Google: Governments need to do more to combat commercial spyware

The commercial spyware industry continues to supply highly advanced surveillance capabilities despite efforts to better regulate it.

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U.S. government sanctions Iranian officials over Pennsylvania water facility hack

The Iranian attack targeted a device manufactured by an Israeli company.

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CISA orders Ivanti devices targeted by Chinese hackers be disconnected

An updated emergency directive includes instructions on how to bring affected devices back online securely.

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Pentagon investigating theft of sensitive files by ransomware group

The ransomware group ALPHV is threatening to leak data obtained from a Virginia IT services company that contracts with the U.S. military.

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U.S. officials warn of dire Chinese cyber threats in wake of FBI operation to disrupt botnet

Volt Typhoon used privately owned routers infected with malware in attempt to conceal activity, DOJ says.

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US, UK, Australia sanction Russian national after major Australian ransomware attack

The October 2022 attack targeted Australia’s largest private health insurer, Medibank.

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North Korean government hackers target individuals of interest, infosec professionals

The hacking unit is tasked with gathering strategic intelligence.

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Russian foreign intelligence hackers gain access to top Microsoft officials, company says

Microsoft said the SVR attack “was not the result of a vulnerability” in its products or services.

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Jailed BreachForums creator, admin sentenced to 20 years of supervised release

Conor Fitzpatrick created and ran a notorious website used to facilitate online crime and leak sensitive data.

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Prolific Russian hacking unit using custom backdoor for the first time

The group, tracked as “Cold River,” has previously targeted U.S. nuclear facilities and other high-profile targets around the world.

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