The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.
Tag: Cyberwarfare and Defense
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.
A New Era in Sabotage: Turning Ordinary Devices Into Grenades, on a Mass Scale
The attacks in Lebanon required getting deep into the supply chain, which is difficult to do. But the sabotage contributes to a sense of vulnerability that ordinary devices can become a source of danger.
Russian Military Intelligence Members Indicted Over Ukraine Cyberattack
The indictment unsealed on Thursday comes as the United States expands its hunt for Russia’s most elite cyberwarriors.
South Korea Says an Official Leaked Classified Information to China
The sales of intelligence agency data raised awkward questions as the nation is expanding military information sharing with the United States.
Pakistan’s Internet Disruptions Stoke Fears of Government Surveillance
Disruptions have fueled claims from rights groups that the Pakistani authorities are introducing technology to surveil and control the country’s internet.