An Israeli security company said the hacking software, called Aria-body, had been deployed against governments and state-owned companies in Australia and Southeast Asia.
Tag: Cyberwarfare and Defense
U.S. Accuses North Korea of Cyberattacks, a Sign That Deterrence Is Failing
Through the attacks, a report says, the North steals and launders money, extorts companies and uses digital currencies to gain cash for its nuclear program.
U.S. and Allies Blame Russia for Cyberattack on Republic of Georgia
Britain and Australia joined the State Department’s effort to deter Moscow from interfering in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Israel Accuses Hamas of ‘Catfishing’ Soldiers to Plant Malware
The Israeli military said the militant group in Gaza tried to dupe its troops by posing as women seeking romance. Hamas said Israel hacked one of its Telegram groups and posted doctored photos.
How Months of Miscalculation Led the U.S. and Iran to the Brink of War
The Trump administration escalated pressure on Iran to try to negotiate over its nuclear aims. Instead, Iran fought back with violent attacks. At critical points, each country misjudged the other.
North Korea’s Internet Use Surges, Thwarting Sanctions and Fueling Theft
The North has evaded America’s “maximum pressure” campaign with a 300 percent increase in internet use that has opened up new opportunities for cybercrime.
Brazil Judge Dismisses Charges Against the Journalist Glenn Greenwald
A federal judge decided Mr. Greenwald should not stand trial for his role in bringing to light hacked cellphone messages, citing a ruling from a Supreme Court justice that shielded him.
Glenn Greenwald in Bolsonaro’s Brazil: ‘I Trigger a Lot of Their Primal Rage’
The American journalist has found himself at the center of another political firestorm, this time over press freedom in Brazil.
Analysis Said to Tie Hacking of Bezos’ Phone to Saudi Leader’s Account
Two United Nations experts plan to release a public statement Wednesday morning “addressing serious allegations.”
Russians Hacked Ukrainian Gas Company at Center of Impeachment
The timing and scale of the attacks suggest the Russians may be looking for the same kind of damaging information on Joe Biden that President Trump wanted from Ukraine, security experts say.