Obama reportedly ordered implants to be deployed in key Russian networks
Covert program draws on the NSA, CIA, and US Cyber Command. Continue reading Obama reportedly ordered implants to be deployed in key Russian networks
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How the CIA infects air-gapped networks
Sprawling “Brutal Kangaroo“ spreads malware using booby-trapped USB drives. Continue reading How the CIA infects air-gapped networks
Web host agrees to pay $1m after it’s hit by Linux-targeting ransomware
Windfall payment by poorly secured host is likely to inspire new ransomware attacks. Continue reading Web host agrees to pay $1m after it’s hit by Linux-targeting ransomware
Advanced CIA firmware has been infecting Wi-Fi routers for years
Latest Vault7 release exposes network-spying operation CIA kept secret since 2007. Continue reading Advanced CIA firmware has been infecting Wi-Fi routers for years
Georgia’s Lax voting security exposed just in time for crucial special election
Report uncovers a litany of lapses in voting system used state wide. Continue reading Georgia’s Lax voting security exposed just in time for crucial special election
Win XP patched to avert new outbreaks spawned by NSA-leaking Shadow Brokers
Company warns of “destructive cyberattacks” as it tries to prevent another WCry. Continue reading Win XP patched to avert new outbreaks spawned by NSA-leaking Shadow Brokers
Russia struck at election systems and data of 39 US states
Investigators find evidence attackers tried to modify voter data, reports Bloomberg. Continue reading Russia struck at election systems and data of 39 US states
Found: “Crash Override” malware that triggered Ukrainian power outage
Attack tools can be used against a broad range of electric grids around the world. Continue reading Found: “Crash Override” malware that triggered Ukrainian power outage
Banking trojan executes when targets hover over link in PowerPoint doc
Novel infection method doesn’t require link to be clicked. Continue reading Banking trojan executes when targets hover over link in PowerPoint doc
Al-Jazeera claims to be victim of cyber attack as Qatar crisis continues
Broadcaster targeted after hackers planted “fake news” on Qatar’s state news service. Continue reading Al-Jazeera claims to be victim of cyber attack as Qatar crisis continues