Prosecutors said Haisem Zahab sent his findings to the Islamic State through an encrypted messaging app.
Tag: Computer Security
In Baltimore and Beyond, a Stolen N.S.A. Tool Wreaks Havoc
American cities are being hijacked with an N.S.A. cyberweapon that has already done billions of dollars in damage overseas. The N.S.A. will say nothing.
Trump Moves to Ban Foreign Telecom Gear, Targeting Huawei in Battle With China
The administration also announced that it had placed the company on a list of firms prevented from buying American parts and technologies without seeking approval.
He Stopped a Global Cyberattack. Now He’s Pleading Guilty to Writing Malware.
Marcus Hutchins, a British security researcher credited with halting a huge outbreak of ransom software in 2017, accepted United States charges over previous activity.
Kremlin Moves Toward Control of Internet, Raising Censorship Fears
Russian lawmakers approved a bill they said was about national security. Critics call it a step toward letting the government decide what people see online.
Huawei Security ‘Defects’ Are Found by British Authorities
Britain bolstered White House claims that the Chinese company poses a cybersecurity risk. But the report stopped short of calling for a ban on Huawei products.
As Huawei’s Influence in Canada Grows, Some Fear Spying. Others Just Want Fast Internet.
From sponsoring “Hockey Night in Canada” to financing 5G research, Huawei’s footprint in Canada is expanding. Former government officials are expressing concern, but many consumers like the products.
Tech We’re Using: Limiting Your Digital Footprints in a Surveillance State
To protect himself and his sources from prying eyes in China, Paul Mozur, a technology reporter in Shanghai, leaves just an “innocent trace” of digital exhaust.
Russian Hackers Targeted European Research Groups, Microsoft Says
The attacks, which come ahead of elections in May, reflect the spread of a broad online campaign linked to Moscow to disrupt its political opponents.
Australian Parliament Reports Cyberattack on Its Computer Network
Officials said there were no indications that data had been stolen in the attack, which an expert said was probably the work of a foreign government.