The Russian flag flies over the country’s embassy in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 16, 2024. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) Russian-linked Turla caught using Pakistani APT infrastructure for espionage Both Microsoft and Lumen’s BlackLotus Labs found Turla spying on Afghanistan and India via Pakistani infrastructure. 5 days ago By Greg Otto
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on July 8. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Exclusive: Senator calls on Commerce to tighten proposed rules on exporting surveillance, hacking tech to problematic nations Ron Wyden, D-Ore., fears the regulations have a major loophole and don't cover enough repressive governments’ agencies. Oct 31, 2024 By Tim Starks
Smoke from a fire that broke out at the Ghazipur landfill darkens the sky on the backdrop of high-tension electricity pylons on the outskirts of New Delhi on March 28, 2022. (Photo by MONEY SHARMA/AFP via Getty Images) Suspected Chinese hackers are targeting India’s power grid It's the continuation of a years-long trend. Apr 7, 2022 By Tonya Riley
Operation HAECHI-II (Interpol) Months-long Interpol crackdown nets more than 1,000 online fraud arrests The sting also intercepted $27 million in illicit funds. Nov 29, 2021 By Tim Starks
(Getty Images) White House set to lead 30 nations in ransomware discussions, sans Russia The talks leave out the nation President Biden most often criticizes, but invitees will meet for two days on countering ransomware. Oct 13, 2021 By Tim Starks
A health worker prepares a dose of the Covaxin vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus at a vaccination centre in New Delhi on September 29, 2021. (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images) Suspected Chinese hackers masqueraded as Indian government to send COVID-19 phishing emails The group had a prolific 2020, and has stayed busy in 2021. Oct 5, 2021 By Tim Starks
U.S. President Joe Biden (C) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) listen during a Quad Leaders Summit with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in the East Room of the White House on September 24, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Sarahbeth Maney-Pool/Getty Images) Newly-formed international alliances vow to improve cybersecurity, in moves China sees as affront The Quad and AUKUS both this month signaled a commitment to digital defenses. Sep 27, 2021 By Tim Starks
A health worker inoculates a woman with the jab of Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine near a shelter home during a special vaccination drive for homeless people in Ahmedabad on August 10, 2021. (Photo by SAM PANTHAKY/AFP via Getty Images) COVID-19 social media disinformation campaign sought to exploit TikTok, Instagram influencers The Facebook takedown comes amid Biden administration pressure on the company to do better on bogus COVID-19 information. Aug 10, 2021 By Tim Starks
Air India has advised customers to change their passwords. (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Hack of IT provider exposes data on 4.5 million Air India passengers The investigation into the hack of IT provider SITA has revealed one of its biggest victims yet. May 24, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
India’s defense ministry is pictured during a welcome ceremony for Brunei’s armed forces commander in August 2019. (Photo by PRAKASH SINGH/AFP via Getty Images) Suspected Pakistani spies use catfishing, stealthy hacking tools to target Indian defense sector Transparent Tribe’s improved capabilities are a case study in how governments not known for their hacking prowess can evolve. May 13, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas