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Tech Transparency Project: Millions download covert Chinese VPNs

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April 2, 2025
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An investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has found that millions of Americans have downloaded VPNs that secretly route their internet traffic through Chinese companies, with several linked to a firm previously sanctioned by the US govern…

US charges 12 Chinese nationals for ‘reckless’ cyberattacks

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March 6, 2025
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) – alongside the FBI, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the Departments of State and the Treasury – have announced a coordinated effort to disrupt and deter cyber espionage activity by 12 Chinese nationals. The…

Cisco further exposes Salt Typhoon intrusions of telecoms networks

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February 21, 2025
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Cisco has provided further details about the sweeping cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon that has compromised telecoms providers. The suspected Beijing-linked threat actor has demonstrated advanced capabilities, including prolonged persiste…

CISA warns of active Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall exploits

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February 20, 2025
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The US CISA has added two critical flaws affecting Palo Alto Networks and SonicWall to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. The vulnerabilities are: Cybersecurity firm GreyNoise has detected a sharp surge in malicious activity exploiting …

National Audit Office: Public services face ‘severe’ cyber risks

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January 29, 2025
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Public services are grappling with a “severe” and accelerating cyber threat, as outlined in a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The public spending watchdog warns that unless urgent action is taken, both government operations and…

EU sanctions three Russian officers for cyberattacks

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January 29, 2025
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The EU has imposed additional sanctions on three Russian nationals over their involvement in cyberattacks. The accused individuals, identified as officers attached to Unit 29155 of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), …

Malware targets enterprise-grade Juniper routers

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January 24, 2025
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Researchers from Black Lotus Labs have identified a targeted malware campaign that exploits enterprise-grade Juniper routers. Dubbed “J-Magic,” the campaign utilises a “magic packet” to trigger a backdoor on FreeBSD-based Junos …

Critical infrastructure in crosshairs as ransomware attacks soar

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January 22, 2025
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Ransomware attacks have surged to record levels since NCC Group began monitoring in 2021, with critical infrastructure in the crosshairs. According to NCC Group’s latest December Threat Pulse, a total of 574 ransomware attacks were recorded last …

Spectrum auction urged to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

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January 8, 2025
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Outgoing FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is calling for a quick spectrum auction to finance the removal and replacement of Chinese telecoms equipment. The issue has been thrust back into the spotlight following the Salt Typhoon revelations that foun…

ONNX: Microsoft disrupts large-scale cybercrime operation

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November 23, 2024
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Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has seized 240 fraudulent websites linked to an infamous cybercrime figure that deceptively used the brand name “ONNX” to market services. Abanoub Nady, known by his alias, “MRxC0DER”,…