U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Firm Over Major Government and Telecom Hacks
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Chinese cybersecurity company and hacker linked to major breaches of government systems and telecommunications networks. The actions target actors connected to the Silk Typhoon group's infiltration of Treasury workstations and the largest telecommunications hack in U.S. history.
Russian Military Plot to Target US Flights with Explosive Cargo Uncovered
US intelligence reveals Russian GRU's sophisticated operation to plant incendiary devices in cargo destined for American flights, leading to heightened security measures. The plot, discovered after suspicious cargo fires across Europe, prompted stern warnings to Moscow and reinforced screening protocols.
Chinese Hacker Group Launches Major Cyber Espionage Campaign Against Japanese Government and Industry
A Chinese state-linked hacker group called Mirror Face has conducted over 200 cyberattacks against Japanese government agencies and corporations between 2019-2024. The sophisticated phishing campaign targeted sensitive information related to national security, aerospace, and semiconductor industries.
U.S. Intelligence Agencies Split Over Havana Syndrome Foreign Involvement Theory
Recent intelligence has prompted some U.S. agencies to revise their stance on Havana syndrome, suggesting increased likelihood of foreign actors using energy weapons against diplomats. This shift challenges the 2023 CIA assessment that dismissed foreign involvement, while the White House appears increasingly convinced of external interference.
Ukrainian Hackers Deal Devastating Blow to Major Russian Internet Provider
Ukrainian hackers successfully disrupted operations at Nodex, a St. Petersburg-based internet provider, claiming to have completely wiped their systems. The cyberattack comes as Russia accelerates efforts to isolate its domestic internet, highlighting the evolving digital warfare between the two nations.
Chinese State Hackers Infiltrate Major US Telecom Networks in Widespread Cyberespionage Campaign
A sophisticated Chinese hacking operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon' has compromised at least a dozen major US telecommunications providers, including Charter Communications and Windstream. The breaches raise alarm about America's communications infrastructure security and have prompted stricter federal regulations.
German Authorities Uncover Russian Spy Ring: Three Russian-German Nationals Face Espionage Charges
German prosecutors charge three Russian-German dual citizens with espionage for allegedly gathering military intelligence and planning sabotage operations for Russian secret services. The suspects conducted surveillance of strategic locations in Bavaria and plotted attacks on infrastructure supporting Ukraine military aid.
China's Cyber Assault: Unraveling the Wave of State-Sponsored Attacks on US Infrastructure
A series of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting US government agencies and telecommunications giants has been attributed to Chinese state-sponsored hackers, marking what FBI officials call China's most extensive cyber-espionage campaign. The breaches have compromised sensitive data across multiple sectors, including the Treasury Department and major telecom providers.
Russian Intelligence Used AI Server to Spread Election Disinformation in US
A Moscow-based organization funded by Russian intelligence operated an AI server to generate and distribute fake news during the 2024 US presidential election. The group created a network of over 100 deceptive websites and produced manipulated content targeting political candidates.
China's Global Spy Network: How Beijing Turns Its Diaspora Into Intelligence Assets
Chinese authorities are orchestrating a vast intelligence-gathering operation by pressuring overseas Chinese nationals to act as informal agents. Through incentives and coercion, Beijing leverages family ties to collect sensitive information about foreign technologies, businesses and policies.