos agent': Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — With less than three months before the U.S. election, Iran is intensifying its efforts to meddle in American politics, U.S. officials and private cybersecurity firms say, with the suspected hack of Donald Trump’s campaign being only the latest and most brazen example. Iran has long been described as a “chaos agent” when it comes to cyberattacks and disinformation …

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Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vietnamese billionaire tycoon found guilty of defrauding stockholders, sentenced to 21 years

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A prominent Vietnamese business tycoon …

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Trapped in Myanmar’s cyber-scam mills

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trapped in Myanmar’s cyber-scam mills

Al Jazeera

In October of 2021, La Awng travelled from his native Kachin State in Myanmar to Laukkai, the capital of the country’s autonomous Kokang region near the border with China, planning to work in a casino. The scam industry has boomed across Southeast Asia since the COVID-19 pandemic; by the end of 2023, syndicates in the region were using online fraud …

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US plans to hunt down North Korean hackers who attacked healthcare, defence networks

4 months, 4 weeks ago

US plans to hunt down North Korean hackers who attacked healthcare, defence networks

Firstpost

The FBI has been collecting evidence against a hacking group called Andariel, which is considered a part of the larger North Korean Lazarus group. These hackers have been using US-based tech infrastructure to carry out their attacks The US is ramping up efforts to track down North Korean hackers responsible for attacking healthcare and defence networks. An email address found …

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North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases

4 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korean charged in cyberattacks on US hospitals, NASA and military bases

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A North Korean military intelligence operative has been indicted in a conspiracy to hack into American health care providers, NASA, U.S. military bases and international entities, stealing sensitive information and installing ransomware to fund more attacks, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. He’s accused of targeting 17 entities across 11 U.S. states, including NASA and U.S. military bases, …

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North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC says

4 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC says

The Independent

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WhatsApp e-Challan scam: How Vietnamese hackers are using ‘Maorrisbot’ to target Indians

5 months ago

WhatsApp e-Challan scam: How Vietnamese hackers are using ‘Maorrisbot’ to target Indians

Firstpost

The scam operates by sending fake traffic e-Challan messages via WhatsApp, impersonating agencies like Parivahan Sewa or Karnataka Police. These messages urge recipients to pay a traffic violation fine through a URL or an attached APK which is infected with malware After installation, Maorrisbot requests multiple permissions, including access to contacts, phone calls, SMS, and default messaging app status. Image …

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Self-interest spurred US spook community to hype up smears of China cyber threat: China Daily editorial

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Self-interest spurred US spook community to hype up smears of China cyber threat: China Daily editorial

China Daily

Despite being the world's leading source of cyberattacks and the biggest threat to cybersecurity globally, the United States launched a smear campaign against China earlier this year, accusing it of conducting hacking activities targeting the US and other Western countries. Out of ulterior political motives, US government departments, such as the National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, …

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Indonesia arrests more than 100 Taiwanese for alleged cyber fraud

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia arrests more than 100 Taiwanese for alleged cyber fraud

The Hindu

“Indonesian police have arrested more than 100 Taiwanese at a villa in Bali over alleged cyber fraud,” authorities said on June 28. The proliferation of cyber fraud groups in Southeast Asia has become a growing concern in recent years and authorities in countries including China, Indonesia and Malaysia have stepped up efforts to stop them. In 2018, Bali Police arrested …

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Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails

The Hindu

Russian hackers who broke into Microsoft's systems and spied on staff inboxes earlier this year also stole emails from its customers, the tech giant said on Thursday, around six months after it first disclosed the intrusion. The Russian government has never responded to the Microsoft hacking allegations, but Microsoft has said the hackers targeted cybersecurity researchers who had been investigating …

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Indonesia says will deport 103 Taiwanese suspected of cybercrimes in Bali

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia says will deport 103 Taiwanese suspected of cybercrimes in Bali

Al Jazeera

Sting operation nets 91 men, 12 women with hundreds of devices, accused of cross-border cyber-fraud and visa violations. Indonesian immigration officials say they have arrested 103 Taiwan passport holders suspected of running a cybercrime operation out of Bali. Indonesian officials could not charge them because the alleged crimes fell outside their jurisdiction, targeting individuals outside the country, but they were …

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Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

6 months ago

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

Associated Press

HONG KONG — A suspected Chinese state- In recent years, relations between China and Taiwan, a self-governed island across the Taiwan Strait that Beijing claims as its territory, have deteriorated. Recorded Future said RedJuliett accessed the servers of those places via a vulnerability in their SoftEther enterprise virtual private network software, an open-source VPN that allows remote connections to an …

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China-backed hackers stepping up attacks on Taiwan, cybersecurity firm says

6 months ago

China-backed hackers stepping up attacks on Taiwan, cybersecurity firm says

Al Jazeera

Hacking group RedJuliett compromised two dozen organisations in Taiwan and elsewhere, report says. A suspected China-backed hacking outfit has intensified attacks on organisations in Taiwan as part of Beijing’s intelligence-gathering activities on the self-governing island, a cybersecurity firm has said. The hacking group, RedJuliett, compromised two dozen organisations between November 2023 and April of this year, likely in support of …

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Beware of Vietnam’s new authoritarian president

6 months ago

Beware of Vietnam’s new authoritarian president

Al Jazeera

To Lam’s rise to power is indicative of the Vietnam government’s worsening repression and utter hostility to basic civil and political rights. Rather than a hopeful sign, Lam’s rise to power is indicative of the Vietnam government’s worsening repression, its complete intolerance of criticism, and utter hostility to basic civil and political rights. Under Lam, Vietnam’s powerful security agency has …

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Chinese cyber-espionage campaign impacted FortiGate systems worldwide, says Dutch Military Intelligence

6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese cyber-espionage campaign impacted FortiGate systems worldwide, says Dutch Military Intelligence

The Hindu

Chinese hackers breached 20,000 FortiGate, a cloud-native firewall that is deployed to protect AWS and Azure cloud space, systems worldwide. The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service which unearthed the campaign earlier this year said it was found to be “much larger than previously known”. The MIVD alleges that the malware used in the attack could survive in the system …

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Chinese Fortigate hack was much bigger: Dutch spy service says

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese Fortigate hack was much bigger: Dutch spy service says

Dutch News

The Dutch military security service MIVD now says that a cyber espionage campaign first reported in February had access to some 20,000 Fortigate-secured systems in 2022 and 2023 and “appears to be much more extensive than previously known”. In February, the MIVD admitted Chinese malware had been found on an stand-alone defence ministry network in 2023, after publishing a detailed …

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China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried

6 months, 3 weeks ago

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried

Live Mint

SINGAPORE—As the U.S. military’s new cyber chief and the head of the nation’s main electronic spy agency, it is Gen. Timothy Haugh’s job to be concerned about China’s clandestine efforts to steal sensitive American data and weapons know-how. “We can see no other use," said Haugh, who took charge of the National Security Agency and the military’s Cyber Command in …

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