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Tag: Cyberwarfare and Defense
Treasury Dept. Hits Chinese Tech Company With Sanctions After Breach
The agency imposed penalties on a company it blamed for supporting the Chinese hacking group Flax Typhoon in a 2022-23 infiltration.
China Hacked Treasury Dept. in ‘Major’ Breach, U.S. Says
The episode comes at a particularly sensitive moment, just as the Biden White House is dealing with one of the most far-reaching, and damaging, hacks into American infrastructure in the cyberage.
Ukraine Weighs Telegram Security Risks Amid War With Russia
The messaging app’s popularity has soared during the war with Russia, leading Ukrainian officials to increasingly weigh Telegram’s upsides against its security risks.
Canada Sends Mixed Signals With TikTok Shutdown Order
The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.
Canada Sends Mixed Signals With TikTok Shutdown Order
The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.
Trump Family Members and Biden Aides Among China Hack Targets
Phones used by Jared Kushner and Eric Trump were among those that hackers sought access to as part of a counterintelligence effort carried out by a hacking group associated with China.
Chinese Hackers Are Said to Have Targeted Phones Used by Trump and Vance
The targeting of the Republican presidential ticket’s phones is part of what appears to be a wide-ranging effort to gather information about American leaders.
Russian Disinformation Efforts, Including Faked Walz Video, Could Continue After Nov. 5, Officials Say
Foreign powers including Russia and Iran could move quickly right after the vote to undermine the democratic process, intelligence agencies warn.
Unable to Penetrate Systems, Hackers Spread Lies About Vulnerabilities
When France fended off cyberattacks during the Olympics, hackers circulated false claims about their attacks, a tactic the United States could face during the election.