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.
North Korean Hackers Target Nuclear Engineers with Advanced CookiePlus Malware
Notorious Lazarus Group launches sophisticated cyber attacks against nuclear industry employees using deceptive job recruitment tactics and new CookiePlus malware. The campaign, part of 'Operation Dream Job', demonstrates the group's evolving capabilities as North Korean hackers doubled their cryptocurrency theft to $1.34 billion in 2024.
Salt Typhoon: Chinese Hackers Steal Phone Records of 1M+ Americans in Massive Intelligence Breach
Chinese state hackers compromised major U.S. telecom providers to steal phone metadata of over one million Americans, primarily in Washington D.C. The sophisticated 'Salt Typhoon' campaign exposed call records, text messages and location data, raising serious privacy concerns.
The Mask APT Returns: Advanced Cyber Espionage Group Targets Latin America After Decade of Silence
A sophisticated state-sponsored hacking group known as The Mask has emerged from a 10-year hiatus, launching new attacks against Latin American organizations. The group demonstrates enhanced capabilities through custom malware and innovative infection techniques, raising concerns in the cybersecurity landscape.
The Mask APT Group Returns: Advanced Cross-Platform Espionage Campaign Targets Latin America
A sophisticated cyber-espionage group called The Mask has resurfaced with enhanced multi-platform malware capabilities targeting organizations across Latin America. The threat actor's evolved arsenal includes new frameworks for Windows, macOS, and mobile systems, demonstrating their persistent threat in global cyber-espionage.
US Private Equity Giant Acquires Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon in $900M Deal
AE Industrial Partners has purchased Israeli intelligence firm Paragon for up to $900 million, gaining access to sophisticated messaging surveillance technology. The deal highlights growing Western investment in Israeli surveillance capabilities despite increased scrutiny of spyware companies.