Tag: government
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Polymorphic AI malware exists, but it’s not what you think
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, business, ciso, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybercrime, detection, edr, email, espionage, government, group, identity, infrastructure, malicious, malware, marketplace, mfa, monitoring, phishing, radius, ransomware, risk, soc, technology, theft, threat, toolwhat the code block should do, or how it’s going to evade an antivirus. It’s just working under the assumption that Gemini just instinctively knows how to evade antiviruses (it doesn’t). There’s also no entropy to ensure the ‘self-modifying’ code differs from previous versions, or any guardrails to ensure it actually works. The function was…
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Japanese Firms Suffer Long Tail of Ransomware Damage
Ransomware actors have targeted manufacturers, retailers, and the Japanese government, with many organizations requiring months to recover. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/japanese-firms-suffer-long-tail-ransomware-damage
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Khashoggi widow files complaint in France alleging Saudi government infected devices with spyware
A French judge will determine whether investigators should proceed with a complaint from the widow of slain writer Jamal Khashoggi alleging that Saudi Arabia deployed spyware on her devices before his killing. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/khashoggi-widow-legal-complaint-filed-alleging-saudi-government-spyware
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MPs maul digital ID plans in Parliamentary debate
MPs brand the government’s digital ID plans ‘un-British’ and ‘an attack on civil liberties’ during debate on the controversial policy First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366636254/MPs-maul-digital-ID-plans-in-parliamentary-debate
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Indiens Regierung nimmt Entscheidung zurück – Staatliche Pflicht-App für neue Handys sorgt in Indien für Kritik
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/indien-anti-cyberbetrug-app-datenschutz-kritik-a-bd9aad84cf1863984f9392f370c47a43/
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Indiens Regierung nimmt Entscheidung zurück – Staatliche Pflicht-App für neue Handys sorgt in Indien für Kritik
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/indien-anti-cyberbetrug-app-datenschutz-kritik-a-bd9aad84cf1863984f9392f370c47a43/
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Ignoring AI in the threat chain could be a costly mistake, experts warn
Tags: ai, attack, automation, ceo, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, government, hacker, skills, sophos, technology, threat, toolHow CISOs could cut through the confusion: The conflicting narratives around AI threats leave many CISOs struggling to reconcile hype with operational reality.Given the emergence of AI-enabled cyber threats amid pushback from some cyber experts who contend these threats are not real, Sophos CEO Joe Levy tells CSO that AI is becoming a “Rorschach test,…
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When it comes to security resilience, cheaper isn’t always better
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cctv, cio, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, government, hacker, healthcare, incident, incident response, jobs, leak, malicious, metric, mfa, monitoring, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, saas, service, soc, software, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustThe hidden trade-offs with resilience: Savings don’t erase risk. They shift it. What looks efficient today becomes exposed tomorrow. Cyber resilience is often the first casualty.Supply chain fragility: Cyber threats thrive on concentration. When procurement consolidates digital services into a single provider to save money, a single breach can have a ripple effect across your…
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When it comes to security resilience, cheaper isn’t always better
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, business, cctv, cio, ciso, cloud, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, encryption, exploit, government, hacker, healthcare, incident, incident response, jobs, leak, malicious, metric, mfa, monitoring, ransomware, RedTeam, resilience, risk, risk-management, saas, service, soc, software, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, zero-trustThe hidden trade-offs with resilience: Savings don’t erase risk. They shift it. What looks efficient today becomes exposed tomorrow. Cyber resilience is often the first casualty.Supply chain fragility: Cyber threats thrive on concentration. When procurement consolidates digital services into a single provider to save money, a single breach can have a ripple effect across your…
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Apple, Google, and Samsung May Soon Activate Always-On GPS in India
India’s government is considering a controversial proposal that could require smartphone manufacturers to enable satellite location tracking on all devices permanently. The plan has sparked significant backlash from major tech companies, including Apple, Google, and Samsung, who argue the measure poses serious privacy and security risks. The proposal originates in India’s telecom industry, specifically the…
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Apple and Google Alert Users Worldwide After New Spyware Activity Surfaces
Evidence shows that certain people have been targeted by malicious actors, often linked to governments or state-backed groups. The post Apple and Google Alert Users Worldwide After New Spyware Activity Surfaces appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-apple-google-spyware-alert/
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Google, Apple Warn of State-Linked Surveillance Threats
Google and Apple have released new global cyber threat notifications, alerting users across dozens of countries to potential targeting by state-linked hackers. The latest warnings reflect growing concerns about government-backed surveillance operations and the expanding commercial spyware marketplace. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/google-apple-spyware-threat-alerts/
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Chinese State Hackers Use New BRICKSTORM Malware Against VMware Systems
CISA, NSA, and Canadian Cyber Centre warn that PRC state-sponsored hackers are using BRICKSTORM, a stealthy Go-based backdoor, for long-term espionage in Government and IT networks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/chinese-state-hackers-brickstorm-vmware-systems/
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China Hackers Using Brickstorm Backdoor to Target Government, IT Entities
Chinese-sponsored groups are using the popular Brickstorm backdoor to access and gain persistence in government and tech firm networks, part of the ongoing effort by the PRC to establish long-term footholds in agency and critical infrastructure IT environments, according to a report by U.S. and Canadian security offices. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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Maryland man sentenced for N. Korea IT worker scheme involving US government contracts
In a case that affected 13 companies, including U.S. government contractors, a Maryland man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for allowing North Korean nationals to use his identity. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/north-korea-it-worker-scheme-maryland-man-sentenced
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China-nexus actor targets multiple US entities with Brickstorm malware
Researchers outline a campaign targeting U.S. companies, and CISA warns of attacks on government services and IT firms. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/china-actor-us-entities-brickstorm-malware/807166/
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Festnahmen in den USA: Ex-IT-Kräfte löschen nach Entlassung massig Behördendaten
Zwei Brüder sollen 96 Datenbanken mit wichtigen Daten der US-Regierung gelöscht haben. Die nun drohenden Haftstrafen wären nicht ihre ersten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nach-entlassung-brueder-wegen-vernichtung-von-us-regierungsdaten-verhaftet-2512-202946.html
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Nach Entlassung: Festnahmen wegen massenhafter Löschung von Behördendaten
Zwei Brüder sollen 96 Datenbanken mit wichtigen Daten der US-Regierung gelöscht haben. Die nun drohenden Haftstrafen wären nicht ihre ersten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nach-entlassung-brueder-wegen-vernichtung-von-us-regierungsdaten-verhaftet-2512-202946.html
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Nach Entlassung: Brüder wegen Vernichtung von US-Regierungsdaten verhaftet
Die Beschuldigten sollen 96 Datenbanken mit wichtigen Daten der US-Regierung gelöscht haben. Die nun drohenden Haftstrafen wären nicht ihre ersten. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/nach-entlassung-brueder-wegen-vernichtung-von-us-regierungsdaten-verhaftet-2512-202946.html
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New Phishing Campaign Impersonates India’s Income Tax Department to Distribute AsyncRAT
In November 2025, security researchers at Raven AI identified a sophisticated zero-day phishing campaign impersonating the Income Tax Department of India, targeting enterprises across the country with a multi-stage malware chain. The attack combined authentic-looking government communications with advanced evasion techniques, delivering both a shellcode-based RAT loader and a malicious executable disguised as a GoTo…
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UK Government Considers Computer Misuse Act Revision
Security Minister Dan Jarvis Endorses Security Researcher Protections. The U.K. government is considering amending its three-decade-old hacking law to include a statutory defense cover for security researchers. The announcement comes amid concerns that the law penalizes white hat hackers for essential security practices. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/uk-government-considers-computer-misuse-act-revision-a-30197
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CISA Warns of ‘Ongoing’ Brickstorm Backdoor Attacks
State-sponsored actors tied to China continue to target VMware vSphere environments at government and technology organizations. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/cisa-ongoing-brickstorm-backdoor-attacks
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AI creates new security risks for OT networks, warns NSA
Tags: ai, cisa, compliance, control, cyber, data, data-breach, government, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, LLM, network, risk, technology, trainingPrinciples for the Secure Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Operational Technology, authored by the NSA in conjunction with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and a global alliance of national security agencies.While the use of AI in critical infrastructure OT is in its early days, the guidance reads like an attempt…
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AI creates new security risks for OT networks, warns NSA
Tags: ai, cisa, compliance, control, cyber, data, data-breach, government, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, LLM, network, risk, technology, trainingPrinciples for the Secure Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Operational Technology, authored by the NSA in conjunction with the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC) and a global alliance of national security agencies.While the use of AI in critical infrastructure OT is in its early days, the guidance reads like an attempt…
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Virginia brothers charged with hacking, deleting federal databases holding FOIA info
Twin brothers with a history of cybercrimes have been arrested on charges of abusing their roles as federal contractors to delete databases storing U.S. government information. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/twin-brothers-arrested-hacking-deleting-foia-databases
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Sanctioned spyware maker Intellexa had direct access to government espionage victims, researchers say
Based on a leaked video, security researchers alleged that Intellexa staffers have remote live access to their customers’ surveillance systems, allowing them to see hacking targets’ personal data. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/12/04/sanctioned-spyware-maker-intellexa-had-direct-access-to-government-espionage-victims-researchers-say/
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From feeds to flows: Using a unified linkage model to operationalize threat intelligence
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, container, control, corporate, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, firewall, framework, github, government, iam, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, ISO-27001, malicious, metric, mitre, monitoring, network, nist, open-source, phishing, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, saas, service, siem, soc, software, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-trustwhat to watch for, but not why it matters or how it moves through your environment.The result is a paradox of abundance: CISOs have more data than ever before, but less operational clarity. Analysts are overwhelmed by indicators disconnected from context or mission relevance.Each feed represents a snapshot of a potential threat, but it does…
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Contractors with hacking records accused of wiping 96 govt databases
U.S. prosecutors have charged two Virginia brothers arrested on Wednesday with allegedly conspiring to steal sensitive information and destroy government databases after being fired from their jobs as federal contractors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/contractors-with-hacking-records-accused-of-wiping-96-govt-databases/
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Student Sells Gov’t, University Sites to Chinese Actors
It’s the best deal going in cybercrime: fully compromised websites belonging to high-value organizations, for just a couple hundred bucks each. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/govt-university-sites-chinese-actors