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 organization’s networks. “Given the close geographical proximity between Fuzhou and Taiwan, Chinese intelligence services operating in Fuzhou are likely tasked with intelligence collection against Taiwanese targets,” the report said. “RedJuliett is likely targeting Taiwan to collect intelligence and support Beijing’s policy-making on cross-strait relations,” the Recorded Future report said. Beijing has consistently denied engaging in any form of state- According to Recorded Future, Chinese state- Companies and organizations can best protect themselves by prioritizing and patching vulnerabilities once they become known, Recorded Future’s threat intelligence analyst said.

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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 …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

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 …

China is ‘prepositioning’ for future cyberattacks. The new NSA chief is worried
6 months, 2 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 …

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' …

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 …

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Did a Chinese hacker group target US infrastructure?

Firstpost  

The FBI has said that a Chinese state hacker group targeted US infrastructure, and the US has managed to dismantle the efforts to target key public infrastructure such as the power grid and pipelines. Here’s what we know about Beijing’s hacking operations: Washington has warned that China represents “the broadest, most active, and persistent cyber espionage threat” to its government …

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US says it disrupted a China cyber threat, but warns hackers could still wreak havoc for Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials said Wednesday they disrupted a state-backed Chinese effort to plant malware that could be used to damage civilian infrastructure, as the head of the FBI warned that Beijing is positioning itself to disrupt the daily lives of Americans if the United States and China ever go to war. Speaking before the House Select Committee on the …

Silent Sabotage: Chinese hackers target US military bases with malicious malware
1 year, 4 months ago

Silent Sabotage: Chinese hackers target US military bases with malicious malware

Firstpost  

Referred to as a potential “ticking time bomb” by a source in the US Congress, the malware possesses the capability to hinder or slow down US military deployments and resupply efforts by disabling essential utilities at American bases The US government is on a quest to find a harmful computer code, allegedly planted by Chinese hackers, within vital networks controlling …

Chinese hackers breached U.S. government emails on eve of Blinken visit, officials say
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese hackers breached U.S. government emails on eve of Blinken visit, officials say

The Hindu  

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. In a technical advisory Wednesday and a call with reporters, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI said Microsoft determined …

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 …

China-based hackers have breached government and individual email accounts, Microsoft says
1 year, 5 months ago

China-based hackers have breached government and individual email accounts, Microsoft says

The Hindu  

China called a Microsoft report that a China-based hacking group breached government-linked email accounts “disinformation,” saying Wednesday that the accusation was meant to divert attention from U.S. cyber activities. In a blog post published Tuesday, Microsoft said the group, which it identified as Storm-0558, gained access to email accounts linked to 25 organizations, including Western European government agencies. A Washington …

Chinese hackers breached State Dept., other government email on eve of Blinken visit, officials say
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese hackers breached State Dept., other government email on eve of Blinken visit, officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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. In a technical advisory Wednesday and a call with reporters, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI said …

Microsoft says China-linked hackers accessed government emails
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft says China-linked hackers accessed government emails

Al Jazeera  

China rejects allegations that its hackers targeted Western accounts, accusing the US of spreading ‘disinformation’. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan appeared to confirm the allegations on Wednesday, saying that the United States had detected a breach of federal government accounts “fairly rapidly” and is investigating the matter. “It is high time that the US explained its cyberattack activities …

Microsoft reveals Chinese hackers exploited bug to access US govt emails
1 year, 5 months ago

Microsoft reveals Chinese hackers exploited bug to access US govt emails

India TV News  

Microsoft has revealed that Chinese hackers have exploited a flaw in its cloud email service to gain access to email accounts affecting approximately 25 organisations including government agencies as well as related consumer accounts of individuals likely associated with these organisations. "Our investigation revealed that beginning on May 15, 2023, Storm-0558 gained access to email data from approximately 25 organizations, …

China calls hacking report ‘far-fetched’ and accuses the US of targeting the cybersecurity industry
1 year, 6 months ago

China calls hacking report ‘far-fetched’ and accuses the US of targeting the cybersecurity industry

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s government on Friday rejected as “far-fetched and unprofessional” a report by a U.S. security firm that blamed Chinese-linked hackers for attacks on hundreds of public agencies, schools and other targets around the world. The report said hackers targeted email to engage in “espionage activity in support of the People’s Republic of China.” “The relevant content is far-fetched …

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 …

Volt Typhoon, BackdoorDiplomacy, and other Chinese groups hacking critical infrastructure in the US
1 year, 6 months ago

Volt Typhoon, BackdoorDiplomacy, and other Chinese groups hacking critical infrastructure in the US

Firstpost  

China and the United States seem to be perpetually squabbling. Western intelligence agencies and cybersecurity companies have Chinese hacking teams for global digital incursion campaigns that have targeted everything from government and military organisations to corporations and media organisations. Some of the biggest Chinese hacking teams identified by intelligence agencies and cybersecurity groups are: Volt Typhoon Western intelligence agencies and …

China could hack US ‘critical infrastructure’, State Dept warns
1 year, 6 months ago

China could hack US ‘critical infrastructure’, State Dept warns

Al Jazeera  

Chinese state- The US State Department has warned that China is capable of launching cyberattacks against critical United States infrastructure, including oil and gas pipelines as well as rail systems, after researchers discovered a Chinese hacking group had been spying on such networks. “The US intelligence community assesses that China almost certainly is capable of launching cyberattacks that could disrupt …

US-China trade barbs on disinformation cyberscape
1 year, 6 months ago

US-China trade barbs on disinformation cyberscape

Firstpost  

China and the US have been going at each other in the tech space for quite some time now. Microsoft has warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers have compromised “critical” US cyberinfrastructure across numerous industries with a focus on gathering intelligence. The Chinese hacking group, codenamed “Volt Typhoon,” has operated since mid-2021 and is apparently working to disrupt “critical communications infrastructure …

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 …

Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft: State-sponsored Chinese hackers could be laying groundwork for disruption

Associated Press  

BOSTON — State-backed Chinese hackers have been targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and could be laying the technical groundwork for the potential disruption of critical communications between the U.S. and Asia during future crises, Microsoft said Wednesday. Microsoft said in a blog post that the state- Separately, the National Security Agency, the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and their …

Microsoft says China-sponsored hackers targeted infrastructure
1 year, 6 months ago

Microsoft says China-sponsored hackers targeted infrastructure

Al Jazeera  

US tech giant says attacks targeted communications and other infrastructure in Guam and elsewhere. Taipei, Taiwan – Microsoft and the “Five Eyes” network of Western intelligence partners have accused Chinese state- Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state- Microsoft said in a separate statement the campaign had been active since mid-2021 and targeted the manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology …

Chinese hacking group spying on US infrastructural organisations, says Microsoft
1 year, 6 months ago

Chinese hacking group spying on US infrastructural organisations, says Microsoft

Hindustan Times  

A state- The espionage has also targeted the U.S. island territory of Guam, home to strategically important American military bases, Microsoft said in a report, adding "mitigating this attack could be challenging." Microsoft said the Chinese group, which it dubbed "Volt Typhoon," has been active since at least 2021 and has targeted a number of industries including communications, manufacturing, utility, …

China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears
54 years, 11 months ago

China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears

Wired  

As state- On Wednesday, Microsoft revealed in a blog post that it has tracked a group of what it believes to be Chinese state- The intentions of the group, which Microsoft has named Volt Typhoon, may simply be espionage, given that it doesn’t appear to have used its access to those critical networks to carry out data destruction or other …

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 …

Cyber attacks on Taiwan: China caught in its own tangle
2 years, 4 months ago

Cyber attacks on Taiwan: China caught in its own tangle

India Today  

Amid rising tension between China and Taiwan, US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit on Tuesday fueled Chinese aggression. The report further stated, “National Communications Commission Chairman Chen Yaw-shyang on Wednesday told a news conference at the Executive Yuan that the bulletin boards in the convenience stores were easily hacked because they use Chinese software, which could contain Trojan …

Chinese hacker groups continue to target Indian power plants, says government
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese hacker groups continue to target Indian power plants, says government

The Hindu  

The Union government has confirmed reports that Chinese hackers continue to target Indian power plants, especially those close to the Line of Actual Control even as a U.S. based cyber security firm report claimed that Chinese State- At least two attempts by Chinese hackers were made on electricity distribution centres near Ladakh but were not successful, Minister for Power R.K. …

Chinese hackers reportedly target India’s power grid
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese hackers reportedly target India’s power grid

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — India’s power sector has been targeted by hackers in a long-term operation thought to have been carried out by a state- Over the last several months, the Insikt Group, the threat research division of Massachusetts-based Recorded Future, said it has collected evidence that hackers targeted seven Indian state centers responsible for carrying out electrical dispatch and grid control …

Suspected Chinese hackers collect intelligence from India’s power grid
2 years, 8 months ago

Suspected Chinese hackers collect intelligence from India’s power grid

Deccan Chronicle  

Suspected state- The hackers focused on at least seven “load dispatch” centers in northern India that are responsible for carrying out real-time operations for grid control and electricity dispersal in the areas they are located, near the disputed India-China border in Ladakh, the report said. One of the load dispatch centers previously was the target of another hacking group, RedEcho, …

Chinese Hackers Collected Intel From Power Grid Near Ladakh: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese Hackers Collected Intel From Power Grid Near Ladakh: Report

News 18  

Suspected Chinese hackers have launched a cyber-espionage attack against the Indian power sector, a report by Bloomberg citing threat intelligence firm Recorded Future Inc said. The report from the cyber intelligence firm said that the state- It claimed that the hackers focused on at least seven “load dispatch” centers in Northern India responsible for carrying out real-time operations for grid …

US indicts four Chinese nationals in a China-backed global hacking campaign
3 years, 5 months ago

US indicts four Chinese nationals in a China-backed global hacking campaign

Op India  

Four Chinese security officials have been indicted by a U.S. grand jury in a China-backed global espionage campaign, targeting dozens of companies, universities, government agencies in the US and at least 11 other countries, between July 2009 to September 2018. On July 19, the San Diego’s US Attorney’s Office and the FBI said the four Chinese nationals were working with …

Microsoft Exchange hack caused by China, US and allies say
3 years, 5 months ago

Microsoft Exchange hack caused by China, US and allies say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and Western allies formally blamed China on Monday for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software and asserted that criminal hackers associated with the Chinese government have carried out ransomware and other illicit cyber operations. The EU said malicious cyber activities with “significant effects” that targeted government institutions, political organizations and key industries …

How China’s Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase
54 years, 11 months ago

How China’s Hacking Entered a Reckless New Phase

Wired  

For years, China seemed to operate at the quieter end of the state- On Monday, the White House joined the UK government, the EU, NATO, and governments from Japan to Norway in announcements that spotlighted a string of Chinese hacking operations, and the US Department of Justice separately indicted four Chinese hackers, three of whom are believed to be officers …

US, UK and allies tie Chinese government to Microsoft hack
3 years, 5 months ago

US, UK and allies tie Chinese government to Microsoft hack

Al Jazeera  

The group of nations said the Chinese government has been the mastermind behind a series of malicious ransomware, data theft and cyber-espionage attacks against public and private entities. The U.S., U.K. and their allies formally attributed the Microsoft Exchange hack to actors affiliated with the Chinese government and accused the Chinese government of a broad array of “malicious cyber activities,” …

Suspected Chinese hackers spied on US, European targets
3 years, 8 months ago

Suspected Chinese hackers spied on US, European targets

Associated Press  

Suspected state-backed Chinese hackers exploited widely used networking devices to spy for months on dozens of high-value government, defense industry and financial sector targets in the U.S. and Europe, according to FireEye, a prominent cybersecurity firm. FireEye said Tuesday that it believes two hacking groups linked to China broke into several targets through Pulse Connect Secure devices, which numerous companies …

Microsoft exchange hack: China still part of Microsoft’s game plan, even after Hafnium incident
3 years, 9 months ago

Microsoft exchange hack: China still part of Microsoft’s game plan, even after Hafnium incident

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Microsoft has blamed a huge attack on its Exchange email service on a group linked to China. The company said the group is “assessed to be state- A US official recently told CNN that as many as 250,000 Microsoft customers were hit by the attack, and the White House has deemed it an “active threat.” …

Accounts of thousands of Microsoft users around the world hacked, attack reportedly linked to China
3 years, 9 months ago

Accounts of thousands of Microsoft users around the world hacked, attack reportedly linked to China

Firstpost  

Microsoft Outlook users worldwide were reportedly hacked recently. The attack started with “a Chinese government-backed hacking group” and has affected 60,000 users globally, reported Bloomberg. These users mostly include small or medium-sized businesses like banks and electricity providers, senior citizen homes and an ice cream company. Hafnium is a Chinese hacking group that is apparently breaking into private and government …

Chinese cyber-espionage unit on US hacking spree: report
3 years, 9 months ago

Chinese cyber-espionage unit on US hacking spree: report

Deccan Chronicle  

SAN FRANCISCO: 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. The campaign has exploited recently discovered flaws in Microsoft Exchange software, stealing email and infecting computer servers with tools that let attackers take control remotely, Brian Krebs said in a post …

Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Targeted Groups via Server Software
3 years, 9 months ago

Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Targeted Groups via Server Software

News 18  

A China-linked cyberespionage group has been remotely plundering email inboxes using freshly discovered flaws in Microsoft mail server software, the company and outside researchers said on Tuesday – an example of how commonly used programs can be exploited to cast a wide net online. In a blog post, Microsoft said the hacking campaign made use of four previously undetected vulnerabilities …

Microsoft: China-based hackers found bug to target US firms
3 years, 9 months ago

Microsoft: China-based hackers found bug to target US firms

Associated Press  

China-based government hackers have exploited a bug in Microsoft’s email server software to target U.S. organizations, the company said Tuesday. Microsoft said that a “highly skilled and sophisticated” state- Microsoft said it has released security upgrades to fix the vulnerabilities to its Exchange Server software, which is used for work email and calendar services, mostly for larger organizations that have …

Malicious slander, says China on Taiwan's hacking allegations
4 years, 4 months ago

Malicious slander, says China on Taiwan's hacking allegations

India Today  

China on Thursday branded as "malicious slander" accusations from Taiwan about hacking attacks linked to the Chinese government, further adding to tensions between Beijing and Taipei. Taiwan has been urging its people to be alert for what officials call "omnipresent infiltration" from China, ranging from Beijing-backed media campaigns to cyberattacks, against the island that China considers its territory. This week, …

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