Documents leaked on a public website show that China is hiring private hackers to obtain sensitive information from foreign companies and governments.
Tag: Cyberattacks and Hackers
Leaked Files Show the Secret World of China’s Hackers for Hire
China has increasingly turned to private companies in campaigns to hack foreign governments and control its domestic population.
U.S. Conducted Cyberattack Against Iranian Military Ship, Official Says
The move was part of the Biden administration’s retaliation to a drone attack at an outpost in Jordan that killed 3 Americans.
U.S. Disrupts Hacking Operation Led by Russian Intelligence
The disruption is part of a broader effort to stymie Russia’s cybercampaigns against the United States and its allies, including Ukraine.
U.S. Hits Back at Iran With Sanctions, Criminal Charges and Airstrikes
The Biden administration used sanctions and criminal charges to punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Iran’s premier military force.
Months After Cyberattack, British Library Crawls Back Online
Britain’s national library made the first major steps in its recovery process after a ransomware group took down its website and online catalog.
Kyivstar, Ukraine’s Largest Mobile Operator, Is Hit by a Cyberattack
The interruption could pose real danger in a country where many rely on phone alerts to warn them of impending Russian bombardments.
Indian Opposition Figures Get Threat Notification From Apple
The notifications suggested that many opposition figures could be under “state-sponsored” surveillance, but even Apple said the warning could have been a false alarm.
Athens Democracy Forum: Rethinking Security When So Many Threats Are Invisible
One U.S. company is helping Ukraine behind the scenes combat not only attacks from traditional weapons but invisible ones, too.
Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies
U.S. officials say Chinese and Russian spy agencies are trying to steal technology from private American space companies and preparing cyberattacks that could disable satellites in a conflict.