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
August 20, 2024 at 05:36PM Two Congressional representatives, Rep. John Moolenaar and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, have called for an investigation into TP-Link Technologies, the leading Wi-Fi router provider in the US. Concerns have been raised about the company’s routers being manufactured in China, potentially making them vulnerable to state-sponsored hacking and compliance with Chinese intelligence … Read more
August 20, 2024 at 08:01AM The U.S. government warns of Iran’s increased cyber operations targeting Presidential campaigns, seeking to influence the American public and access sensitive election-related information. Iran aims to sow doubts about U.S. democratic institutions and has engaged in aggressive cyber activities and misinformation spreading. Authorities encourage reporting suspicious activity and assure the … Read more
August 16, 2024 at 04:36PM The Central Bank of Iran and other banks in the country experienced a significant cyberattack causing disruption in the financial system. It is believed to be one of the largest cyberattacks on Iran’s state infrastructure, involving theft of account holder information. This occurred amidst heightened tensions including threats of retaliation … Read more