Tag: espionage
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T-Mobile is one of the victims of the massive Chinese breach of telecom firms
T-Mobile confirmed being a victim of recent hacking campaigns linked to China-based threat actors targeting telecom companies. T-Mobile confirms it was hacked as part of a long-running cyber espionage campaign targeting Telco companies. Recently, the FBI and CISA announced they are continuing to investigate a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign by China-linked threat actors targeting U.S. telecoms,…
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T-Mobile Also Targeted in Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign
T-Mobile has also been targeted by the Chinese group Salt Typhoon in a major espionage campaign targeting US telecom companies. The post T-Mobile Also Targeted in Chinese Telecom Hacking Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/t-mobile-also-targeted-in-chinese-telecom-hacking-campaign/
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TAG-112 Targets Tibetan Community via Waterholing Attack
In a recent report by the Insikt Group, cybersecurity analysts reveal how the China-nexus threat actor TAG-112 has launched a targeted cyber-espionage campaign against the Tibetan community by compromising prominent... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/tag-112-targets-tibetan-community-via-waterholing-attack/
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APT41’s LightSpy Campaign Expands with Advanced DeepData Framework in Targeted Espionage Against Southern Asia
The BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team has uncovered a new chapter in the LightSpy espionage campaign, marking a significant evolution in APT41’s capabilities. The China-linked cyber-espionage group has introduced DeepData,... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/apt41s-lightspy-campaign-expands-with-advanced-deepdata-framework-in-targeted-espionage-against-southern-asia/
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Feds find ‘broad and significant’ China espionage campaign in US telecom networks
The FBI and CISA warned the nation-state affiliated malicious activities are extensive and include the theft of sensitive call records and court-ordered information. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/china-espionage-us-telecom-networks/732947/
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China-linked threat actors compromised multiple telecos and spied on a limited number of U.S. government officials
China-linked threat actors breached U.S. broadband providers and gained access to private communications of a limited number of U.S. government officials. The FBI and CISA continues to investigate a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign by China-linked threat actors targeting U.S. telecoms, compromising networks to steal call records and access private communications, mainly of government and political figures.…
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FBI Updates on ‘Broad and Significant’ Chinese Telecom Hack
US Probe of Chinese Hack Reveals ‘Broad and Significant Cyber Espionage Campaign’. The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an update on their ongoing investigation into a Chinese-linked broad and significant cyber espionage campaign that the agencies said targeted private communications of government and political figures. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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FBI confirms China-backed hackers breached US telecom giants to steal wiretap data
The FBI and CISA say they have uncovered a “broad and significant” China-linked cyber espionage campaign First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/11/14/us-confirms-china-backed-hackers-breached-telecom-providers-to-steal-wiretap-data/
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Massive Telecom Hack Exposes US Officials to Chinese Espionage
The FBI and CISA have confirmed that US officials’ private communications have been compromised First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/telecom-hack-exposes-us-officials/
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FBI confirms China-linked cyber espionage involving breached telecom providers
After months of news reports that Chinese threat actors have breached the networks of US telecommunications and internet service providers, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/14/cyber-espionage-telecommunications-us/
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WIRTE: Hamas-Linked Cyber Espionage Group Now Wielding SameCoin Wiper Malware
Check Point Research recently exposed ongoing activity from WIRTE, a Hamas-affiliated cyber-espionage group, that continues despite the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. Historically focused on espionage, WIRTE has expanded... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/wirte-hamas-linked-cyber-espionage-group-now-wielding-samecoin-wiper-malware/
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Reminder: China-backed crews compromised ‘multiple’ US telcos in ‘significant cyber espionage campaign’
Feds don’t name Salt Typhoon, but describe Beijing band’s alleged deeds First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/14/salt_typhoon_hacked_multiple_telecom/
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Hamas-Affiliated WIRTE Employs SameCoin Wiper in Disruptive Attacks Against Israel
A threat actor affiliated with Hamas has expanded its malicious cyber operations beyond espionage to carry out disruptive attacks that exclusively target Israeli entities.The activity, linked to a group called WIRTE, has also targeted the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, Check Point said in an analysis.”The [Israel-Hamas] conflict has not disrupted the…
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Pentagon Secrets Leaker Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison by a Federal Judge
Teixeira pleaded guilty in March to six counts of the willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act. The post Pentagon Secrets Leaker Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison by a Federal Judge appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/pentagon-secrets-leaker-jack-teixeira-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-by-a-federal-judge/
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APT36 Refines Tools in Attacks on Indian Targets
The Pakistan-based advanced persistent threat actor has been carrying on a cyber-espionage campaign targeting organizations on the subcontinent for mo… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/apt36-refines-tools-attacks-indian-targets
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Hamas-affiliated Threat Actor WIRTE Continues its Middle East Operations and Moves to Disruptive Activity
ey findings: Introduction WIRTE is a Middle Eastern Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groupactivesince at least 2018. The group is primarily known for engaging in politically motivated cyber-espionage, focusing on intelligence gathering likely linked to regional geopolitical conflicts. WIRTE isbelievedto be a subgroup connected to Gaza Cybergang, a cluster affiliated with Hamas. Since late 2023, Check…
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Sri Lanka: New Target for T04 APT Group
In a recent report by cybersecurity expert Nimantha Deshappriya, details have emerged about a sustained cyber-espionage campaign orchestrated by the a… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/sri-lanka-new-target-for-t-apt-04-apt-group/
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IcePeony and Transparent Tribe Target Indian Entities with Cloud-Based Tools
High-profile entities in India have become the target of malicious campaigns orchestrated by the Pakistan-based Transparent Tribe threat actor and a previously unknown China-nexus cyber espionage group dubbed IcePeony.The intrusions linked to Transparent Tribe involve the use of a malware called ElizaRAT and a new stealer payload dubbed ApoloStealer on specific victims of interest, Check…
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North Korea’s Andariel Pivots to ‘Play’ Ransomware Games
The prominent state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT), aka Jumpy Pisces, appears to be moving away from its primary cyber-espionage motives a… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/north-korea-andariel-play-ransomware
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Russian Espionage Group Targets Ukrainian Military with Malware via Telegram
A suspected Russian hybrid espionage and influence operation has been observed delivering a mix of Windows and Android malware to target the Ukrainian… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/russian-espionage-group-targets.html
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Contagious Interview WageMole: North Korea’s New Cyber Espionage Campaigns
In a recent report, Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovers the creative yet deceptive strategies used by North Korean threat actors to infiltrate Western job markets. Through two interconnected campaigns”, Contagious Interview and WageMole”, these... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/contagious-interview-wagemole-north-koreas-new-cyber-espionage-campaigns/
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APT36 Advances with ElizaRAT and ApoloStealer: New Tactics in Espionage Against India
In a new report, cybersecurity researchers from Check Point detail the evolution of ElizaRAT, a remote access tool (RAT) used by the notorious APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe. The... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/apt36-advances-with-elizarat-and-apolostealer-new-tactics-in-espionage-against-india/
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10 Key Cyber Policy Questions as Trump Preps for Presidency
Tags: china, cyber, cybercrime, disinformation, espionage, hacking, infrastructure, ransomware, russiaBurning Issues Include Russian Hacking, China’s Hitting Critical Infrastructure Four years since Trump’s last term, the cyber picture looks – in many ways – markedly different. How will the incoming administration tackle Russian disinformation and cyber operations against NATO, rampant Chinese cyber espionage, and cybercriminals and ransomware continuing to disrupt businesses? First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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UNC5812: Unmasking the Russian Operation to Sabotage Ukraine’s Military Recruitment
In a revealing discovery, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a suspected Russian espionage campaign aimed at Ukrainian military recruits… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/unc5812-unmasking-the-russian-operation-to-sabotage-ukraines-military-recruitment/
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Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with malware
Suspected Russia-linked espionage group UNC5812 targets Ukraine’s military with Windows and Android malware via Telegram. Google TAG and Mandiant obse… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/170346/cyber-warfare-2/unc5812-targets-ukraines-military-malware.html
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Russian hackers deliver malicious RDP configuration files to thousands
Tags: blizzard, cyber, espionage, government, group, hacker, intelligence, malicious, russia, serviceMidnight Blizzard a cyber espionage group that has been linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) is targeting government, academia, de… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/10/30/midnight-blizzard-spearphishing-rdp-file/
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FakeCall Android Trojan Evolves with New Evasion Tactics and Expanded Espionage Capabilities
The FakeCall Android banking trojan now employs advanced evasion tactics and expanded surveillance capabilities, posing heightened risks for banks and… First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/fakecall-android-trojan-evolves-with-new-evasion-tactics-and-expanded-espionage-capabilities/
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North Korean Cyber Espionage Group Tenacious Pungsan Compromises Open-Source Repositories with Backdoored npm Packages
In a recent report, the Datadog Security Research Team exposed the latest nefarious activities of the Tenacious Pungsan group, a North Korean cyber-es… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/north-korean-cyber-espionage-group-tenacious-pungsan-compromises-open-source-repositories-with-backdoored-npm-packages/
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Cyber-Espionage Campaign Unveiled: Operation Cobalt Whisper Hits Sensitive Industries
Quick Heal’s SEQRITE Labs has recently uncovered a significant cyber-espionage campaign dubbed Operation Cobalt Whisper, targeting sensitive industrie… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/cyber-espionage-campaign-unveiled-operation-cobalt-whisper-hits-sensitive-industries/