#cyber-espionage

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RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago
EU data protection

Estonian PM Says Won't Be Intimidated By Russian Arrest Warrant

German security authorities shut down a Russian espionage network with U.S. support.
APT 28 hackers targeted German plans for Ukraine using malware on routers. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago
Europe news

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Discusses Peace Prospects With Chinese Envoy

German security authorities helped shut down a Russian espionage network targeting Ukraine plans.
APT 28 installed malware on routers for Russian military intelligence operations. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago
EU data protection

Germany Says Helped U.S. Shut Down Russian Computer Spy Network

German authorities helped shut down Russian espionage network
APT 28 conducted cyberattacks on German targets for GRU [ more ]
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botnet
BleepingComputer
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

FBI disrupts Russian Moobot botnet infecting Ubiquiti routers

FBI dismantled a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russian GRU for malicious activities.
GRU repurposed Moobot malware created by cybercriminals to orchestrate cyber espionage activities globally. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Feds go Fancy Bear hunting, take down Russia's GRU botnet

The US government has disrupted a botnet used by Russia's GRU military intelligence unit for cyber espionage activities.
The botnet was composed of infected home and small business routers. [ more ]
BleepingComputer
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

FBI disrupts Moobot botnet used by Russian military hackers

The FBI took down a botnet of SOHO routers used by Russia's GRU for cyber espionage purposes.
The GRU leveraged existing malware to repurpose the botnet and target US and foreign governments as well as corporate organizations. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese spy agencies are increasing, say analysts

Cyber-attacks by Chinese intelligence agencies are escalating worldwide.
Analysts believe Chinese hackers aim to gather political, military, and commercial information through cyber-espionage. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?

US and UK imposed sanctions on China for cyber espionage campaign
China's state-backed groups APT 31 and APT 40 behind cyber-attacks [ more ]
TechRepublic
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK's NCSC Issues Warning as SVR Hackers Target Cloud Services

Russian state hackers are targeting organizations moving to the cloud, focusing on weaknesses in cloud services for initial access.
APT29, linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, is expanding its cyberattacks to various sectors and adapting techniques for cloud-based environments. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

US charges Iranian with attacks against defense contractors

Iranian national indicted for cyber espionage
Spear phishing and hacking techniques used to compromise US targets [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Russia's Cozy Bear spotted diving into cloud environments

Cozy Bear, responsible for the SolarWinds attack, has expanded to target cloud environments and diversified victim categories.
Five Eyes governments issue a joint advisory warning of Cozy Bear expanding targets and methods, including targeting organizations via cloud services. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Leaked document trove shows a Chinese hacking scheme focused on harassing dissidents

Chinese company's leaked documents reveal cyber espionage operations targeting dissidents globally.
Documents detail hacking operations, target lists, marketing materials, and potential surveillance of Uyghur population. [ more ]
CyberScoop
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Leaked documents show how firm supports Chinese hacking operations

Chinese contractors complain about low pay and gamble in office while supporting hacking operations.
Leaked documents from I-SOON show concrete details of China's cyber espionage ecosystem driven by government targeting requirements. [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago
EU data protection

Armenian, Azerbaijani Leaders Say Foreign Ministers To Meet Soon

German authorities helped shut down a Russian espionage network targeting Germany's plans for Ukraine.
APT 28 installed malware on routers for the Russian GRU military intelligence, attacking various EU and NATO countries. [ more ]
CyberScoop
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

CISA orders Ivanti devices targeted by Chinese hackers be disconnected

Federal agencies running Ivanti Connect Secure or Ivanti Policy Secure devices must disconnect them due to cyber espionage linked to China.
CISA has issued instructions for updating and bringing the devices back online. [ more ]
TechCrunch
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

US indicts alleged Russian hackers for years-long cyber espionage campaign against Western countries | TechCrunch

U.S. authorities have indicted two hackers linked to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) for cyber espionage.
The hackers targeted government officials, think tanks, and journalists using spear-phishing emails. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

UK, US accuse Russia of cyber-espionage campaign against top politicians

The UK government and the United States have accused Russian security services of engaging in a cyber-espionage campaign against politicians and organizations.
Losses from cyber attacks in 2018 amounted to at least $45 billion, according to a report. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

UK accuses Russia of attempted election interference through cyberattacks

Moscow denies UK claims of a cyber-espionage campaign aimed at meddling in the next general election.
Two Russian operatives have been sanctioned for their involvement in spear-phishing campaigns. [ more ]
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