Cyber espionage stories

CrowdStrike's new report reveals the activities of a Chinese-linked threat actor, LIMINAL PANDA, targeting telecommunications since 2020.

The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.

The return of Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, threatens global infrastructures, exploiting outdated devices for covert operations.

Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.

Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.

Sophos' latest report uncovers a sophisticated China-linked cyberespionage campaign targeting Southeast Asian entities.

Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast Asia.

As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.

As global tensions rise, state-sponsored cyber attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt daily life, from power cuts to stolen personal data.

A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.

A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.

Operation Texonto, a disinformation scheme targeting Ukrainians with war-related false information via spam emails, has been discovered by ESET Research.

Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.

Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.

Suspected espionage group UNC5221 exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti VPN and security appliances, using multiple custom malware families for post-exploitation espionage.

Cyberint releases report on digital warfare trends in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, highlighting increased hacktivism.

Google Cloud reveals cybersecurity predictions for 2024, highlighting the continued evolution of cyber threats.

Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.

Ploughshare and Tarian Technology unite to launch Bastion, a groundbreaking cybersecurity defence system, revolutionizing data protection in the digital age.

While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.