U.S., Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S., Microsoft warn Chinese hackers attacking 'critical' infrastructure

The Hindu  

State- Microsoft highlighted Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean with a vital military outpost, as one of the targets, but said "malicious" activity had also been detected elsewhere in the United States. The stealthy attack - carried out by a China- "Microsoft assesses with moderate confidence that this Volt Typhoon campaign is pursuing development of capabilities that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region during future crises," the statement said. "This activity affects networks across U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, and the authoring agencies believe the actor could apply the same techniques against these and other sectors worldwide," they said. "Today's advisory, put out in conjunction with our U.S. and international partners, reflects how China is using highly sophisticated means to target our nation's critical infrastructure," Easterly said.

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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 …

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 …

US says ‘Salt Typhoon’ Chinese hacking group behind major metadata theft
2 weeks, 5 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 …

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach
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2 weeks, 5 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 …

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking
54 years, 11 months ago

Senators Warn the Pentagon: Get a Handle on China’s Telecom Hacking

Wired  

The senators also provide evidence in their letter that US telecoms have worked with third-party cybersecurity firms to conduct audits of their systems related to the telecom protocol known as SS7 but have declined to make the results of these evaluations available to the Defense Department. And in June, it announced a 10-year, $2.67 billion contract with the Navy that …

The White House struggles to stop Chinese telecommunications hacks
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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
2 weeks, 6 days ago

FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign

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 Federal authorities on Tuesday urged …

US officials still working to evict Chinese hackers from major US telecom networks
3 weeks 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. …

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran

Firstpost  

The Biden administration did great in strengthening cyber security defences. However, Microsoft’s president and vice chair Brad Smith has been urging President-elect Trump to look at additional measures to discourage and prevent cyber threats According to Microsoft many of these attacks are not only tolerated but sometimes facilitated by foreign governments, particularly in Russia. Image Credit: Reuters Microsoft is stepping …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why Chinese spies are sending a chill through Silicon Valley
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Chinese spies are sending a chill through Silicon Valley

The Telegraph  

Linwei Ding had been working at Google’s California headquarters for four years when he booked a one-way ticket to Beijing and, on Boxing Day, handed in his notice. Last year, the intelligence chiefs of the “Five Eyes” nations clubbed together at Stanford University – the cradle of Silicon Valley innovation – to warn technology companies that they are increasingly under …

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 …

UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network
3 months ago

UK and allies issue cyber warning over China-backed malicious network

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 UK’s cybersecurity agency has …

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 …

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, …

Report uncovers real intention behind US 'Volt Typhoon' misinformation campaign
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Report uncovers real intention behind US 'Volt Typhoon' misinformation campaign

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The so-called "Volt Typhoon" cyber threat narrative is a US campaign of misinformation and public opinion manipulation, according to the latest findings of a Chinese investigation. A new report by the team revealed that "Volt Typhoon" is a typical misinformation maneuvered by US intelligence agencies and jointly participated in by anti-China US politicians and cybersecurity authorities of the …

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 …

Top takeaways from POLITICO’s supply chain event
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Top takeaways from POLITICO’s supply chain event

Politico  

Hackers remain a serious threat to U.S. critical networks The event made clear that hackers, particularly those linked to the Chinese government, are an acute threat to U.S. critical networks. In the past year, top Biden administration officials have repeatedly sounded the alarm on threats to U.S. networks from the Chinese government hacking group Volt Typhoon, and warned that the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says
7 months, 1 week ago

China poses genuine and increasing cyber risk, UK spy agency head says

Hindustan Times  

China poses a genuine and increasing cyber risk to the United Kingdom, the head of British spy agency GCHQ said on Tuesday, adding that while Russia and Iran represented an immediate threat, Beijing was an epoch-defining challenge. In a speech last month, Sunak said Chinese state-affiliated actors had conducted "malicious cyber campaigns" against British lawmakers. On Monday, Sunak said Britain …

China’s cyber war on the West is escalating
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s cyber war on the West is escalating

The Telegraph  

The latest hack in the UK to be blamed on Beijing – of the Ministry of Defence’s payroll, including sensitive details on military personnel – is deeply embarrassing for the Government and shows nowhere is safe from Chinese cyber hacking. China’s ministry of state security has developed sophisticated cyber hacking operations that rival Western intelligence agencies. In a further example …

After searing Cyber Safety Review Board report, Microsoft tells employees that security comes first
7 months, 2 weeks ago

After searing Cyber Safety Review Board report, Microsoft tells employees that security comes first

The Hindu  

Microsoft is telling its employees that security is “job number one” and will become the company’s “top priority,” with the direction coming after a Cyber Safety Review Board report strongly criticised Microsoft’s security operations over the Storm-0558 cloud breach. In a blog post authored by Charlie Bell, Executive Vice President at Microsoft Security, the company acknowledged threats from the Storm-0558 …

FBI director Christopher Wray claims Chinese hackers waiting for ‘right moment’ to attack US infrastructure
8 months ago

FBI director Christopher Wray claims Chinese hackers waiting for ‘right moment’ to attack US infrastructure

Hindustan Times  

FBI director Christopher Wray has warned that Chinese-linked hackers are now lying in wait to attack US infrastructure at “the right moment.” Wray recently spoke at the 2024 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, suggesting that federal authorities are trying to counter the threat, which is “upon us now.” FBI director Christopher Wray has warned that Chinese hackers …

US passes itself off as victim of cyberattacks to smear China
8 months, 1 week ago

US passes itself off as victim of cyberattacks to smear China

China Daily  

A report released by the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Monday says intelligence agencies in the United States used the unfounded excuse of "Chinese cyber threat" to smear China in exchange for US government funding. In February, a US congressional committee held a hearing on the alleged cyber threat from China, claiming a Chinese State- In May last …

China may misuse AI to target elections in India, U.S. to boost geopolitical interests: Microsoft
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China may misuse AI to target elections in India, U.S. to boost geopolitical interests: Microsoft

The Hindu  

China is likely to deploy Artificial Intelligence-generated content via social media to sway public opinion to boost its geopolitical interests during elections in countries like India, South Korea and the U.S., tech giant Microsoft has warned. "With major elections taking place around the world this year, particularly in India, South Korea and the United States, we assess that China will, …

China is targeting US voters and Taiwan with AI-powered disinformation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China is targeting US voters and Taiwan with AI-powered disinformation

Live Mint  

SAN FRANCISCO—Online actors linked to the Chinese government are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to target voters in the U.S., Taiwan and elsewhere with disinformation, according to new cybersecurity research and U.S. officials. The tactics identified in a new cyber-threat report published Friday by Microsoft are among the first uncovered that directly tie the use of generative AI tools to a …

Why the threat of a ‘nightmare’ Chinese supercomputer just got a step closer
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the threat of a ‘nightmare’ Chinese supercomputer just got a step closer

The Telegraph  

A cyber security official at the US State Department had noticed something unusual. China’s hackers had been able to steal or forge a digital key – the “cryptographic equivalent of crown jewels”, US officials said in a report. On June 26, 10 days after the US government discovered the Chinese hack, Microsoft launched an “all-hands-on-deck” investigation that ran overnight, uncovering …

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack

The Hindu  

In a scathing indictment of Microsoft corporate security and transparency, a Biden administration-appointed review board issued a report Tuesday saying “a cascade of errors” by the tech giant let state-backed Chinese cyber operators break into email accounts of senior U.S. officials including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The panel made sweeping recommendations, including urging Microsoft to put on hold adding features …

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack

Associated Press  

BOSTON — In a scathing indictment of Microsoft corporate security and transparency, a Biden administration-appointed review board issued a report Tuesday saying “a cascade of errors” by the tech giant let state-backed Chinese cyber operators break into email accounts of senior U.S. officials including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. The panel made sweeping recommendations, including urging Microsoft to put on hold …

Series of unfounded cyberattack claims latest smear campaign: China Daily editorial
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Series of unfounded cyberattack claims latest smear campaign: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a new smear campaign against China, the United States and some of its key allies have accused the country of being responsible for a series of hackings over the last decade or more targeting officials, journalists, parliamentarians and institutions in the US and the United Kingdom, with the authorities in the two nations filing charges or imposing sanctions against …

New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand joins the US and the UK in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyberespionage

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington, Mar 26 Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state- New Zealand's allegation comes a day after American and British authorities announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions against seven hackers, all believed to be living in China, who targeted US officials, journalists, corporations and pro-democracy activists, as well as the UK's election watchdog. Collins said the …

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions
8 months, 4 weeks ago

'Chinese govt-backed organisations were behind cyber attacks on critical infrastructure and organisations': US and UK announce sanctions

Op India  

The United States and Britain on Monday have sanctioned two individuals and one Wuhan-based company that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the US as part of an expansive hacking effort. The US and the UK have sanctioned PRC state- “OFAC is also designating Zhao Guangzong and Ni Gaobin, two Chinese nationals affiliated with Wuhan XRZ, for their roles in …

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese Scourge: US, UK, New Zealand accuse China-sponsored hackers for taking down crucial infra, parliament

Firstpost  

The US and the UK are alleging that China- Officials from the United States and the United Kingdom have jointly filed charges and imposed sanctions against China, alleging its involvement in a widespread cyberespionage campaign targeting millions of individuals and organizations worldwide. According to Deputy US Attorney General Lisa Monaco, the primary objectives of the hacking operation were to silence …

U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft
8 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S., U.K. accuse China of state-backed cyberattacks, voter data theft

The Hindu  

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 on March 25 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 …

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand has accused Chinese state- New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday that the cyberattack was “unacceptable” and his country’s concerns had been conveyed directly to Beijing. Peters, who last week met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said New Zealand and China shared a “significant and complex relationship”. ”At the same time, we have also been …

New Zealand joins the U.S., U.K. in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyber-espionage
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New Zealand joins the U.S., U.K. in alleging it was targeted by China-backed cyber-espionage

LA Times  

New Zealand’s Parliament in Wellington. Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state- Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a state- New Zealand’s allegation comes a day after American and British authorities announced a set of criminal charges and sanctions against seven hackers, all believed to be living in China, who targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations and pro-democracy …

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Explainer | What we know about China's alleged state-backed hacking

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: Multiple Western nations have accused hacking groups backed by China of a global campaign of cyber espionage targeting critics, democratic institutions and other sensitive business targets. The revelations shed further light on Beijing's state-backed hacking operations, which the US has said are the biggest of any country. Here's what we know about Beijing's alleged state-backed hacking operations: 'Persistent threat' …

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US and UK accuse China of cyber espionage campaign affecting millions of people around world

ABC  

In short: The US and UK say China is behind a worldwide cyber espionage campaign that has affected millions of people. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia was not affected by the hacking but the federal government has "serious concerns about malicious cyber activities by China state-backed actors". US and British officials have filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out …

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)
8 months, 4 weeks ago

PICTURED: Seven Chinese government-backed hackers who stole private information from MILLIONS of Americans and launched cyberattacks against the Navy and politicians (and they're from WUHAN!)

Daily Mail  

The US Treasury Department levied sanctions on a Chinese firm Monday, accusing it of being a front company for 'dangerous and irresponsible' state- The announcement came on top of seven indictments issued by the Department of Justice accusing seven men affiliated with that company, Wuhan Xiaoruizhi Science and Technology Company Ltd., of 'malicious cyber operations.' The US Treasury Department levied …

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 …

Government prepares to officially blame China for 2021 cyber attack
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Government prepares to officially blame China for 2021 cyber attack

Daily Mail  

The Government is preparing to officially blame China as responsible for a 2021 cyber attack on the electoral commission. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden will tell MPs tomorrow that the superpower was behind the attack which saw hackers gain access to personal details of 40 million British electors. Several China hawks including Sir Ian Duncan Smith, Tim Loughton, and SNP …

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US, UK sanction alleged China-based hackers for targeting voters, critics

Al Jazeera  

The sanctions identify a company and individuals accused of collaborating with the Chinese government to launch cyberattacks. In announcing the sanctions on Monday, the US and UK traced the “malicious cyber activity” back to intelligence operations within the Chinese government. The aim of the global hacking operation was to “repress critics of the Chinese regime, compromise government institutions, and steal …

NSA seeks Chinese hackers who have burrowed into American critical infrastructure
9 months ago

NSA seeks Chinese hackers who have burrowed into American critical infrastructure

NPR  

NSA seeks Chinese hackers who have burrowed into American critical infrastructure The National Security Agency's outgoing director of cybersecurity says the intelligence agency is still uncovering a massive Chinese hacking campaign into critical U.S. infrastructure. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: One of the government's top cybersecurity experts says his agency is hunting for Chinese hackers who infiltrated America's critical infrastructure. JENNA MCLAUGHLIN, …

Microsoft says Russian hackers again trying to breach its systems
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Microsoft says Russian hackers again trying to breach its systems

Hindustan Times  

Microsoft has said that Russian foreign intelligence-linked hackers again tried to break into its systems, using data stolen from corporate emails in January to access the tech giant whose products are widely used across the national security establishment in the US. The analysts are worried about national security risks about the alleged role of Nobelium or Midnight Blizzard, a purported …

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