Chinese Hackers Pretended to Send Emails from Senior Republican
The FBI and Capitol Police are looking into a series of deceptive emails sent to House staff by Chinese hackers impersonating Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), who chairs the House Selection Committee on US-China strategic competition. An article from the Wall Street Journal highlighted that this email was dispatched to Moolenaar’s committee staff and then circulated […]
Crypto Firms Facing Alarming Assault from North Korean Hackers
Experts in cryptocurrency are sounding the alarm about ongoing attacks from highly skilled North Korean hackers. These cybercriminals excel at using “social engineering” tactics to deceive crypto owners and blockchain professionals into revealing sensitive information. So, what do we mean by “social engineering”? Essentially, it’s a broad term for tactics that hackers use to persuade […]
Officials Report that Chinese Hackers Might Have Taken Data from Almost All Americans
Large-Scale Cyberattack Linked to Chinese Hackers A significant cyber operation carried out by a Chinese hacker group known as Salt Typhoon could have compromised data from nearly every American, according to FBI officials and other unnamed sources. This campaign affects over 80 countries and may have accessed information belonging to almost all U.S. citizens, as […]
Hackers discover a new method to conceal malware in Ethereum smart contracts.
Threat actors have discovered a novel method for delivering malicious software, commands, and links via Ethereum Smart Contracts, successfully evading security scans as tactics surrounding code repositories continue to evolve. Researchers from ReversingLab, a firm specializing in digital asset compliance, have identified a new instance of open-source malware within the Node Package Manager (NPM) repository, […]
Hackers turn off Windows Defender by exploiting Intel CPU driver in attacks
Many current Windows PCs depend on Microsoft Defender as the primary defense against malware. Over time, it has developed into a solid yet often overlooked tool that tackles various threats. Yet, a hacker group has figured out how to completely disable Microsoft Defender, exploiting legitimate Intel CPU tuning drivers in what’s known as “bring your […]
Google advises 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their passwords after hackers achieve successful breaches.
Google Warns Gmail Users to Update Passwords Google has alerted its vast network of 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their passwords and enhance their account security, citing a rise in successful hacking attempts. In its advice, the company stressed the importance of being vigilant about unusual account activity and recommended adding extra security layers, […]
Google Blames Hackers Tied to China for Attacking Diplomats in Asia
Google Warns of Cyber Espionage Targeting Diplomats The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported on Monday that hackers linked to the Chinese government are executing “complex and multifaceted campaigns” aimed at diplomats in Southeast Asia and globally. According to GTIG, this activity is likely aligned with the cyber espionage goals of the People’s Republic of […]
Chinese-Supported Hackers Compromise Major U.S. Nuclear Agency
Chinese Hackers Breach Global Systems Utilizing Microsoft Vulnerabilities Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday about a troubling situation involving state-sponsored hackers from China. They have managed to infiltrate sensitive systems across the globe by exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft software. Microsoft noted that the hackers, linked to groups such as Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603, have […]
Microsoft reports that Chinese-backed hackers breached the US nuclear weapons agency
Microsoft has issued a warning about state-sponsored Chinese hackers breaching SharePoint software, which is utilized by various US agencies overseeing the management and modernization of nuclear weapons. The National Nuclear Security Administration, which operates under the Department of Energy, is reportedly among the entities targeted by these cyberattacks linked to Chinese cybercriminals. A Dutch cybersecurity […]
Clorox lawsuit claims hackers obtained passwords just by requesting them
Clorox Sues IT Providers Over 2023 Cyberattack On Tuesday, Clorox announced it has filed a lawsuit against information technology providers, claiming they knew about the severe cyberattack in 2023. The crux of the issue seems to lie in how hackers managed to breach the system by merely requesting employees’ passwords from the tech staff. In […]