September 21, 2024 at 10:19AM Ukraine restricts government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from using Telegram due to national security concerns. The ban was announced by the National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity, citing the app’s use by the enemy for cyber attacks and intelligence gathering. Personal phones and official duties are exempt from the … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 02:54PM Ukraine bans government officials, military, and critical infrastructure workers from installing Telegram on state-issued devices due to national security concerns during the war with Russia. The ban stems from the app’s alleged use by Russia for cyberattacks and location tracking. Ukrainian users can still use Telegram on personal devices. Based … Read more
September 20, 2024 at 01:39PM Ukraine’s National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity has restricted the use of Telegram messaging app due to national security concerns, particularly its security risks in the ongoing war with Russia. This includes concerns over Russian intelligence accessing user data. The ban applies to government, military, and critical infrastructure personnel, while ordinary … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 04:50PM Iranian cyber attackers attempted to send stolen files from the Trump campaign to the Biden camp, without a response. The American agencies did not find any indication of the recipients replying. Similarly, Russian and Chinese actors seek to exploit US societal divisions and influence the election process. Meanwhile, Microsoft warns … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 10:54AM Chinese national Song Wu, employed by AVIC, was indicted in the U.S. for spear-phishing to access NASA, universities, and private companies’ software. The stolen data could be utilized in aerospace and military applications. Another Chinese national, Jia Wei, was separately charged for infiltrating a U.S. communications firm. In the UK, … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 08:45AM The U.S. Department of Treasury has imposed sanctions on Intellexa Consortium executives and entities involved in the development and distribution of Predator spyware. The consortium is described as an international network of companies selling invasive spyware. The action follows a resurgence of Predator spyware activity and Apple’s decision to dismiss … Read more
September 16, 2024 at 12:36PM The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on five executives and one entity associated with the Intellexa Consortium for developing and distributing Predator commercial spyware. This spyware, used by state-sponsored actors and governments, allowed access to sensitive information on victims’ smartphones. The sanctions aim to deter the misuse … Read more
September 10, 2024 at 01:38AM China has established a strong lead in quantum networking technology, particularly in quantum communication and secure data transmission through quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum internet demonstration. However, the US maintains an edge in quantum computing and allied nations excel in developing quantum algorithms. The report underscores the need for … Read more
September 6, 2024 at 10:05AM Summary: Protecting critical infrastructure from state-sponsored cyber threats, such as Volt Typhoon, is crucial for public safety and national security. Transparency, information sharing, and strong partnerships between public and private sectors are essential for combating these threats. Utilizing software bills of materials and observability can help enhance cybersecurity efforts and … Read more
August 23, 2024 at 10:34AM The US is suing Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and its contracting entity, Georgia Tech Research Corporation (GTRC), for alleged failures to meet Department of Defense cybersecurity standards. This includes issues with safeguarding controlled unclassified information and purportedly submitting a false cybersecurity assessment score. The university is also under … Read more