Tag: government
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APT36 hackers abuse Linux .desktop files to install malware in new attacks
The Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are using Linux .desktop files to load malware in new attacks against government and defense entities in India. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt36-hackers-abuse-linux-desktop-files-to-install-malware/
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APT36 hackers abuse Linux .desktop files to install malware
The Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are using Linux .desktop files to load malware in new attacks against government and defense entities in India. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt36-hackers-abuse-linux-desktop-files-to-install-malware/
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Hackers Target Phones of Military-Linked Individuals in South Asia Using New Spy Tools
Cyber threat actors have launched sophisticated phishing operations aimed at military and government personnel in South Asia, leveraging defense-related lures to distribute malicious archives and applications. Recent detections include ZIP files like >>Coordination of the Chief of Army Staff’s Visit to China.zip,
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Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow
A small-town water system, a county hospital, and a local school district may not seem like front-line targets in global conflict, but they are. These organizations face daily … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/22/critical-infrastructure-sltt-cybersecurity-priorities/
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FTC warns tech companies not to weaken encryption, free speech practices for foreign governments
Chair Ferguson cited the E.U.’s Digital Service Act and the U.K.’s Online Safety Act as statutes that incentivize U.S. tech companies “to censor speech, including speech outside of Europe.” First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ftc-ferguson-tech-companies-weakening-encryption-data-privacy-free-speech/
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Russian Hackers Hitting Critical Infrastructure, FBI Warns
Tags: cisco, cyberespionage, espionage, exploit, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, russia, vulnerabilityState-Sponsored Espionage Group Tied to Exploits of No-Longer-Supported Cisco Gear. Russian intelligence hackers are using obsolete and unpatched equipment made by networking mainstay Cisco Systems to further stealthy and ongoing cyberespionage operations, the U.S. federal government warned Wednesday. Hackers exploit a vulnerability in the Smart Install feature of Cisco devices. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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PPN 01/24: What It Means and How Businesses Can Prepare
In January 2024, the UK Cabinet Office issued a new Procurement Policy Note (PPN 01/24) aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across the public sector supply chain. The policy, which came into effect on 1 April 2024, sets out new requirements for suppliers bidding on central government contracts. Most notably, organisations bidding for contracts worth £5 million…
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Hackers who exposed North Korean government hacker explain why they did it
The two self-described hacktivists said they had access to the North Korean spy’s computer for around four months before deciding what they had found should be made public. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/08/21/hackers-who-exposed-north-korean-government-hacker-explain-why-they-did-it/
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Microsoft restricts Chinese firms’ access to vulnerability warnings after hacking concerns
Tags: access, china, compliance, cybersecurity, data, government, hacking, intelligence, microsoft, service, threat, vulnerability, windowsEnterprise operations fallout: Microsoft’s decision may have broader operational consequences for multinational corporations (MNCs), particularly those with significant operations in China. For some, the move adds pressure to an already delicate balancing act between geopolitical expectations and local compliance risks.”MNCs operating in China already know they are in the crosshairs of both the Chinese and…
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Hack of North Korean Spy’s Computer Exposes 8.9 GB of Espionage Operations
A North Korean spy’s computer was hacked, leaking phishing logs, stolen South Korean government email platform source code, and links to Chinese hackers. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-north-korea-spy-hack-espionage/
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DPRK, China Suspected in South Korean Embassy Attacks
Detailed spear-phishing emails sent to European government entities in Seoul are being tied to North Korea, China, or both. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/china-dprk-south-korean-embassy-attacks
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Warlock ransomware: What you need to know
The Warlock ransomware has hit a number of organisations including government agencies and departments, and most recently UK-based telecoms firm Colt. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/warlock-ransomware-what-you-need-know
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Warlock ransomware: What you need to know
The Warlock ransomware has hit a number of organisations including government agencies and departments, and most recently UK-based telecoms firm Colt. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/warlock-ransomware-what-you-need-know
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New zero-day startup offers $20 million for tools that can hack any smartphone
Prices for hacking tools that allow governments to break into mobile phones keep going up, thanks to efforts by tech firms shoring up their cybersecurity. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/08/20/new-zero-day-startup-offers-20-million-for-tools-that-can-hack-any-smartphone/
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End well, this won’t: UK commissioner suggests govt stops kids from using VPNs
Dame Rachel de Souza says under-18s are laughing off the Online Safety Act’s age blocks First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/08/19/uk_commissioner_suggests_govt_stop/
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UK Retreats on Apple Encryption Backdoor Demand Following US Pressure
US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, stated that her government persuaded the UK to withdraw its controversial demand First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-retreats-apple-encryption/
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Asian Orgs Shift Cybersecurity Requirements to Suppliers
The uptick in breaches in Asia has prompted a Japanese chipmaker and the Singaporean government to require vendors to pass cybersecurity checks to do business. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/breaches-rise-asian-orgs-cybersecurity-requirements-suppliers
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US Intel Chief Celebrates UK Retreat on Apple Backdoor Order
Tulsi Gabbard Takes Credit After Apparent British Reversal of Backdoor Request. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the United Kingdom has apparently reversed course on a demand for Apple to provide the government with a backdoor into its advanced iCloud encrypted protections following growing criticism from U.S. lawmakers and privacy advocates. First seen…
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Highly Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Exposed by Unsecured Database
Nearly a million records, which appear to be linked to a medical cannabis card company in Ohio, included Social Security numbers, government IDs, health conditions, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/highly-sensitive-medical-cannabis-patient-data-exposed-by-unsecured-database/
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Highly Sensitive Medical Cannabis Patient Data Exposed by Unsecured Database
Nearly a million records, which appear to be linked to a medical cannabis card company in Ohio, included Social Security numbers, government IDs, health conditions, and more. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/highly-sensitive-medical-cannabis-patient-data-exposed-by-unsecured-database/
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UK abandons Apple backdoor demand after US diplomatic pressure
The United Kingdom has withdrawn its demand that Apple create a backdoor to its encrypted cloud systems following months of diplomatic pressure from the United States, according to a statement from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Gabbard announced the decision Monday on X, stating that the U.S. government had worked closely with British partners…
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US spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand
Tulsi Gabbard said that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also participated in the negotiations with the U.K. government over its once-secret demand to Apple. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/08/19/us-spy-chief-says-uk-has-dropped-its-apple-backdoor-demand/
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US spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand
Tulsi Gabbard said that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance also participated in the negotiations with the U.K. government over its once-secret demand to Apple. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/08/19/us-spy-chief-says-uk-has-dropped-its-apple-backdoor-demand/
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New Android Attack Targets Indian Users with Free Electricity Subsidy to Install Malware
A newly identified Android phishing campaign is aggressively targeting Indian users by masquerading as the legitimate PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a government initiative approved in February 2024 that offers subsidies for solar rooftop installations, covering up to 60% of costs for systems under 2kW and 40% for those up to 3kW. Attackers leverage…
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U.K. Government Drops Apple Encryption Backdoor Order After U.S. Civil Liberties Pushback
The U.K. government has apparently abandoned its plans to force Apple to weaken encryption protections and include a backdoor that would have enabled access to the protected data of U.S. citizens.U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard, in a statement posted on X, said the U.S. government had been working with its partners with…