espionage

T-Mobile US ‘monitoring’ China’s ‘industry-wide attack’ amid fresh security breach fears

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November 18, 2024 at 03:48PM T-Mobile US is monitoring an industry-wide cyber-espionage campaign believed to be conducted by Chinese government-backed hackers. Though the company has not confirmed being compromised, it stated there were no significant impacts or evidence of data theft. The FBI recently reported similar breaches across multiple telecoms. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Cyber-Espionage Campaign … Read more

China Says Seabed Sentinels Are Spying, After Trump Taps

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October 31, 2024 at 09:24AM China accused foreign entities of spying using maritime equipment shortly after state-sponsored hackers targeted Trump and Harris’ campaigns. The Ministry of State Security raised concerns over espionage in maritime activities. Recent reports also revealed attempts to infiltrate U.S. telecommunications by Chinese hackers, emphasizing the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures. … Read more

Chinese attackers accessed Canadian government networks – for five years

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October 31, 2024 at 01:38AM A report by Canada’s CSE highlights extensive cyber operations by state-backed actors, particularly China, targeting government networks for espionage and strategic gains. PRC has compromised at least 20 networks, with attacks intensifying amid tensions. India is noted as an emerging threat, linked to recent diplomatic frictions with Canada. ### Meeting … Read more

FakeCall Android Trojan Evolves with New Evasion Tactics and Expanded Espionage Capabilities

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October 30, 2024 at 09:03AM The FakeCall Android banking trojan has upgraded its evasion tactics and enhanced surveillance abilities, increasing risks for banks and enterprises. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Current Threat Overview:** The FakeCall Android banking trojan has evolved, incorporating advanced evasion tactics. 2. **Increased Risks:** The new capabilities of the trojan heighten risks for … Read more

Beijing claims it’s found ‘underwater lighthouses’ that its foes use for espionage

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October 30, 2024 at 04:43AM China’s Ministry of State Security accused foreign entities of using underwater devices to gather maritime intelligence and monitor ship activities in its waters. The ministry claimed to seize such devices, which allegedly threaten national security. Similar accusations were made in the past, highlighting ongoing tensions over territorial rights, particularly in … Read more

AP Sources: Chinese Hackers Targeted Phones of Trump, Vance, People Associated With Harris Campaign

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October 28, 2024 at 07:17AM Chinese hackers conducted an espionage operation targeting the cellphones of Donald Trump, JD Vance, and individuals associated with Kamala Harris’s campaign, highlighting concerns over cybersecurity and political privacy. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Main Event:** Chinese hackers are involved in an extensive espionage operation. 2. **Targets:** – High-profile individuals targeted include: – … Read more

Russian RomCom Attacks Target Ukrainian Government with New SingleCamper RAT Variant

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October 17, 2024 at 12:18PM The Russian threat actor RomCom is linked to recent cyber attacks on Ukrainian government agencies and Polish entities, utilizing a variant of the RomCom RAT called SingleCamper. Targeting espionage, the group employs various malware tools, often starting with spear-phishing tactics, to establish long-term network access and exfiltrate data. Here are … Read more

Iran’s APT34 Abuses MS Exchange to Spy on Gulf Gov’ts

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October 17, 2024 at 02:08AM APT34, an Iranian threat group, has intensified its espionage targeting Gulf-state entities, especially in the UAE. Utilizing sophisticated techniques, including malware like StealHook and exploiting Windows vulnerabilities, APT34 effectively exfiltrates sensitive data. Their methods risk broader attacks via compromised networks, exploiting inter-agency trust within government organizations. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more

European govt air-gapped systems breached using custom malware

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October 8, 2024 at 12:05PM GoldenJackal, an APT hacking group, breached air-gapped European government systems using custom toolsets to steal sensitive data, including emails, encryption keys, and documents. They utilized malware like GoldenDealer and GoldenAce, spreading through USB drives. Kaspersky warned of their focus on government entities for espionage. ESET reported new modular toolsets used … Read more

Hackers breach European air-gapped govt systems with custom malware

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October 8, 2024 at 11:56AM The APT hacking group GoldenJackal breached air-gapped government systems in Europe using custom toolsets to steal sensitive data, including emails, encryption keys, and documents. The attacks occurred at least twice, targeting government and diplomatic entities for espionage. GoldenJackal also developed a new modular toolset to optimize covert operations. Multiple tools … Read more