state-sponsored hacking

Russian Government evaluates the immunity to hackers acting in the interests of RussiaRussian Government evaluates the immunity to hackers acting in the interests of Russia

Russian Government evaluates the immunity to hackers acting in the interests of Russia

The Russian Government proposed to give a sort of immunity to the hackers that operate in the interests of Moscow.…

2 years ago
Zurich chief warned that cyber attacks will become uninsurableZurich chief warned that cyber attacks will become uninsurable

Zurich chief warned that cyber attacks will become uninsurable

The chief executive of insurance giant Zurich warns that cyber attacks, rather than natural catastrophes, will become uninsurable. Mario Greco,…

2 years ago
Hackers stole sensitive data from Iran’s atomic energy agencyHackers stole sensitive data from Iran’s atomic energy agency

Hackers stole sensitive data from Iran’s atomic energy agency

Iran’s atomic energy agency claims that alleged state-sponsored hackers have compromised its email system. Iran’s atomic energy agency revealed on…

3 years ago
Apple Lockdown Mode will protect users against highly targeted cyberattacksApple Lockdown Mode will protect users against highly targeted cyberattacks

Apple Lockdown Mode will protect users against highly targeted cyberattacks

Apple plans to introduce a security feature, called Lockdown Mode, to protect its users against "highly targeted cyberattacks." The recent wave of…

3 years ago
Charities and NGOs providing support in Ukraine hit by malwareCharities and NGOs providing support in Ukraine hit by malware

Charities and NGOs providing support in Ukraine hit by malware

Malware based attacks are targeting charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing support in Ukraine Charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that…

3 years ago
Russia-linked threat actors breached US cleared defense contractors (CDCs)Russia-linked threat actors breached US cleared defense contractors (CDCs)

Russia-linked threat actors breached US cleared defense contractors (CDCs)

Russia-linked threat actors have breached the network of U.S. cleared defense contractors (CDCs) since at least January 2020. According to…

3 years ago
Spyware, ransomware and Nation-state hacking: Q&A from a recent interviewSpyware, ransomware and Nation-state hacking: Q&A from a recent interview

Spyware, ransomware and Nation-state hacking: Q&A from a recent interview

I transcribed a recent interview, here some questions and answers about nation-state hacking, spyware, and cyber warfare. Enjoy" How has…

3 years ago
Microsoft seized 42 domains used by the China-linked APT15 cyberespionage groupMicrosoft seized 42 domains used by the China-linked APT15 cyberespionage group

Microsoft seized 42 domains used by the China-linked APT15 cyberespionage group

Microsoft seized dozens of malicious domains used by the China-linked APT15 group to target organizations worldwide. Microsoft announced to have obtained…

3 years ago
Google sent over 50,000 warnings of state-sponsored attacks, +33% from same period in 2020Google sent over 50,000 warnings of state-sponsored attacks, +33% from same period in 2020

Google sent over 50,000 warnings of state-sponsored attacks, +33% from same period in 2020

Google revealed to have sent roughly 50,000 alerts of state-sponsored phishing or hacking attempts to customers since January. Google announced…

4 years ago
US DoJ indicts four members of China-linked APT40 cyberespionage groupUS DoJ indicts four members of China-linked APT40 cyberespionage group

US DoJ indicts four members of China-linked APT40 cyberespionage group

US DoJ indicted four members of the China-linked cyberespionage group known as APT40 for hacking various entities between 2011 and…

4 years ago