Chinese Hackers Breach Juniper Networks Routers With Custom Backdoors and RootkitsUNC3886 is targeting end-of-life Juniper MX routers to deploy custom backdoors, showcasing advanced cyber espionage techniques.
EFF In Conversation With Ron Deibert on Chasing ShadowsDigital espionage is an ongoing threat that impacts democracy and personal privacy.The Citizen Lab plays a crucial role in uncovering cyber espionage and protecting individuals.
Leaked Documents Show Plot to Dox Anonymous Wikipedia Editors Using Hacking and Facial RecognitionRight-wing groups are targeting Wikipedia with cyber espionage and doxxing tactics to manipulate online narratives.
The Increasing Threat of Cyber Espionage and Its Impact on Trade Secret ProtectionCyber espionage significantly threatens businesses by compromising trade secrets, leading to financial losses and loss of trust.
China-Backed Hackers Leverage SIGTRAN, GSM Protocols to Infiltrate Telecom NetworksA new cyber espionage group, Liminal Panda, has targeted telecommunications entities in South Asia and Africa since 2020 for intelligence collection.
T-Mobile US 'monitoring' China's 'industry-wide attack'T-Mobile is monitoring an industry-wide cyber-espionage campaign linked to Chinese hackers, ensuring customer data remains secure.
Russia clings to malware as attacks on Ukraine persistRussia's malware tactics in Ukraine have intensified, with a reported 90% increase, adapting creatively to circumvent existing email protections.
Malware linked to Salt Typhoon used to hack telcos around the worldSalt Typhoon represents a significant threat with sophisticated tactics in cyber-espionage targeting telecommunications and government networks globally.
Chinese Volt Typhoon Exploits Versa Director Flaw, Targets U.S. and Global IT SectorsVolt Typhoon exploited a significant vulnerability in Versa Director affecting multiple sectors, exploiting vulnerabilities in administration privileges.The ongoing cyber espionage campaign by Volt Typhoon highlights the risks associated with unpatched systems, particularly in high-severity scenarios.
Lazarus Group Spotted Targeting Nuclear Engineers with CookiePlus MalwareThe Lazarus Group utilizes a sophisticated infection chain in cyber espionage attacks, targeting employees in critical sectors with deceptive job offers.
China-Backed Hackers Leverage SIGTRAN, GSM Protocols to Infiltrate Telecom NetworksA new cyber espionage group, Liminal Panda, has targeted telecommunications entities in South Asia and Africa since 2020 for intelligence collection.
T-Mobile US 'monitoring' China's 'industry-wide attack'T-Mobile is monitoring an industry-wide cyber-espionage campaign linked to Chinese hackers, ensuring customer data remains secure.
Russia clings to malware as attacks on Ukraine persistRussia's malware tactics in Ukraine have intensified, with a reported 90% increase, adapting creatively to circumvent existing email protections.
Malware linked to Salt Typhoon used to hack telcos around the worldSalt Typhoon represents a significant threat with sophisticated tactics in cyber-espionage targeting telecommunications and government networks globally.
Chinese Volt Typhoon Exploits Versa Director Flaw, Targets U.S. and Global IT SectorsVolt Typhoon exploited a significant vulnerability in Versa Director affecting multiple sectors, exploiting vulnerabilities in administration privileges.The ongoing cyber espionage campaign by Volt Typhoon highlights the risks associated with unpatched systems, particularly in high-severity scenarios.
Lazarus Group Spotted Targeting Nuclear Engineers with CookiePlus MalwareThe Lazarus Group utilizes a sophisticated infection chain in cyber espionage attacks, targeting employees in critical sectors with deceptive job offers.
China-Linked Hackers Compromise ISP to Deploy Malicious Software UpdatesEvasive Panda compromised an ISP to distribute malware updates to target companies, showcasing advanced tactics.The threat actor is linked to a new strain of macOS malware named MACMA and has a history of sophisticated cyber espionage activities.
APT28 Targets Diplomats with HeadLace Malware via Car Sale Phishing LureA Russia-linked threat actor used a car-for-sale phishing lure to distribute a modular Windows backdoor named HeadLace targeting diplomats and European networks.
Chinese cyber espionage campaign targets 'dozens' of Western governments, Dutch officials sayChinese-linked cyber espionage operation infiltrated Western governments, international organizations, and defense industry using a new remote access trojan named 'Coathanger.'
Cyber Espionage Group XDSpy Targets Companies in Russia and MoldovaA little-known cyber espionage group XDSpy targeted companies in Russia and Moldova using phishing emails with malware like DSDownloader.
ORBs: Hacking groups' new favourite way of keeping their attacks hidden | Computer WeeklyCyber-espionage groups are increasingly using ORB networks to hide their attacks and make attribution challenging.
Iran's MuddyWater phishes Israel with custom backdoorMuddyWater, an Iranian cyber espionage group, has upgraded its malware to target Israeli organizations using phishing campaigns with a new backdoor named BugSleep.
Chinese cyber espionage campaign targets 'dozens' of Western governments, Dutch officials sayChinese-linked cyber espionage operation infiltrated Western governments, international organizations, and defense industry using a new remote access trojan named 'Coathanger.'
Cyber Espionage Group XDSpy Targets Companies in Russia and MoldovaA little-known cyber espionage group XDSpy targeted companies in Russia and Moldova using phishing emails with malware like DSDownloader.
ORBs: Hacking groups' new favourite way of keeping their attacks hidden | Computer WeeklyCyber-espionage groups are increasingly using ORB networks to hide their attacks and make attribution challenging.
Iran's MuddyWater phishes Israel with custom backdoorMuddyWater, an Iranian cyber espionage group, has upgraded its malware to target Israeli organizations using phishing campaigns with a new backdoor named BugSleep.
North Korea-backed cyber espionage campaign targets UK militaryNorth Korean state-backed hackers target secrets related to military and nuclear industries in US, UK, South Korea, Japan, and India.
North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC saysA North Korea-backed cyber group, Andariel, has been stealing military and nuclear secrets globally.
US Department of State puts $10 million bounty on North Korean hacker's head as agencies issue warning about APT45The US Department of State offers $10 million reward for information on North Korean hacker Rim Jong Hyok and his group APT45's cyber activities, including targeting US hospitals and healthcare providers.
North Korea-backed cyber espionage campaign targets UK militaryNorth Korean state-backed hackers target secrets related to military and nuclear industries in US, UK, South Korea, Japan, and India.
North Korea-backed cyber group sought to steal nuclear secrets, NCSC saysA North Korea-backed cyber group, Andariel, has been stealing military and nuclear secrets globally.
US Department of State puts $10 million bounty on North Korean hacker's head as agencies issue warning about APT45The US Department of State offers $10 million reward for information on North Korean hacker Rim Jong Hyok and his group APT45's cyber activities, including targeting US hospitals and healthcare providers.
U.S. Indicts North Korean in Ransomware Attacks and Theft of Military DataNorth Korean man indicted for cyber theft from US military bases, defense contractors, NASA, and Asian companies, revealing North Korea's cybercrime capabilities.
This new hacker group is targeting software developers with phony job offers and fake projectsA new hacking group 'Moonstone Sleet' uses various deceptive tactics like fake job tests and a fake tank game to target software developers for espionage and financial gain.
North Korean Hackers Shift from Cyber Espionage to Ransomware AttacksNorth Korea-linked APT45 expanding into financially-motivated ransomware attacks.APT45 frequently targets critical infrastructure and has a long history of cyber operations.Military intelligence organizations like APT45 are increasingly involved in financially-motivated cybercrime.
U.S. Indicts North Korean in Ransomware Attacks and Theft of Military DataNorth Korean man indicted for cyber theft from US military bases, defense contractors, NASA, and Asian companies, revealing North Korea's cybercrime capabilities.
This new hacker group is targeting software developers with phony job offers and fake projectsA new hacking group 'Moonstone Sleet' uses various deceptive tactics like fake job tests and a fake tank game to target software developers for espionage and financial gain.
North Korean Hackers Shift from Cyber Espionage to Ransomware AttacksNorth Korea-linked APT45 expanding into financially-motivated ransomware attacks.APT45 frequently targets critical infrastructure and has a long history of cyber operations.Military intelligence organizations like APT45 are increasingly involved in financially-motivated cybercrime.
UK not heeding warning over China threat, says ex-cybersecurity chiefThe UK needs to pay more attention to China's cyber-espionage tactics targeting critical infrastructure.
China's APT41 crew adds stealthy malware to its toolboxAPT41, a Chinese cyber espionage group, likely added new malware tools DodgeBox and MoonWalk, targeting global victims. US government has charged APT41 members with network intrusions.
Cybersecurity Agencies Warn of China-linked APT40's Rapid Exploit AdaptationAPT40, a China-linked cyber espionage group, swiftly exploits new security flaws; targeted various countries since 2013, attributed to China's Ministry of State Security in 2021.
Thousands of Fortinet's FortiGate edge devices were exposed in a Chinese-backed hacking campaignA cyber espionage campaign targeting Fortinet's FortiGate devices, named Coathanger, may be more widespread than initially thought.