KOMO: Iran-linked hackers claim breach of CA water systems in Bakersfield, Visalia, Chico. “A reported cyber breach involving several California water systems has raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure, though the water provider says there are no signs service has been disrupted. The breach happened last Thursday and involved systems connected to Bakersfield, Visalia and […]

Chinese Spies Exploit Medical, Military Networks for Over a Year

Google's Threat Intelligence Group uncovered a sneaky espionage campaign by Chinese spies that infiltrated medical and military networks in North America for over a year, making off with a treasure trove of sensitive data. The group, tracked as UNC6508, targeted top medical providers, academic centers, and military organizations, leaving no…

https://osintsights.com/chinese-spies-exploit-medical-military-networks-for-over-a-year?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#StateSponsored #Unc6508 #China #Espionage #MedicalResearch

Politico: Hawkish GOP lawmaker Don Bacon says he was hacked by Russia. “Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a frequent critic of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Moscow’s war in Ukraine, says his Signal messaging account was recently hacked by Russians.”

The Register: Chinese agents caught rebuilding botnets and stirring the pot on AI datacenter debate. “Multiple reports indicate that Chinese operatives continue using every tech tool at their disposal – including American AI – to amass data on and manipulate everyone from security-clearance holders to everyday US citizens. And they’re trying to influence public opinion on building […]

The Register: Norks blast 250+ fake job offers to developers over 6 weeks to try and snarf creds and crypto. “A previously unseen phishing crew, suspected to have DPRK ties, sent more than 250 emails to people working in almost 100 organizations, mostly based in the US, over six weeks in April and May. According to security sleuths, it is yet another digital-heist attempt designed to steal […]

Saddened that we are apparently not allowed to criticize DOUCMENTED #StateSponsored #violence and #landtheft in the case of Israel, but #Islamophobic commentary is just fine.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/05/professor-suspended-assignment-mentions-palestinians?CMP=share_btn_url

Gizmodo: China-Linked Spies Are Reportedly Using Job Platform Scams to Harvest Intel. “The report claims China’s military intelligence operation is finding people in places like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork, and offering what is essentially gig work, but then pressuring applicants to do sketchier and sketchier things to keep their paychecks coming—in this case potentially committing espionage.”

Kimsuky Expands Malware Arsenal with HTTPSpy, HelloDoor

Kimsuky, a notorious North Korean hacking group, has upgraded its malware arsenal with HTTPSpy and HelloDoor, using clever tactics like fake installation pages and a spoofed Webex meeting to infiltrate targets. The group's latest attacks involve highly tailored social engineering and real-time infection verification to maximize success.

https://osintsights.com/kimsuky-expands-malware-arsenal-with-httpspy-hellodoor?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#Kimsuky #NorthKorea #Statesponsored #MalwareOperations #SocialEngineering

The Register: Rogue states are putting AI agents to work on sanctions evasion. “The future of sanctions evasion appears to involve fewer shady middlemen and considerably more rented GPUs, according to a new RUSI report on how rogue states are using AI to fake identities, automate shell companies, and launder crypto at scale.”

United 24 Media: Russia Boosts Foreign Propaganda Budget by 54% to Record $1.85 Billion. “Russia allocated a record $1.85 billion for foreign propaganda operations in its 2026 federal budget, a 54% increase from the previous year, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service in a response to Liga.net on May 9.”