Suspected Russian Hackers Spied On U.S. Treasury Emails: Report
4 years ago

Suspected Russian Hackers Spied On U.S. Treasury Emails: Report

Huff Post  

WASHINGTON - Hackers believed to be working for Russia have been monitoring internal email traffic at the U.S. Treasury Department and an agency that decides internet and telecommunications policy, according to people familiar with the matter. There is concern within the U.S. intelligence community that the hackers who targeted Treasury and the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration used a similar tool to break into other government agencies, according to four people briefed on the matter. “The United States government is aware of these reports and we are taking all necessary steps to identify and remedy any possible issues related to this situation,” said National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot. A spokesperson for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said they have been “working closely with our agency partners regarding recently discovered activity on government networks.

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The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump
1 week, 1 day ago

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump

Wired  

Donald Trump helped create the US government’s cybersecurity agency during his first term as president. Trump’s alliances with libertarian-minded billionaires like Elon Musk and his promises to cut government spending and corporate oversight have alarmed staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the component of the Department of Homeland Security that defends US government computer systems from hackers and …

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 …

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. …

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat
1 month ago

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials warned American defense companies on Thursday to increase security precautions following several acts of sabotage in Europe that officials have blamed on Russia. The public bulletin issued by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center advised companies involved in defense work — particularly those providing support to Ukraine in its war against Russia — to step …

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat
1 month ago

US intelligence warns defense companies of Russian sabotage threat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials warned American defense companies on Thursday to increase security precautions following several acts of sabotage in Europe that officials have blamed on Russia. The public bulletin issued by the National Counterintelligence and Security Center advised companies involved in defense work — particularly those providing support to Ukraine in its war against Russia — to step …

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 …

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 …

FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US
3 months ago

FBI disrupts Chinese cyber operation targeting critical infrastructure in the US

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 The FBI has disrupted a …

FBI investigating individuals tied to Russia state media ahead of 2024 election
4 months ago

FBI investigating individuals tied to Russia state media ahead of 2024 election

The Independent  

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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 …

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.'s election watchdog, American and British authorities said Monday in announcing a set of criminal charges and sanctions. “The Justice Department will not tolerate efforts by the Chinese government to intimidate Americans who serve the public, silence …

HP Enterprise discloses hack by suspected state-backed Russian hackers
11 months ago

HP Enterprise discloses hack by suspected state-backed Russian hackers

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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise disclosed Wednesday …

Russian spies hack high-profile UK politicians and former spy chief in ‘grey warfare’ campaign
1 year ago

Russian spies hack high-profile UK politicians and former spy chief in ‘grey warfare’ campaign

The Independent  

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Microsoft's role in data breach by Chinese hackers to be part of US cyber inquiry
1 year, 4 months ago

Microsoft's role in data breach by Chinese hackers to be part of US cyber inquiry

Firstpost  

A cybersecurity advisory panel in the US will investigate the risks involved in cloud computing and whether Microsoft had a role to play in the recent breach of government email systems by Chinese hackers A US cybersecurity advisory panel, known as the Cyber Safety Review Board, is set to conduct an investigation into the security risks associated with cloud computing. …

Microsoft's role in data breach part of U.S. cyber inquiry: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

Microsoft's role in data breach part of U.S. cyber inquiry: Report

The Hindu  

A U.S. cybersecurity advisory panel will investigate risks in cloud computing that will also include Microsoft Corp.'s role in the recent breach of government department email systems by suspected Chinese hackers, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The report comes after Oregon Senator Ron Wyden in July asked the Federal Trade Commission, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Justice …

Email account of US Ambassador to China ‘attacked by Chinese hackers’ days after cyber-espionage campaign unearthed
1 year, 5 months ago

Email account of US Ambassador to China ‘attacked by Chinese hackers’ days after cyber-espionage campaign unearthed

Op India  

US ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns’s email account was hacked jeopardising a bulk of US government emails, the Wall Street Journal reported. The hackers, reportedly linked to Beijing, also breached the cyberspace of Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for East Asia, and US Secretary Gina Raimondo’s email. A cyber-espionage campaign by hackers linked to China was unearthed on 12th …

Chinese hackers breach US ambassador Nicholas Burns's emails: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese hackers breach US ambassador Nicholas Burns's emails: Report

India Today  

Beijing-linked hackers accessed US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns' email account in an espionage operation thought to have compromised at least hundreds of thousands of individual US government emails, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Daniel Kritenbrink, the assistant secretary of state for East Asia, was also hacked in the wider spying operation disclosed earlier this month by Microsoft, …

Chinese government hackers SPIED on the State Department
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese government hackers SPIED on the State Department

Daily Mail  

State-backed Chinese hackers foiled Microsoft's cloud-based security in hacking the email accounts of officials at multiple U.S. agencies that deal with China ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Beijing last month, officials said Wednesday. U.S. government emails were hacked by a Chinese state- The State Department building in Washington, D.C. State Department officials discovered that state-backed Chinese …

Chinese state hackers attacked several organisations, possibly US govt agencies as well
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese state hackers attacked several organisations, possibly US govt agencies as well

Firstpost  

The global hacking campaign that saw hackers breaking into several US federal agencies, may have been organised by China. Chinese state According to cybersecurity firm Mandiant, a major cyber espionage campaign targeting government agencies linked to Beijing is being conducted by online attackers with clear connections to China. Mandiant’s Chief Technology Officer, Charles Carmakal, described it as the most extensive …

Government agencies in the US also targeted in MOVEit global hacking attack
1 year, 6 months ago

Government agencies in the US also targeted in MOVEit global hacking attack

Hindustan Times  

Several U.S. government agencies have been hit in a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software, the U.S. cyber watchdog agency said Thursday. Getty Images/ Representational photo The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said several federal agencies had experienced intrusions following the discovery of a weakness in the file transfer software MOVEit, Eric Goldstein, the …

FBI Routinely Accessed Americans' Private Communications: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

FBI Routinely Accessed Americans' Private Communications: Report

News 18  

The FBI frequently abused a restricted database of Americans’ personal communications, looking up the names of crime victims and participants in Black Lives Matter protests and the 2021 Capitol assault, documents released Friday showed. The documents were released as Congress debates the renewal of Section 702, a law that allows the NSA to access US-hosted internet accounts to surveil foreign …

Russian hackers suspected over cyber attack on US airports
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian hackers suspected over cyber attack on US airports

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian hackers have reportedly …

Japan probes possible involvement of pro-Russian group Killnet in cyberattack
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan probes possible involvement of pro-Russian group Killnet in cyberattack

The Hindu  

Japan is investigating the possible involvement of a pro-Russian group following the failure of multiple government websites, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Wednesday. More than 20 websites across four government ministries could not be accessed on Tuesday evening but were restored on the same day, Matsuno said. The pro-Russian group "Killnet" said on social media it was responsible …

4 Russian government operatives indicted for hacking global energy facilities between 2012 and 2018
2 years, 9 months ago

4 Russian government operatives indicted for hacking global energy facilities between 2012 and 2018

CNN  

CNN — The United States has indicted four Russian men, including three Russian intelligence officers, for alleged hacking campaigns that targeted hundreds of energy companies around the world from 2012 to 2018, the US Justice Department said Thursday. In one indictment unsealed Thursday, three officers at Russia’s FSB intelligence agency are accused of hacking into energy firms, including some in …

FBI sees growing Russian hacker interest in US energy firms
2 years, 9 months ago

FBI sees growing Russian hacker interest in US energy firms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI is warning that it has seen increased interest by Russian hackers in energy companies since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, though it is offering no indication that a specific cyberattack is planned. An FBI advisory obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday says Russian hackers have scanned at least five energy companies for vulnerabilities …

FBI advised that hackers scanned networks of 5 US energy firms ahead of Biden’s Russia cyberattack warning
2 years, 9 months ago

FBI advised that hackers scanned networks of 5 US energy firms ahead of Biden’s Russia cyberattack warning

CNN  

CNN — Hackers associated with Russian internet addresses have been scanning the networks of five US energy companies in a possible prelude to hacking attempts, the FBI said in a March 18 advisory to US businesses obtained by CNN. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger said during Monday’s White House briefing that Russia had been conducting “preparatory activity” for cyber …

Hacked US companies to face new reporting requirements
2 years, 9 months ago

Hacked US companies to face new reporting requirements

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Companies critical to U.S. national interests will now have to report when they’re hacked or they pay ransomware, according to new rules approved by Congress. It requires any entity that’s considered part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, which includes the finance, transportation and energy sectors, to report any “substantial cyber incident” to the government within three days and …

Warning Issued Against Iranian Govt-Linked Hackers Amid Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar: Why It Matters
2 years, 9 months ago

Warning Issued Against Iranian Govt-Linked Hackers Amid Russia-Ukraine Cyberwar: Why It Matters

News 18  

Iranian hackers linked to the country’s military intelligence have launched a global cyber espionage campaign, according to the United States and the United Kingdom. This rare warning was issued last week against “Iranian Government- Digital invasions and denial-of-service attacks — which occurs when a malicious cyber threat actor prevents legitimate users from accessing information systems, devices, or other network resources …

US security and intelligence agencies prep for potential Russian hacking threats
2 years, 10 months ago

US security and intelligence agencies prep for potential Russian hacking threats

CNN  

CNN — Intelligence and national security agencies across the US government met on Friday to discuss how the Biden administration might respond to cyberattacks from Russia in light of the Ukraine crisis, three US officials familiar with the meeting told CNN. The meeting – which convened officials from the White House, intelligence agencies, Department of Homeland Security and other agencies …

DHS warns of potential Russia cyberattacks amid tensions
2 years, 11 months ago

DHS warns of potential Russia cyberattacks amid tensions

CNN  

CNN — Russia would consider conducting a cyberattack on the US homeland if Moscow perceived that a US or NATO response to a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine “threatened long-term national security,” according to a Department of Homeland Security intelligence bulletin obtained by CNN. Despite US tensions with Russia over Ukraine, DHS analysts assess that Moscow’s threshold for conducting disruptive …

Report says Russian hackers haven’t eased spying efforts
3 years ago

Report says Russian hackers haven’t eased spying efforts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The elite Russian state hackers behind last year’s massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign hardly eased up this year, managing plenty of infiltrations of U.S. and allied government agencies and foreign policy think tanks with consummate craft and stealth, a leading cybersecurity firm reported. A year after it discovered the SolarWinds intrusions, Mandiant said the hackers associated with Russia’s SVR …

General promises US 'surge' against foreign cyberattacks
3 years, 3 months ago

General promises US 'surge' against foreign cyberattacks

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an interview Tuesday with The Associated Press, Gen. Paul Nakasone broadly described “an …

Justice Department says Russians hacked federal prosecutors
3 years, 4 months ago

Justice Department says Russians hacked federal prosecutors

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign broke into the email accounts of some of the most prominent federal prosecutors’ offices around the country last year, the Justice Department said. The department said 80% of Microsoft email accounts used by employees in the four U.S. attorney offices in New York were breached. All told, the Justice …

Justice Department says Russians hacked federal prosecutors
3 years, 4 months ago

Justice Department says Russians hacked federal prosecutors

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign broke into the email accounts of some of the most prominent federal prosecutors’ offices around the country last year, the Justice Department said Friday. The department said 80% of Microsoft email accounts used by employees in the four U.S. attorney offices in New York were breached. All told, the …

Russians Tied To The SolarWinds Cyberattack Hacked Federal Prosecutors, DOJ Says
3 years, 4 months ago

Russians Tied To The SolarWinds Cyberattack Hacked Federal Prosecutors, DOJ Says

NPR  

Russians Tied To The SolarWinds Cyberattack Hacked Federal Prosecutors, DOJ Says Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP WASHINGTON — The Russian hackers behind the massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign broke into the email accounts some of the most prominent federal prosecutors' offices around the country last year, the Justice Department said. The department said 80% of Microsoft email …

Russia's SVR hijacked email system of US aid agency to target NGOs, think tanks critical of Putin
3 years, 6 months ago

Russia's SVR hijacked email system of US aid agency to target NGOs, think tanks critical of Putin

Firstpost  

According to cybersecurity firm SecureWorks, the Russian hackers targeted the Atlantic Council and EU Disinfo Lab, which have both exposed several Russian disinformation campaigns Washington: A newly disclosed effort by Russian intelligence to hijack the email system of a US government agency prompted leading Democrats on Friday to urge stronger action against Moscow for accelerating cyberattacks before President Joe Biden’s …

What We Know About The Apparent Russian Hack Exploiting A U.S. Aid Agency
3 years, 6 months ago

What We Know About The Apparent Russian Hack Exploiting A U.S. Aid Agency

NPR  

What We Know About The Apparent Russian Hack Exploiting A U.S. Aid Agency Enlarge this image toggle caption Screen grab by Microsoft Screen grab by Microsoft The same Russian hackers who carried out the SolarWinds attack and other malicious campaigns have now attacked groups involved in international development, human rights and other issues, according to Microsoft. The tech company said …

Russian intelligence poses new cyber attack threat, UK and US security agencies say
3 years, 7 months ago

Russian intelligence poses new cyber attack threat, UK and US security agencies say

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. The Russian foreign intelligence service, SVR, was blamed for …

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
3 years, 8 months ago

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has announced the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of people and companies, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies. “And it seems to me the Biden administration has done a pretty good job framing up the relationship in exactly …

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
3 years, 8 months ago

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. U.S. officials alleged in a declassified report last month that Russian President Vladimir Putin …

Biden Administration Sanctions Russia Over 'Worst Nightmare' Cyberattack : Consider This from NPR : NPR
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden Administration Sanctions Russia Over 'Worst Nightmare' Cyberattack : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

The Story Behind The SolarWinds Cyberattack Enlarge this image toggle caption Zoë van Dijk for NPR Zoë van Dijk for NPR Last year, hackers believed to be directed by the Russian intelligence service, the SVR, slipped a malicious code into a routine software update from a Texas- based company called SolarWinds. They then used it as a vehicle for a …

Hunting the hunters: How Russian hackers targeted US cyber first responders in SolarWinds breach
3 years, 8 months ago

Hunting the hunters: How Russian hackers targeted US cyber first responders in SolarWinds breach

CNN  

Washington CNN — After infiltrating US government computer networks early last year as part of the SolarWinds data breach, Russian hackers then turned their attention to the very people whose job was to track them down. Over the course of a few months, as US officials remained unaware of the breach, hackers identified a handful of key cyber security officials …

Despite hacks, US not seeking widened domestic surveillance
3 years, 9 months ago

Despite hacks, US not seeking widened domestic surveillance

The Independent  

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30,000 US agencies hacked by Chinese cyber espionage units: Report
3 years, 9 months ago

30,000 US agencies hacked by Chinese cyber espionage units: Report

Hindustan Times  

At least 30,000 US organizations including local governments have been hacked in recent days by an "unusually aggressive" Chinese cyber-espionage campaign, according to a computer security specialist. "This is an active threat," White House spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki said when asked about the situation during a press briefing. After Microsoft released patches for the vulnerabilities on Tuesday, attacks "dramatically stepped up" …

Suspected Russian hack fuels new US action on cybersecurity
3 years, 10 months ago

Suspected Russian hack fuels new US action on cybersecurity

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jolted by a sweeping hack that may have revealed government and corporate secrets to Russia, U.S. officials are scrambling to reinforce the nation’s cyber defenses and recognizing that an agency created two years ago to protect America’s networks and infrastructure lacks the money, tools and authority to counter such sophisticated threats. “It’s really highlighted the investments we need …

Massive breach fuels calls for U.S. action on cybersecurity
3 years, 10 months ago

Massive breach fuels calls for U.S. action on cybersecurity

The Hindu  

Jolted by a sweeping hack that may have revealed government and corporate secrets to Russia, U.S. officials are scrambling to reinforce the nation’s cyber defenses and recognizing that an agency created two years ago to protect America’s networks and infrastructure lacks the money, tools and authority to counter such sophisticated threats. “It’s really highlighted the investments we need to make …

U.S. Justice Department says its emails were breached by SolarWinds hackers
3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. Justice Department says its emails were breached by SolarWinds hackers

The Hindu  

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday its email systems were accessed by the hackers who broke into software company SolarWinds, another indication of the gravity of the breach that has shaken Washington. The department, which has more than 100,000 employees across a series of law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the U.S. But …

U.S. intelligence agencies say Russia likely behind hacking of government agencies
3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. intelligence agencies say Russia likely behind hacking of government agencies

The Hindu  

The office of the U.S. Director of National Intelligence on Tuesday said Russia was "likely" behind a string of hacks identified last month that it said breached fewer than 10 federal agencies. The office and the FBI, the National Security Agency, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency inside the Department of Homeland Security, in a joint statement, said the hackers' …

US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’
3 years, 11 months ago

US: Hack of federal agencies ‘likely Russian in origin’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top national security agencies confirmed Tuesday that Russia was likely responsible for a massive hack of U.S. government departments and corporations, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim that China might be to blame. It said the hacks appeared to be intended for “intelligence gathering,” suggesting the evidence so far pointed to a Russian spying effort rather than an attempt …

US intelligence agencies say Russia likely behind gov’t hack
3 years, 11 months ago

US intelligence agencies say Russia likely behind gov’t hack

Al Jazeera  

The agencies said the widespread breaches appeared to be part of a spying, not a disruption, operation. United States intelligence agencies have said that Russia was likely behind an enormous hack of government departments and corporations. The announcement on Tuesday, which came in a rare joint statement from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the National Security Agency, and the Cybersecurity …

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