Tag: government
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Peru denies it was hit by ransomware attack following Rhysida claims
The prolific ransomware gang claimed to have taken over the Peruvian government’s domain. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/peru-rhysida-ransomware-claims-denied
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Unofficial Signal app used by Trump officials investigates hack
TeleMessage, an Israeli company that sells an unofficial Signal message archiving tool used by some U.S. government officials, has suspended all services after reportedly being hacked. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unofficial-signal-app-used-by-trump-officials-investigates-hack/
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Myanmar militia leader sanctioned by US over cyber scam connections
The U.S. government sanctioned the Karen National Army, a militia group, and Saw Chit Thu, its leader, for their purported connections to the cyber fraud industry in Myanmar. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/myanmar-militia-leader-us-sanctions-cyber-scam-industry
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TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US government officials, has been hacked
A hacker has exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, which provides modded versions of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp, to extract archived messages and other data relating to U.S. government officials and companies who used the tool, 404 Media reported. TeleMessage came into the spotlight last week after it was reported that…
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Hackers Use Pahalgam Attack-Themed Decoys to Target Indian Government Officials
The Seqrite Labs APT team has uncovered a sophisticated cyber campaign by the Pakistan-linked Transparent Tribe (APT36) targeting Indian Government and Defense personnel. This operation, centered around the recent Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, leverages emotionally charged themes to distribute phishing documents and deploy malicious payloads. Exploiting Geopolitical Tensions for Cyber Espionage The…
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Azerbaijan blames Russian state hackers for cyberattacks on local media
The Kremlin-backed hacking group known as APT29 was responsible for a February cyberattack on local media, said Azerbaijan’s government, which has moved to reduce Russian influence recently. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/azerbaijan-blames-media-cyberattacks-russia-apt29
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TeleMessage, a modified Signal clone used by US govt. officials, has been hacked
A hacker has exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, which provides modded versions of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, to extract archived messages and other data relating to U.S. government officials and companies who used the tool, 404 Media reported. TeleMessage came into the spotlight last week after it was reported that…
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Security Researchers Warn a Widely Used Open Source Tool Poses a ‘Persistent’ Risk to the US
The open source software easyjson is used by the US government and American companies. But its ties to Russia’s VK, whose CEO has been sanctioned, have researchers sounding the alarm. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/easyjson-open-source-vk-ties/
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Quellcode kursiert im Netz: Von US-Regierung genutzter Signal-Klon gehackt
Der Signal-Klon der US-Regierung weist offenbar Schwachstellen auf. Ein Angreifer will vertrauliche Daten vom Server des Anbieters erbeutet haben. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/quellcode-kursiert-im-netz-von-us-regierung-genutzter-signal-klon-gehackt-2505-195905.html
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Signal: Nutzt die US-Regierung einen unsicheren Klon der Messenger-App?
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/signal-nutzt-die-us-regierung-einen-unsicheren-klon-der-messenger-app-1685530/
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 522 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru DragonForce group claims the theft of data…
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ISMG Editors: RSAC Conference 2025 Wrap-Up
Panelists Discuss Deepfake, Trust Frameworks, AI Skepticism, Venture Capital Woes. From RSAC Conference 2025 in San Francisco, ISMG editors wrapped up coverage discussing the impact of U.S. government funding cutbacks, growing deepfake threats, trust challenges in AI adoption and venture capital pressures affecting the cybersecurity vendor market. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-rsac-conference-2025-wrap-up-a-28255
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Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru
The Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru, the gang breached Gob.pe, the Single Digital Platform of the Peruvian State. The Rhysida ransomware gang claims responsibility for hacking the Government of Peru, breaching Gob.pe, which is the country’s official digital platform. The group published the images of multiple documents allegedly stolen…
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How to Handle CMMC Scoping for Remote Employees
CMMC mandates that companies working as part of the government supply line need to comply with a level of security determined by their handling of controlled information. Identifying the level of compliance necessary for your business is the first step in achieving that compliance. The second step is scoping. All About Scoping for CMMC What……
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State-Sponsored Hacktivism on the Rise, Transforming the Cyber Threat Landscape
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, government, group, india, infrastructure, military, russia, threat, ukraineGlobal cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, as state-sponsored hacktivism gains traction amid ongoing conflicts. In 2024, Forescout Technologies Inc. documented 780 hacktivist attacks, predominantly conducted by four groups operating on opposite sides of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts: BlackJack, Handala Group, Indian Cyber Force, and NoName057(16). Critical infrastructure, including government, military, transportation, logistics,…
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Nebulous Mantis hackers have Deployed the RomCom RAT globally, Targeting organizations.
Nebulous Mantis, also known as Cuba, STORM-0978, Tropical Scorpius, and UNC2596, is a Russian-speaking cyber espionage group that has been actively deploying the RomCom remote access trojan (RAT) in targeted campaigns since mid-2019. The group primarily focuses on critical infrastructure, government agencies, political leaders, and organizations related to NATO. Their operations are characterized by the…
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Government and Ofcom disagree about scope of Online Safety Act
MPs heard different views from the online harms regulator and the UK government about whether and how the Online Safety Act obliges platforms to deal with disinformation First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623592/Government-and-Ofcom-disagree-about-scope-of-Online-Safety-Act
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British govt agents step in as Harrods becomes third mega retailer under cyberattack
Experts suggest the obvious: There is an ongoing coordinated attack on UK retail sector First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/02/ncsc_steps_in_as_harrods/
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Messaging: US-Regierung nutzt potenziell unsicheren Signal-Klon
Auf einem Foto ist zu sehen, dass Donald Trumps ehemaliger Sicherheitsberater einen Signal-Klon verwendet, der Nachrichten archivieren kann. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/messaging-us-regierung-nutzt-potenziell-unsicheren-signal-klon-2505-195853.html
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Defense contractors to pay $8.4 million over charges of failing to meet federal cyber standards
The settlement falls under the False Claims Act, a Civil War-era law that allows for civil damages against government contractors who violate the terms of their agreement. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/defense-contractors-settle-with-dod-false-claims-act
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British intelligence facing ‘oversight crisis’ from government interference
The U.K. Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, which has statutory powers to hold agencies to account, says the government has “comprehensively dismantled” safeguards around its independence. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/british-intelligence-oversight-crisis-parliament-committee
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Putin’s Cyberattacks on Ukraine Rise 70%, With Little Effect
Russia’s cyberattacks on Ukraine have increased dramatically, targeting the country’s government and defense infrastructure. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/putin-cyberattacks-ukraine-rise-little-effect
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DOGE divides policymakers on federal IT modernization
A former federal deputy CIO testified that reauthorizing the Technology Modernization Fund will help the government continue IT modernization projects. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/366623328/DOGE-divides-policymakers-on-federal-IT-modernization
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The 14 most valuable cybersecurity certifications
Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, automation, best-practice, blockchain, blueteam, china, cisa, cisco, ciso, cloud, compliance, computer, computing, conference, control, country, credentials, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, governance, government, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, intelligence, Internet, jobs, kali, law, linux, malware, metric, microsoft, monitoring, network, penetration-testing, privacy, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-analysis, risk-management, skills, threat, training, vulnerability, windowsIndustry recognition Who’s to say one certification is more respected than another? Such criteria can be very subjective, so we turned to the most direct and unbiased source to cut through the ambiguity: job listings. In addition to education, skills, and qualifications, employers often specify certs they seek in their ideal candidate. These mentions carry…
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Microsoft gets twitchy over talk of Europe’s tech independence
Brad Smith commits org to facing off with US govt in court to protect them First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/30/microsoft_getting_nervous_about_europes/
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Billbug Expands Cyber-Espionage Campaign in Southeast Asia
The China-linked cyber-operations group, better known as Lotus Panda, uses its own custom malware to focus on government agencies and private companies in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/billbug-cyber-espionage-campaign-southeast-asia
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Russian APT28 hackers have redoubled efforts during Ukraine war, says French security agency
Tags: apt, attack, backdoor, cisco, credentials, crowdstrike, cyber, detection, exploit, finance, government, group, hacker, hacking, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, mail, malicious, military, monitoring, network, phishing, russia, service, theft, ukraine, vpn, vulnerabilityTargeting and Compromise of French Entities Using the APT28 Intrusion Set, the group now aggressively targets the networks of government organizations and companies connected to Ukraine’s allies, including France.Since 2021, the group has targeted specific industrial sectors including aerospace, financial services, think tanks and research, local government, and government ministries.Nothing APT28 does stands out as…