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China IT Ministry Plans To Shore Up Hacking Defences For Vital Industries
9 months, 3 weeks ago

China IT Ministry Plans To Shore Up Hacking Defences For Vital Industries

ABP News  

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology revealed a comprehensive strategy on Monday aimed at enhancing data security within the nation's industrial realm, with the goal of mitigating significant risks by the culmination of 2026. Under the directive, more than 45,000 companies operating within China's industrial sector are mandated to undergo protective measures, including conducting emergency drills simulating ransomware attacks. …

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Cyber attack on AIIMS originated from China, say Government sources, data now secured
2 years ago

Cyber attack on AIIMS originated from China, say Government sources, data now secured

Firstpost  

Given Xi Jinping’s recent aggression towards India at Tawang, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s remarks of the attack being a part of a larger conspiracy seems valid. The ransomware attack on the computer network that crippled Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences, or AIIMS originated from China and may have been carried out by Chinese hackers, the …

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Ransomware attack on Australian utility claimed by Russian-speaking criminals
3 years ago

Ransomware attack on Australian utility claimed by Russian-speaking criminals

The Hindu  

One of the most prolific Russian-speaking ransomware gangs has claimed credit for a weekend attack on an Australian electric utility serving millions of people. "Conti listed CS Energy on its leak site which, obviously, would indicate that one of its affiliates was responsible for the attack," said Brett Callow, a threat analyst at security firm Emsisoft. But Callow said that …

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The AP Interview: Justice Dept. conducting cyber crackdown
3 years, 1 month ago

The AP Interview: Justice Dept. conducting cyber crackdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is stepping up actions to combat ransomware and cybercrime through arrests and other actions, its No. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said that “in the days and weeks to come, you’re going to see more arrests,” more seizures of ransom payments to hackers and additional law enforcement operations. We’re going to continue to press forward …

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Cyberattacks concerning to most in US: Pearson/AP-NORC poll
3 years, 2 months ago

Cyberattacks concerning to most in US: Pearson/AP-NORC poll

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Most Americans across party lines have serious concerns about cyberattacks on U.S. computer systems and view China and Russia as major threats, according to a new poll. Roughly three-quarters say the Chinese and Russian governments are major threats to the cybersecurity of the U.S. government, and at least half The broad consensus highlights the growing impacts of …

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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 …

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U.S. And Allies Condemn China For Massive Microsoft Exchange Hack
3 years, 5 months ago

U.S. And Allies Condemn China For Massive Microsoft Exchange Hack

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and Western allies formally blamed China on Monday for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software and accused Beijing of working with criminal hackers in ransomware attacks and other cyber operations. The announcements, though not accompanied by sanctions against the Chinese government, were intended as a forceful condemnation of activities …

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Microsoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, US says
3 years, 5 months ago

Microsoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, US says

India TV News  

The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of computers around the world earlier this year. China's Ministry of State Security has been using criminal contract hackers, who have engaged in cyber extortion schemes and theft for their own profit, according to a senior administration official. But …

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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,” …

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