Chinese-aligned hacking group targeted more than a dozen government agencies, researchers find

The activity highlights a rapidly evolving, aggressive cyberespionage operation that played out across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, a Talos report says.

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DHS releases critical infrastructure priorities for next two years

The agency says AI and China are some of the biggest cyber threats to the nation’s most sensitive networks.

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Chinese Velvet Ant Hackers Target F5 Devices in Years-Long Espionage

Discover how China-linked Velvet Ant APT exploited F5 BIG-IP devices for years undetected. Sygnia’s detailed analysis exposes tactics used to maintain persistence and evade detection, offering crucial insights for organizations to bolster their cyberse… Continue reading Chinese Velvet Ant Hackers Target F5 Devices in Years-Long Espionage

Critical Vulnerabilities Exposing Chinese Biometric Readers to Unauthorized Access

Is your fingerprint scanner safe? New research reveals 24 vulnerabilities in ZKTeco biometric access systems. This exposes critical facilities and businesses to a range of security risks. Learn how to protect yourself from unauthorized access, data the… Continue reading Critical Vulnerabilities Exposing Chinese Biometric Readers to Unauthorized Access

Lawmakers question Microsoft president over China ties, repeated breaches

Brad Smith defended the company at a time of growing concerns about whether the tech giant is sufficiently prioritizing security.

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith should prepare for ‘ritual punishment’ before House hearing

Some experts are doubtful the Homeland Security Committee testimony and questioning of Microsoft chief Brad Smith will lead to significant change.

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20,000 FortiGate appliances compromised by Chinese hackers

Coathanger – a piece of malware specifically built to persist on Fortinet’s FortiGate appliances – may still be lurking on too many devices deployed worldwide. How Coathanger persists on FortiGate devices In February 2024, the Dutch Militar… Continue reading 20,000 FortiGate appliances compromised by Chinese hackers

Chinese cyber espionage campaign targets ‘dozens’ of Western governments, Dutch officials say

The ongoing operation claims international organizations and the defense industry as its victims, per authorities.

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22 Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Long Prison Terms in Zambia for Multinational Cybercrimes

A Zambian court has sentenced 22 Chinese nationals to long prison terms for cybercrimes that included internet fraud and online scams targeting Zambians and other people.
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