Tag: military
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Military Veterans May Be What Cybersecurity Is Looking For
As the field struggles with a shortage, programs that aim to provide veterans with the technical skills needed to succeed in cybersecurity may be the solution for everyone. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/military-veterans-cybersecurity
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Cyberattack deals blow to Russian firmware used to repurpose civilian drones for Ukraine war
The developers behind a custom firmware used to convert consumer drones for military use in Ukraine have reported a cyberattack disrupting the system that distributes the software. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/cyberattack-russia-firmware-blow-hackers
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GOP domestic policy bill includes hundreds of millions for military cyber
Democrats have critiqued the bill for not protecting funds for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/gop-domestic-policy-bill-includes-hundreds-of-millions-for-military-cyber/
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Digital warfare is blurring civilian front lines
Singapore’s defence cyber chief warns that the traditional lines between military conflict and civilian life are blurring, with adversaries now targeting civilian systems and using AI to put the threat landscape on steroids First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366627027/Digital-warfare-is-blurring-civilian-front-lines
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NightEagle APT Exploits Microsoft Exchange Flaw to Target China’s Military and Tech Sectors
Tags: apt, china, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, flaw, government, microsoft, military, network, technology, threat, zero-dayCybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented threat actor called NightEagle (aka APT-Q-95) that has been observed targeting Microsoft Exchange servers as a part of a zero-day exploit chain designed to target government, defense, and technology sectors in China.According to QiAnXin’s RedDrip Team, the threat actor has been active since 2023 and has…
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Hacktivist Group Launches Attacks on 20+ Critical Sectors Amid IranIsrael Conflict
A series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting over 20 vital sectors in Israel and its allies has been launched by more than 80 hacktivist groups in a major escalation of cyberwarfare that parallels the ongoing Iran-Israel confrontation. Following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, and Iran’s swift retaliation, the digital battlefield has exploded…
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Ghost in the Machine: A Spy’s Digital Lifeline
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, best-practice, cloud, communications, control, country, crypto, cyber, data, encryption, endpoint, framework, government, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, law, linux, mfa, military, network, resilience, risk, software, spy, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vpn, windows, zero-trust -
Cybersecurity Snapshot: U.S. Gov’t Urges Adoption of Memory-Safe Languages and Warns About Iran Cyber Threat
Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, cisa, computer, computing, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, encryption, exploit, finance, framework, google, governance, government, group, hacker, healthcare, infrastructure, injection, intelligence, Internet, iran, login, mfa, military, mitigation, mitre, network, nist, passkey, password, programming, ransomware, risk, rust, service, software, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, warfareCheck out the U.S. government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more! Dive into five things that are top of mind for the…
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Navigating a Heightened Cyber Threat Landscape: Military Conflict Increases Attack Risks
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, container, control, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, group, hacker, hacking, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, mfa, military, network, password, risk, russia, service, strategy, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe current geopolitical climate demands a proactive, comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to know, and how Tenable can help. The cybersecurity landscape is in constant flux, but rarely do we see such a rapid escalation of threats as we are currently experiencing. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) National Terrorism Advisory…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iranian Cyber Operations
Tags: access, advisory, api, apt, attack, authentication, awareness, cisa, cloud, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, dos, exploit, finance, framework, government, group, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, injection, Internet, iran, ivanti, malware, mfa, microsoft, middle-east, military, mitre, monitoring, network, password, ransomware, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, service, software, supply-chain, tactics, technology, terrorism, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability, windowsTenable’s Research Special Operations team focuses on some frequently asked questions about Iranian cyber operations, including the tactics, techniques and procedures employed by Iran-based threat actors. Background Tenable’s Research Special Operations (RSO) team has compiled this blog to answer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Iranian cyber operations in the wake of the recent conflict and…
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The Hacktivist Cyber Attacks in the Iran-Israel Conflict
Overview of the current cyber attacks in the Iran-Israel conflict The geopolitical confrontation between Iran and Israel has a long history. In recent years, as the competition between the two countries in the military, nuclear energy and diplomatic fields has been escalating. On June 13, 2025, the IDF launched a large-scale military operation against Iran….The…
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Homeland Security warns of Iran-backed cyberattacks targeting US networks
DHS said low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks are “likely” in the wake of military conflict between the US and Israel, and Iran. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/26/homeland-security-warns-of-iran-backed-cyberattacks-targeting-us-networks/
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Hacktivist Groups Target U.S. Companies and Military Domains in Retaliation for Iran Attacks
The United States has become a popular target for hacktivist groups in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, following U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites on June 21, 2025. Several pro-Iranian hacktivist collectives, including Mr Hamza, Team 313, Cyber Jihad, and Keymous+, have claimed responsibility for a series of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting U.S.…
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How the US Military Is Redefining Zero Trust
Trust no longer comes from network boundaries alone but from continuously validating and protecting data and identities at every interaction. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/how-us-military-redefining-zero-trust
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DHS Warns of Pro-Iranian Hacktivists Targeting U.S. Networks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised alarms over an increasing wave of low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks, orchestrated by pro-Iranian hacktivist groups. This warning comes in the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions following the United States’ military strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, and Iran’s retaliatory missile attacks on…
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Iranian cyber threats overhyped, but CISOs can’t afford to let down their guard
DDoS attacks are the biggest threat: Perhaps Iran’s most prominent cyber tool is distributed denial of service (DDoS), usually in conjunction with so-called hacktivist groups.Hours after the US strikes against Iran’s nuclear sites, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and other watchdogs confirmed that an Iranian-aligned hacktivist group called “313 Team” claimed responsibility for a…
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Successful Military Attacks are Driving Nation States to Cyber Options
Tags: attack, china, communications, computing, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, extortion, finance, fraud, government, healthcare, infrastructure, iran, korea, middle-east, military, north-korea, russia, service, tactics, technology, tool, ukraine, vulnerability, warfareWith daring military attacks, kinetic warfare is shifting the balance of power in regions across the globe, upending the perception of power projection. Powerful nations are reeling from the impacts of bold assaults and seeking additional methods to drive foreign policy”Š”, “Šcyber may look as an appealing asymmetric warfare capability that is worth doubling-down on.…
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How US Cyber Ops May Have Assisted the Midnight Hammer Strike
Analysts Say CYBERCOM Likely Played a Major Role in Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites. The United States’ Midnight Hammer missile strike that hit three key Iranian nuclear sites likely involved significant support from U.S. Cyber Command, analysts told Information Security Media Group, after officials credited the unit for taking part in the military operation. First…
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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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US Warns of Heightened Risk of Iranian Cyber-Attacks After Military Strikes
The DHS warned of a heightened risk of cyber and physical attacks on US targets by Iran in retaliation for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-risk-iranian-cyber-attacks/
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Former JBLM Soldier Admits Attempting to Leak U.S. Military Network Details to China
A former U.S. Army sergeant who served at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington has pleaded guilty to federal charges after admitting he tried to deliver sensitive military secrets to Chinese authorities. Joseph Daniel Schmidt, 31, entered his plea in U.S. District Court in Seattle, acknowledging two felonies: attempting to deliver national defense information and…
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Truth Social Crashes as Trump Live-Posts Iran Bombing
The social network started experiencing global outages within minutes of Donald Trump posting details of a US military strike on Iran. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/truth-social-crashes-as-trump-live-posts-bombing-iran/
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CyberWarfare on the Rise With Surge in Hacktivist Activity Following Israel-Iran
Cyberspace has become a crucial battlefield in addition to conventional combat since the open conflict between Israel and Iran broke out. Following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites and Iran’s retaliatory missile salvos, both nations recognized as formidable cyber powers have escalated their digital operations. Israel-linked group Gonjeshke Darande (Predatory Sparrow), widely considered…
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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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Cyberangriff auf eine Bank im Iran?
Pro-Israel hackers claim breach of Iranian bank amid military escalation First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-israel-hackers-claim-attack-on-iranian-bank
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Cyberangriff auf eine Bank im Iran?
Pro-Israel hackers claim breach of Iranian bank amid military escalation First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-israel-hackers-claim-attack-on-iranian-bank
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Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims responsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/17/pro-israel-hacktivist-group-claims-responsibility-for-alleged-iranian-bank-hack/
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Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims reponsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/06/17/pro-israel-hacktivist-group-claims-reponsibility-for-alleged-iranian-bank-hack/
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Pro-Israel hackers claim breach of Iranian bank amid military escalation
A group tracked as Predatory Sparrow said it was responsible for hacking Bank Sepah as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/pro-israel-hackers-claim-attack-on-iranian-bank