Tag: government
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Heightened Cyber Threat from Iran Sparks Urgent Calls for Vigilance and Mitigation
Following last week’s U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear sites, cybersecurity experts and government officials are now warning of a possible digital retaliation, a surge in cyber threats originating from Iran. On June 22, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin warning of a >>heightened threat environment
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APT28 hackers use Signal chats to launch new malware attacks on Ukraine
The Russian state-sponsored threat group APT28 is using Signal chats to target government targets in Ukraine with two previously undocumented malware families named BeardShell and SlimAgent. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt28-hackers-use-signal-chats-to-launch-new-malware-attacks-on-ukraine/
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APT36 Hackers Target Indian Defense Personnel with Sophisticated Phishing Campaign
APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, a Pakistan-based cyber espionage group, has launched a highly sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Indian defense personnel. According to recent findings by CYFIRMA, this group has meticulously crafted phishing emails that deliver malicious PDF attachments disguised as official government documents. Cyber Espionage Group Transparent Tribe Strikes Again These deceptive files…
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DHS Warns Pro-Iranian Hackers Likely to Target U.S. Networks After Iranian Nuclear Strikes
The United States government has warned of cyber attacks mounted by pro-Iranian groups after it launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as part of the IranIsrael war that commenced on June 13, 2025.Stating that the ongoing conflict has created a “heightened threat environment” in the country, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a…
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XDigo Malware Exploits Windows LNK Flaw in Eastern European Government Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a Go-based malware called XDigo that has been used in attacks targeting Eastern European governmental entities in March 2025.The attack chains are said to have leveraged a collection of Windows shortcut (LNK) files as part of a multi-stage procedure to deploy the malware, French cybersecurity company HarfangLab said.XDSpy is the name…
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Confucius Hackers Target Government and Military Entities Using WooperStealer Malware
The notorious Confucius hacking organization, first exposed by foreign security vendors in 2016, continues to pose a significant threat to government and military entities across South and East Asia. With attack activities dating back to 2013, this group has recently escalated its operations, targeting critical domestic units and industries with advanced tactics. Unveiling a Sophisticated…
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Cyber Essentials Breaks Quarterly Record for Certifications
The UK government’s Cyber Essentials scheme hits 10,000 certifications for the first time in a quarter but challenges persist First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-essentials-breaks-quarterly/
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Thousands of UK government laptops, phones and tablets have been lost or stolen
Exclusive: ‘Systemic risk’ to cybersecurity after devices worth more than £1m a year are taken or lostThousands of UK government laptops, phones and tablets worth more than £1m have been either lost or stolen, freedom of information disclosures have revealed, triggering warnings of a “systemic risk” to the nation’s cybersecurity.The Department for Work and Pensions…
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Iranian Hacktivist Attacking Israeli Military, Government, and Infrastructure Targets
Over 35 different pro-Iranian hacktivist organizations launched a coordinated attack on Israeli military, government, and key infrastructure targets in a dramatic escalation of cyberwarfare. This surge in activity starkly contrasts with the limited response from just 4-5 identified pro-Israeli groups, highlighting a significant imbalance in the ongoing digital conflict between the two nations. Unprecedented Surge…
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TxTag Phishing Campaign Exploits .gov Domain to Deceive Employees
A new and alarming phishing campaign has surfaced, leveraging the credibility of a .gov domain to deceive employees into believing they owe unpaid tolls. Identified by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), this campaign manipulates the GovDelivery system a legitimate communication tool used by several government agencies to lend an air of authenticity to its…
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Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks
The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/20/irans-government-says-it-shut-down-internet-to-protect-against-cyberattacks/
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Telecom Giant Viasat Is Latest Salt Typhoon Victim
The communications company shared the discoveries of its investigation with government partners, but there is little information they can publicly disclose other than that there seems to be no impact to customers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/viasat-salt-typhoon-victim
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Iran’s State TV Hijacked Mid-Broadcast Amid Geopolitical Tensions; $90M Stolen in Crypto Heist
Iran’s state-owned TV broadcaster was hacked Wednesday night to interrupt regular programming and air videos calling for street protests against the Iranian government, according to multiple reports.It’s currently not known who is behind the attack, although Iran pointed fingers at Israel, per Iran International.”If you experience disruptions or irrelevant messages while watching various TV First…
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16 Billion Passwords Stolen From 320 Million+ Computers Leaked Online
Tags: apple, breach, computer, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, github, google, government, identity, Internet, leak, login, password, risk, serviceA staggering 16 billion login credentials, usernames, and passwords have been exposed in what cybersecurity experts are calling the largest data breach in internet history. The leak, which impacts major platforms including Apple, Facebook, Google, Instagram, Telegram, GitHub, and even government services, has put billions of online accounts at unprecedented risk of account takeover, identity…
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UK Passes Data Use and Access Regulation Bill
Government Says Bill Will ‘Pump 10 Billion Pounds’ Into Economy. The U.K. government passed the Data Use and Access Bill that will introduce a host of privacy changes intended at making data processing more lenient with a motive to promote economic growth. Whether the EU will continue to find British law adequate is an open…
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UK Passes Data Access and Use Regulation Bill
Government Says Bill Will ‘Pump 10 Billion Pounds’ Into Economy. The UK government passed the Data Use and Access Bill that will introduce a host of privacy changes intended at making data processing more lenient with a motive to promote economic growth. Whether the EU will continue to find British law adequate enough is an…
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Foreign aircraft, domestic risks
Tags: access, attack, authentication, best-practice, blueteam, breach, computer, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, firmware, framework, government, Hardware, injection, leak, malicious, malware, monitoring, network, nist, phone, risk, software, supply-chain, technology, threat, update, vulnerabilityCondensed threat matrix Legacy protocols create new attack surfaces : One of the banes of the OT world is the reliance on legacy technology that cannot easily be patched or upgraded without causing major disruptions. Similarly, the Boeing 747-8 employs a hybrid bus architecture. While it integrates modern flight management technologies like the Thales TopFlight Flight…
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Österreichs Regierung plant Staatstrojaner Registrierungspflicht für Social Media
Österreichs Regierung plant Staatstrojaner & Registrierungspflicht. Kritik: Angriff auf Grundrechte & digitale Freiheit. First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/netzpolitik/oesterreichs-regierung-plant-staatstrojaner-registrierungspflicht-fuer-social-media-316845.html
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Argentina uncovers suspected Russian spy ring behind disinformation campaigns
Argentina’s government told local media that authorities had detected an operation led by Russians that was spreading propaganda and disinformation. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/argentina-russia-spies-disinformation-project-lakhta
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FBI Cracks Two-Year Cyberstalking Case Involving Minors in Florida and Alabama
Charles M. Schmaltz, 28, of Pensacola, Florida, has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and sending obscene materials to minor females. The announcement was made by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, who highlighted the gravity of the crime and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting vulnerable youth. First seen on…
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UK gov asks university boffins to pinpoint cyber growth areas where it should splash cash
Good to see government that values its academics (cough cough). Plus: New board criticized for lacking ‘ops’ people First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/06/19/uk_gov_asks_university_boffins/
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Cyber action plan kicks off to ‘supercharge’ UK security sector
UK government says its cyber growth action plan will provide a large boost to Britain’s security industry as it sets out to create a roadmap for future growth First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366626220/Cyber-Action-Plan-kicks-off-to-supercharge-UK-security-sector
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Iran Slows Internet to Prevent Cyber Attacks Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Iran has throttled internet access in the country in a purported attempt to hamper Israel’s ability to conduct covert cyber operations, days after the latter launched an unprecedented attack on the country, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.Fatemeh Mohajerani, the spokesperson of the Iranian Government, and the Iranian Cyber Police, FATA, said the internet slowdown…
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‘HoldingHands’ Acts Like a Pickpocket With Taiwan Orgs
Since at least January, the threat actor has been employing multiple malware tools to steal information for potential future attacks against Taiwanese businesses and government agencies. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/holdinghands-pickpocket-taiwan-orgs
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Pro-Cambodian hacktivists launch attacks on Thai government sites amid border dispute
The AnonsecKh group, which goes by Bl4ckCyb3r on Telegram, claimed at least 73 attacks on Thai organizations in the two weeks following a May 28 incident in which a Cambodian soldier was killed in a skirmish with Thai forces. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-cambodian-hacktivists-target-thai-websites-amid-border-dispute
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Researchers unearth keyloggers on Outlook login pages
Unknown threat actors have compromised internet-accessible Microsoft Exchange Servers of government organizations and companies around the world, and have injected the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/06/17/researchers-unearth-keyloggers-on-outlook-login-pages/
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Securing the Future Together: Why Thales and HPE are the Partners You Can Trust
Tags: access, ai, application-security, banking, business, cloud, compliance, computing, control, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, data, dora, encryption, GDPR, government, Hardware, healthcare, infrastructure, network, nis-2, PCI, resilience, risk, service, software, strategy, threatSecuring the Future Together: Why Thales and HPE are the Partners You Can Trust madhav Tue, 06/17/2025 – 05:15 Across every industry, data drives decisions, innovation, and growth. As organizations modernize with hybrid cloud and AI, the risks to that data scale are just as fast. From sophisticated cyberattacks to increasingly stringent compliance demands, the…
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Google to scale up AI-powered fraud detection and security operations in India
Google has unveiled its Safety Charter in India, which will expand its AI-led developments for fraud detection and combating scams across the country, the company’s largest market outside the United States. Digital fraud in India is rising. Fraud related to the Indian government’s instant payment system UPI grew 85% year-over-year to nearly 11 billion Indian…
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New quantum system offers publicly verifiable randomness for secure communications
Tags: blockchain, communications, crypto, cyber, cybersecurity, docker, email, finance, government, Hardware, infrastructure, open-source, software, technology, threat, toolNature and detailed in an accompanying arXiv preprint, CURBy leverages the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, where particles maintain interconnected states regardless of distance, to create fundamentally unpredictable outputs.”From a security perspective, this approach offers something valuable the ability to independently verify that random numbers haven’t been compromised,” noted Narayan Gokhale, vice president at QKS Group.…