Bing_Chris

Bing_Chris, 2 months ago to random

Exclusive: Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China

The program used a combination of inauthentic online accounts and direct leaks to foreign press to compete against China in the information domain. The effort, according to several sources, is reminiscent of the U.S. struggle against the Soviets.

"The cold war is back," one intelligence historian told Reuters.
https://buff.ly/48VVA3M

Bing_Chris, 3 months ago to random

US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources say.

Background:
-pharmacies around the country are having trouble logging prescriptions for everyday Americans after a ransomware incident.
-victim had previously claimed "nation state" was involved
-FBI had run a disruptive operation vs. blackcat in December. This shows they remain active

https://buff.ly/3TcxBIJ

Bing_Chris, 3 months ago to random

Lockbit hackers' swagger on display after police leak identities online https://buff.ly/3T5s86w

Bing_Chris, 3 months ago to random

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools https://buff.ly/3SXTPy4

Bing_Chris, 4 months ago to random

Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find https://buff.ly/42F2l8E by @zebatweets

Bing_Chris, 4 months ago to random

US to restrict visas for those who misuse commercial spyware https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-announces-visa-restriction-policy-those-misusing-commercial-spyware-2024-02-05/

Bing_Chris, 4 months ago to random

Chinese spies hacked Dutch defence network last year - intelligence agencies https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/china-cyber-spies-hacked-computers-dutch-defence-ministry-report-2024-02-06/

Bing_Chris, 4 months ago to random

Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/google-calls-out-spyware-firms-advocates-tighter-regulation-2024-02-06/

Bing_Chris, 4 months ago to random

Exclusive: US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure, sources say https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-disabled-chinese-hacking-network-targeting-critical-infrastructure-sources-2024-01-29/

Bing_Chris, 4 months ago to random

US National Security Agency buys web browsing data without warrant, letter shows @zebatweets https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/national-security-agency-buys-web-browsing-data-without-warrant-letter-shows-2024-01-26/

Bing_Chris, 4 months ago to random

Microsoft says it was hacked by Russian state-sponsored group https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/microsoft-says-it-was-hacked-by-russian-state-sponsored-group-2024-01-19/

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

Exclusive: Russian hackers were inside Ukraine telecoms giant for months https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-hackers-were-inside-ukraine-telecoms-giant-months-cyber-spy-chief-2024-01-04/

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

When Christmas dinner hits a bit too hard

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

In what was perhaps the most consequential cyber incident during the Israel-Hamas conflict so far, a shadowy hacktivist group said it launched a massive disruptive attack on Iranian gas stations. An Iranian official said 70% of petrol pumps were affected by the cyber op, affecting the ability of everyday citizens to fuel their cars. Reuters interviewed the hacktivists:

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/software-problem-disrupts-iranian-gas-stations-fars-2023-12-18/

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

The AlphaV/BlackCat ransomware crew had their main doxing website taken offline and decryption keys yanked by federal/international law enforcement. Analysts view this as a significant development that will wreck trust among criminal hacking crews that work together. Reuters' ongoing coverage:
https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/us-officials-say-they-are-helping-victims-blackcat-ransomware-gang-2023-12-19/

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

China chip firm powered by US tech and money avoids Biden's crackdown
https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-chip-firm-powered-by-us-tech-money-avoids-bidens-crackdown-2023-12-13/

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

Reuters ongoing coverage of the Ukraine Kyivstar hack -- a massive disruptive cyberattack that has affected numerous organizations in the country.

The incident occurred as the leader of Ukraine was leaving Washington after a trip seeking additional funds to fight Moscow. Russian hacktivists are taking credit for the attack today:

1. https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/ukraine-says-russian-intelligence-linked-hackers-claim-cyberattack-mobile-2023-12-13/
2. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/kyivstar-aims-restore-some-mobile-network-wednesday-after-cyber-attack-2023-12-13/
3. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/kyivstar-aims-restore-some-mobile-network-wednesday-after-cyber-attack-2023-12-13/

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

US Senate confirms new national cyber director
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-confirms-new-national-cyber-director-2023-12-12/

Bing_Chris, 5 months ago to random

NEW from Reuters:
How cybercriminals are using Wyoming shell companies for global hacks https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/how-cybercriminals-are-using-wyoming-shell-companies-global-hacks-2023-12-12/

Bing_Chris, 6 months ago to random

Reuters broke the identity of a cold river/Russian Government-backed hacker (Korinets) in January. Plus the targeting of nuclear labs in US. 11 months before today's announcement by US/UK government. Reuters reporting fully confirmed today on-the-record.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britain-summons-russian-ambassador-over-fsb-cyberespionage-2023-12-07/

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-hackers-targeted-us-nuclear-scientists-2023-01-06/

Bing_Chris, 6 months ago to random

Special Report: Israeli tank fire killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah in Lebanon
https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ISRAEL-LEBANON/JOURNALIST/akveabxrzvr/

Bing_Chris, 6 months ago to random

How an Indian startup hacked the world
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-hackers-appin/

campuscodi, 11 months ago to random

Qihoo360 linked Operation Triangulation to APT group Sand Eagle (APT-C-63), then deleted the research

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/M1qKI9gjTBDgM5JhBkYP3Q