#EspionageThreats

US says Chinese hackers breached multiple telecom providers

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October 28, 2024 at 12:09PM The FBI and CISA reported that Chinese hackers breached U.S. telecommunications providers, prompting investigations and alerts to affected entities. Emphasizing collaboration to mitigate threats, the U.S. government encourages potentially compromised organizations to report incidents. Canada also detected cyber scans by Chinese threat actors targeting government and democratic institutions, urging enhanced … Read more

Recent OT and Espionage Attacks Linked to Russia’s Sandworm, Now Named APT44

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April 17, 2024 at 08:48AM Mandiant’s report details the recent activities of the Russian Sandworm group, now tracked as APT44, known for disruptive malware and cyber operations tied to conventional military activities. APT44 has been linked to several cyber incidents, hacktivist personas, supply chain attacks, and espionage activities, uncovering new connections and disruptive tactics. Summary: … Read more

Australian spy chief fears sabotage of critical infrastructure

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February 28, 2024 at 09:04PM ASIO’s director general, Mike Burgess, warned of ongoing threats from adversaries trying to disrupt critical infrastructure through cyber attacks. He noted increased interest in sabotage from terrorists, foreign spies, and extremists, highlighting a nation-state’s sophisticated reconnaissance efforts. Burgess also revealed a foreign intelligence group’s subversion of an Australian politician and … Read more