Cisco Talos observed Chinese hackers pivoting from a compromised device operated by one telecom to target a device in another telecom.
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How China Pinned University Cyberattacks on NSA Hackers
A researcher dives into Chinese reports attributing cyberattacks on Northwestern Polytechnical University to the NSA’s TAO division.
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Chinese APT Tools Found in Ransomware Schemes, Blurring Attribution Lines
China-linked cyberespionage toolkits are popping up in ransomware attacks, forcing defenders to rethink how they combat state-backed hackers.
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North Korean Fake IT Workers More Aggressively Extorting Enterprises
North Korean fake IT workers are more aggressively extorting their employers in response to law enforcement actions.
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North Korea Hackers Linked to Breach of German Missile Manufacturer
The targeting of Diehl Defence is significant because the company specializes in the production of missiles and ammunition.
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US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking
The US has announced charges, sanctions and a $10 million reward for Iranian hackers accused of targeting elections.
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In Other News: Salt Typhoon Hacks US ISPs, China Doxes Hackers, New Tool for AI Attacks
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: China’s Salt Typhoon has hacked US ISPs, China has doxed Taiwanese hackers, and Bishop Fox has a new tool for AI attacks.
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India-Linked Hackers Targeting Pakistani Government, Law Enforcement
The India-linked threat actor SloppyLemming has been targeting government, law enforcement, and other entities in Pakistan.
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Iran Was Behind Thousands of Text Messages Calling for Revenge Over Quran Burnings, Sweden Says
Sweden is accusing Iran of hacking SMS service and sending out thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burnings.
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Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East
Iranian state-sponsored threat actor UNC1860 is operating as an initial access provider to high-profile networks in the Middle East.
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