Iranian flag waving with cityscape on background in Tehran, Iran. (Sir Francis Canker Photography/Getty Images) Microsoft: State-backed hackers grow in sophistication, aggressiveness Hackers from countries like Iran are increasingly pairing their hacking operations with information operations pushing propaganda. Oct 5, 2023 By AJ Vicens
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 29: A Microsoft corporate logo hangs on the side of their office building on Eighth Avenue on April 29, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) Microsoft set to expand access to detailed logs in the wake of Chinese hacking operation Under fire for security failures and premium pricing for security features, Microsoft said it would make logging tools more widely available. Jul 19, 2023 By AJ Vicens
People walk past a screen showing a Chinese national flag at a shopping mall in Beijing on May 26, 2023. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP) Hackers based in China nab email data from US government agencies A Chinese hacking group focused on espionage utilized a flaw in a Microsoft authentication system to target the U.S. government. Jul 12, 2023 By AJ Vicens
A vendors looks at her phone in Hanoi on March 31. (Photo by Nhac Nguyen/AFP via Getty Images) Southeast Asian hacking crew racks up victims, rapidly expands criminal campaign A group called "Dark Pink" is likely based in Southeast Asia and shows signs of development and ongoing activity, researchers say. May 31, 2023 By AJ Vicens
(ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images) Stealthy hacks show advancements in China’s cyberespionage operations, researchers say Hacker groups linked to China have demonstrated the growing ability to infiltrate systems and remain hidden while they steal data. Mar 23, 2023 By AJ Vicens
Russian oligarch and billionaire Alisher Burhanovich Usmanov’s “super yacht” was seized as part of the sanctions, Treasury officials said. (Image via Treasury Department) Treasury Department sanctions alleged Russian cyber-espionage, disinformation sources The Treasury Department sanctioned 26 Russia- and Ukraine-based individuals and seven entities. Mar 3, 2022 By Suzanne Smalley