North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate European Companies Through Deceptive Freelancing
North Korean operatives are expanding their presence across Europe by posing as foreign IT specialists on freelance platforms, targeting companies in multiple countries. The sophisticated operation enables fund generation for North Korea while creating security risks through potential data breaches and extortion attempts.
Chinese State-Backed Hackers Breach Belgian Intelligence Agency Through Email Security Flaw
Chinese hackers infiltrated Belgium's State Security Service over two years, accessing 10% of staff emails through a Barracuda system vulnerability. While classified data remained protected, the breach exposed sensitive HR information during a critical recruitment period.
China's Cyber Offensive: State-Backed Hacking Groups Show Unprecedented Sophistication
Chinese state-sponsored cyber operations have surged 150% in 2024, with specialized groups like Salt Typhoon targeting critical infrastructure and telecom networks. The dramatic evolution in capabilities and stealth tactics signals China's strategic focus on maintaining persistent network access for potential military advantages.
Australia Orders Nationwide Ban on Kaspersky Software Over Security Risks
Australia mandates removal of Kaspersky cybersecurity products from government systems by April 2025, citing national security concerns and potential foreign interference risks. The ban follows similar restrictions by the US, UK and Canada, reflecting growing wariness of foreign technology providers.
Cyber Espionage Plot Against Climate Activists Unravels as Israeli PI Faces Extradition
U.S. federal investigators are working to expose an alleged hacking operation targeting American environmental advocates, with Israeli PI Amit Forlit at the center of the investigation. The complex case involves allegations of cyber espionage commissioned by energy industry interests to discredit climate activists.
Russian Cyber Espionage Campaign Unmasked: GamaCopy Group Mimics Kremlin-Linked Tactics
A new hacking group dubbed GamaCopy has been discovered impersonating Russian state-backed Gamaredon's tactics to infiltrate Russian-speaking targets. The group deploys UltraVNC remote access tools through sophisticated phishing campaigns, joining other threat actors targeting Russian organizations amid the Ukraine conflict.
Chinese Hackers Target Japan: 210 State-Backed Cyberattacks Expose Critical Infrastructure
A Chinese hacking group called Mirror Face has conducted over 200 sophisticated cyberattacks against Japanese government and private organizations between 2019-2024. The attacks, linked to China's Ministry of State Security, targeted aerospace, defense and technology sectors through malware-laden email campaigns.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury: Major Security Incident Exposes Sensitive Documents
Chinese state-sponsored hackers successfully infiltrated US Treasury workstations through compromised BeyondTrust security credentials, stealing unclassified documents in a significant cybersecurity breach. The incident, discovered December 8, is part of a broader Chinese cyberespionage campaign and is under investigation by the FBI and CISA.
Russian APT29 Hackers Deploy Sophisticated RDP Attack Campaign Against Global Targets
Russian state-sponsored group APT29 launched a cyber espionage campaign using malicious RDP attacks against government agencies and researchers worldwide. The attackers leveraged legitimate red team tools and extensive infrastructure to stealthily compromise high-profile targets through spear-phishing and RDP manipulation.
Chinese State Hackers Execute 4-Month Campaign Against U.S. Company
Security researchers reveal a sophisticated cyberattack targeting a major U.S. organization with Chinese operations between April-August 2023. The campaign, linked to state-sponsored group Crimson Palace, involved extensive network infiltration and data theft using both custom malware and legitimate tools.