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Washington should stop cyberattacks targeting mobile users

A huge slogan board stands in front of the US Capitol building during a protest against government surveillance in Washington DC, capital of the United States, on Oct 26, 2013. The report "Mobile Cyberattacks Conducted by US Intelligence Agencies" released by the China Cybersecurity Industry Alliance on Tuesday exposes how relentless the United States-sourced malicious cyber activities targeting China have …

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Washington should stop cyberattacks targeting mobile users

China Daily

A huge slogan board stands in front of the US Capitol building during a protest against government surveillance in Washington DC, capital of the United States, on Oct 26, 2013. The report "Mobile Cyberattacks Conducted by US Intelligence Agencies" released by the China Cybersecurity Industry Alliance on Tuesday exposes how relentless the United States-sourced malicious cyber activities targeting China have …

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Washington should stop cyberattacks targeting mobile users

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By LI YANG | China Daily | Updated: 2025-03-26 08:06 A huge slogan board stands in front of the US Capitol building during a protest against government surveillance in Washington DC, capital of the United States, on Oct 26, 2013. The report "Mobile Cyberattacks Conducted by US Intelligence Agencies" released by the China Cybersecurity Industry Alliance on Tuesday exposes how …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Is Taiwan already at war with China? What will be Beijing's first step if it invades the island?

Firstpost

Taiwan’s war is already underway– it is just being fought in cyberspace, on the ocean floor, and in global markets. “We already have experienced a kind of war-like situation from China’s cyberattacks,” said I-Chung Lai, President of Taiwan’s Prospect Foundation, while speaking at Firstpost’s IdeasPod during the Raisina Dialogue 2025. Despite this, we have not seen major cyber incidents disrupting …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kuwait apprehends members of international gang after cyberattacks

Al Jazeera

The group operated from a van to wage cyberattacks on companies and banks and steal sensitive information. Authorities in Kuwait have apprehended members of an international cybercrime gang of Chinese nationality, the Ministry of the Interior has said, after large-scale attacks on telecommunication towers and financial institutions across the country. The Cybercrime Combating Department was alerted after several telecommunication companies …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden

Wired

Schools have faced an onslaught of cyberattacks since the pandemic disrupted education nationwide five years ago, yet district leaders across the country have employed a pervasive pattern of obfuscation that leaves the real victims in the dark, an investigation by The 74 shows. An in-depth analysis chronicling more than 300 school cyberattacks over the past five years reveals the degree …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chinese and Iranian hackers are using US AI products to bolster cyberattacks

Live Mint

Google’s new research sheds light on how foreign actors are using generative AI to boost their hacking efforts. Hackers linked to China, Iran and other foreign governments are using new AI technology to bolster their cyberattacks against U.S. and global targets, according to U.S. officials and new security research. In the past year, dozens of hacking groups in more than …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan links 200 cyberattacks to Chinese group MirrorFace

Hindustan Times

Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures. Japan on Wednesday attributed more than 200 cyberattacks that targeted the nation's high-tech and national security data during …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures. The National Police Agency said its analysis on the targets, methods and infrastructure of the cyberattacks …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

China-based threat actors hacked the Philipines' President, stole troves of military data

Firstpost

Reports have revealed that the President’s office sought details about the breach in May 2024. The cyberattacks, described as persistent and advanced, were linked to tactics commonly associated with the group APT 41, a team of state- China’s Foreign Ministry denied any involvement, stating that it opposes all forms of hacking and cyberattacks and criticised what it termed groundless political …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan confronts wave of Chinese cyberattacks, daily attacks double to 2.4 million in 2024

Firstpost

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and for years has been ramping up military, diplomatic and political pressure on the island to accept its claims of sovereignty Chinese hackers were involved in most of the cyberattacks against Taiwan last year, which doubled to a daily average of 2.4 million, Taiwanese security officials said. Taiwan says cyberattacks have also …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

US Treasury hacked: Are China and the US stepping up their cyberwar?

Al Jazeera

The United States Department of the Treasury on Monday blamed China for breaching its network and gaining access to information that includes unclassified documents. The US Treasury Department accused Chinese state- The department said the hackers gained access by overriding a security key used by third-party cybersecurity provider BeyondTrust, which provides technical support remotely to Treasury employees. Here’s a brief …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Internet device found in 65% of American homes faces ban over new China hacking fears

Daily Mail

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3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese national cyber centre says U.S. hacks stole trade secrets from tech firms

The Hindu

China's national internet emergency response centre said on Wednesday it had found and dealt with two incidents of U.S. cyber attacks on Chinese tech firms to "steal trade secrets" since May 2023. The National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Centre of China said in a statement published on its website that an advanced materials design and research unit and …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Four Dutch men arrested in international operation against DDoS cyberattacks

NL Times

Four Dutch men between 22 and 26 years old will be prosecuted for conducting Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks. Hundreds of identified Dutch users will receive a letter or e-mail from the police to warn them.” The police expect to conduct more interrogations in the near future and have not ruled out arrests. The international collaboration of 15 countries with Europol has …

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4 months ago

Is North Korea the superpower in cyberattacks?

India Today

North Korea is making headlines for large-scale cyberattacks it has carried out worldwide. A United Nations panel of experts suggested North Korea stole virtual assets worth $3 billion through 58 cyberattacks on cryptocurrency platforms between 2017 and 2023. “Despite better law enforcement, strict regulatory guidelines, and a sanctioning regime in the US cryptocurrency ecosystem, North Korean hackers continue with their …

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4 months ago

Ukraine faces dual threat: Battlefield losses and cyberattacks from Russia

India Today

Ukraine is grappling with a dual threat: one on the battlefield and another in the digital realm. As the pressure mounts, the question remains—can Ukraine hold its ground, or will Russia’s relentless assault shift the balance of power? As military pressure mounts on Ukraine’s eastern front, airstrikes and missile attacks are increasingly targeting Ukrainian cities, compounding the ongoing struggle. Ukrainian …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

World sees 600 mn cyberattacks daily, AI can secure devices: Microsoft's Chik

Live Mint

New Delhi: A mind-boggling 600 million cyberattacks are conducted daily, and artificial intelligence can play a critical role in securing billions of electronic devices by assessing attack patterns and developing autonomous defences over time, a senior Microsoft official said. In an exclusive interview with Mint, Joy Chik, president of identity and network access at Microsoft, said that the implementation of …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

AI-Driven Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Businesses

New Indian Express

Cybersecurity experts are concerned about the rise of AI-generated attacks, which pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. AI attacks, API risks, and phishing are among the most worrisome threats, with 54% of security leaders identifying AI-generated attacks as the biggest security risk. These attacks can disrupt essential production operations, threaten sensitive data, and lead to significant financial …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study

The Hindu

Cyberattacks on India are projected to rise significantly in the coming years, with the country facing a substantial threat from adversaries aiming to destabilize its growth. The country's rise as a global power is being threatened by a steady, well-coordinated effort from adversaries aiming to destabilise its growth.

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5 months ago

Israel's Deadly Operations: A History of Attacks on Iran

New Indian Express

Israel has been accused of a variety of attacks against Iran, including assassinations, sabotages, and cyberattacks. These attacks have been claimed by Israel, but Iran has also denied them. The recent killings of top members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and Tehran's nuclear programme are only the latest in a long list of attacks that have taken place over the …

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55 years, 2 months ago

Hacker Charged With Seeking to Kill Using Cyberattacks on Hospitals

Wired

In December of 2023, for instance, Anonymous Sudan took OpenAI's ChatGPT offline with a sustained series of DDoS attacks in response to the company's executive Tal Broda vocally supporting the Israel Defense Forces’ missile attacks in Gaza. “We will continue targeting ChatGPT until the genocide supporter, Tal Broda, is fired and ChatGPT stops having dehumanizing views of Palestinians," Anonymous Sudan …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Is YOUR router at risk? Experts say most wireless internet devices are at risk of cyberattacks - here's how to check yours

Daily Mail

For most of us, having WiFi in the home is just as essential as keeping the lights on. Additionally, the survey found that the vast majority of people had never changed their WiFi network name or password. A survey from Broadband Genie found that more than half of people had not changed a single one of their WiFi router's default …

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Washington should stop cyberattacks targeting mobile users

Washington should stop cyberattacks targeting mobile users

Washington should stop cyberattacks targeting mobile users

Is Taiwan already at war with China? What will be Beijing's first step if it invades the island?

Kuwait apprehends members of international gang after cyberattacks

Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden

Chinese and Iranian hackers are using US AI products to bolster cyberattacks

Japan links 200 cyberattacks to Chinese group MirrorFace

Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data

China-based threat actors hacked the Philipines' President, stole troves of military data

Taiwan confronts wave of Chinese cyberattacks, daily attacks double to 2.4 million in 2024

US Treasury hacked: Are China and the US stepping up their cyberwar?

Internet device found in 65% of American homes faces ban over new China hacking fears

Chinese national cyber centre says U.S. hacks stole trade secrets from tech firms

Four Dutch men arrested in international operation against DDoS cyberattacks

Is North Korea the superpower in cyberattacks?

Ukraine faces dual threat: Battlefield losses and cyberattacks from Russia

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

World sees 600 mn cyberattacks daily, AI can secure devices: Microsoft's Chik

AI-Driven Cyberattacks: A Growing Threat to Businesses

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study

Israel's Deadly Operations: A History of Attacks on Iran

Hacker Charged With Seeking to Kill Using Cyberattacks on Hospitals

Is YOUR router at risk? Experts say most wireless internet devices are at risk of cyberattacks - here's how to check yours