Tag: #cyberespionage
In a chilling escalation of cyber-espionage, a Chinese hacking group identified as Salt Typhoon has breached the networks of at least eight U.S. telecommunications companies. This large-scale intrusion, described by U.S. officials as one of the most significant telecommunication hacks in history, jeopardizes sensitive data and poses an immediate threat to national security. The hackers […]
Nearly a month after a ransomware attack, the Port of Seattle and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are still working to restore all systems. The attack, which occurred three weeks ago, severely impacted critical infrastructure and continues to cause disruptions to internal operations. In the immediate aftermath, port and airport officials, alongside U.S. law enforcement […]
Indian government organizations are under attack from a Pakistani hacking group (APT) using a novel malware called Disgomoji. This malware leverages a combination of an old Linux vulnerability (“Dirty Pipe”) and a unique command-and-control system based on emojis within the Discord messaging platform. Disgomoji: Espionage with a Smiley Face Disgomoji, identified by researchers at Blackberry, […]