
Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations.
BleepingComputer
Chinese cyber-spies reportedly targeted sanctions intel in US Treasury raid
OFAC, Office of the Treasury Secretary feared hit in data-snarfing swoop
The RegisterThe Worst #Hacks of 2024
From Chinese #cyberspies breaching US #telecoms to ruthless #ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, #breaches , and data leaks ever.
#china #privacy #security
https://www.wired.com/story/worst-hacks-2024/

The Worst Hacks of 2024
From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever.
WIRED
'ArcaneDoor' Cyberspies Hacked Cisco Firewalls to Access Government Networks
Sources suspect China is behind the targeted exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco’s security appliances.
WIRED
German political parties are latest targets of Russian cyber spies
Researchers at Mandiant warned that a hacking group linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has turned its efforts toward German politicians.
#NorthKorean #CyberSpies deploy new tactic: tricking foreign #experts into writing #research for them | #Reuters
"The #HackingGroup, which researchers dubbed #Thallium or #Kimsuky, among other names, has long used #SpearPhishing emails that trick targets into giving up passwords or clicking links that load #malware. Now, however, it also appears to simply ask #researchers or other experts to offer opinions or write #reports."
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korean-cyber-spies-deploy-new-tactic-tricking-foreign-experts-into-writing-2022-12-12/

North Korean cyber spies deploy new tactic: tricking foreign experts into writing research for them
When Daniel DePetris, a U.S.-based foreign affairs analyst, received an email in October from the director of the 38 North think-tank commissioning an article, it seemed to be business as usual.
ReutersRussian cyber spies attack Ukraine's allies, Microsoft says
"The target appeared to be mostly governments, although also included think tanks, humanitarian groups, and critical infrastructure providers," the report said.
#Russia #Ukriane #CyberSpies #Microsoft
https://www.reuters.com/world/russian-hacking-groups-step-up-cyber-espionage-ukraine-allies-microsoft-says-2022-06-22/

Russian hacking groups step up cyber espionage on Ukraine allies, Microsoft says
Russian government hackers recently carried out multiple cyber espionage operations targeting countries allied with Ukraine since its February invasion, Microsoft said in a report on Wednesday, illustrating the scale of Moscow's ongoing hacking activities.
Reuters