U.S. Charges Three Iranian Nationals for Election Interference and Cybercrimes

September 28, 2024 at 02:24AM Three Iranian nationals, allegedly employed with the IRGC, were charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for targeting officials and political campaigns to steal sensitive data, aiming to undermine the U.S. electoral process. They are accused of engaging in hack-and-leak operations and a wide-ranging hacking campaign. The U.S. government has … Read more

Iranian hackers charged for ‘hack-and-leak’ plot to influence election

September 27, 2024 at 03:50PM The U.S. Department of Justice revealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a scheme to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election through a “hack-and-leak” campaign. Based on the meeting notes, the U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment charging three Iranian hackers with a “hack-and-leak” campaign targeting to … Read more

Philippines Pummeled by Assortment of Cyberattacks & Misinformation Tied to China

April 26, 2024 at 03:13PM Cyberattacks on the Philippines are on the rise, with targets including government and educational institutions. These attacks aim to spread misinformation and sow discontent, attributed to Chinese-backed hackers. Increased tensions between the Philippines and China have led to alliances with the US and Japan for cyber threat-sharing. Recommendations include enhancing … Read more