September 23, 2024 at 07:12PM The Biden administration proposed a rule by the Department of Commerce to ban the import or sale of connected vehicle technologies from Chinese or Russian entities, citing national security concerns. The rule targets vehicle connectivity systems and automated driving systems, due to potential risks of surveillance and infrastructure disruption. Exemptions … 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
August 16, 2024 at 09:21AM Two Russia-linked threat actors have been targeting entities critical of Russia through ongoing spear-phishing campaigns since 2023. Phishing emails impersonating Proton email service staff members have been sent to international NGOs, media organizations, Russian opposition figures, and US and European NGOs, posing serious risks to the targets. The attacks involve … Read more
October 19, 2023 at 11:05AM State-sponsored threat actors from Russia and China are exploiting the WinRAR vulnerability in unpatched systems to deliver malware. Google TAG has observed attacks targeting organizations in Ukraine and Papua New Guinea. The flaw is a known vulnerability in WinRAR, but many systems remain vulnerable. Patching remains a global challenge for … Read more