The Biden White House made a stunning admission that Chinese hackers have the ability to cripple the American power grid and ports, and it is reportedly not just run-of-the-mill intrusions but increasingly sophisticated actors with unparalleled skills. Jake Sullivan, national security adviser, had known about the Chinese hackers' ability to knock out critical infrastructure for … Continue reading Biden’s National Security Team admits China can shut down US ports and power grids
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Britain summons China envoy to hear hacking complaints
Beijing's charge d'affaires at its London embassy was summoned by Britain Tuesday to hear complaints about a series of cyber-attacks, blamed on China-backed hackers. The summons comes after Britain, the United States and New Zealand lodged claims in rapid succession that China-backed hacking groups have targeted politicians, journalists, activists and even Britain's election watchdog. Beijing … Continue reading Britain summons China envoy to hear hacking complaints
Meet the Russian ‘Star Blizzard’ accused of launching cyberattacks on UK
Russian cyberattackers have been accused of targeting British democracy ahead of next year's general election. The UK says MPs, journalists, think tanks and an ex-head of MI6 are among those to have been in the sights of hacking operations linked to the Kremlin. Here's everything we know so far. Who is behind the attacks? Russia's FSB … Continue reading Meet the Russian ‘Star Blizzard’ accused of launching cyberattacks on UK
US not ruling out cyberattacks from Russia
Man without identity programing in technology enviroment with cyber icons and symbols Top U.S. cyber officials are warning that now is no time for governments or private sector companies to let down their guard and assume Russia's struggles on the battlefield in Ukraine will carry over into the Kremlin's efforts in cyberspace. Instead, they say … Continue reading US not ruling out cyberattacks from Russia
Germany’s cyberczar faces dismissal over alleged tied with Russia
The Cyber Security Council of Germany called the allegations against Arne Schonbohm "absurd" Germany's Interior Minister Nancy Faeser intends to fire the head of the national cybersecurity agency over alleged contacts with Russian intelligence agents, German media reported on Monday, citing government sources. Arne Schonbohm supposedly had contact with Moscow's spies through the Cyber Security … Continue reading Germany’s cyberczar faces dismissal over alleged tied with Russia
Danger looms as Russia-Ukraine war enters cyberspace
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Ukraine is bracing for a new wave of Russian cyberattacks likely aimed at freezing its citizens in coming months and crippling its spending power. The attacks, according to an assessment shared Friday by a top Ukrainian cyber official, are expected to include precision cyber strikes, combining virtual efforts against key … Continue reading Danger looms as Russia-Ukraine war enters cyberspace
Cybersecurity acronyms you should know
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Cybersecurity news and best practices are full of acronyms and abbreviations. Without understanding what each one means, it’s difficult to comprehend the significance of most major threats and the essential tools that help prevent them. Our list below contains 100 of the most common cybersecurity abbreviations that you may encounter in … Continue reading Cybersecurity acronyms you should know
Biden: Hackers targeting ill-prepared local governments
President Joe Biden on March 21, 2022, warned that Russian cyberattacks on U.S. targets are likely, though the government has not identified a specific threat. Biden urged the private sector: "Harden your cyber defenses immediately." It is a costly fact of modern life that organizations from pipelines and shipping companies to hospitals and any number of private companies are vulnerable … Continue reading Biden: Hackers targeting ill-prepared local governments
Spy chief calls for stricter global laws
The head of UK domestic intelligence service MI5, Ken McCallum, has advised MPs to beware of China and Russia's "interference alerts," which he believes will occur increasingly often as these two countries are allegedly aiming for international supremacy. Head of MIS, Ken McCallum In an interview with the Daily Mail, McCallum said that since the … Continue reading Spy chief calls for stricter global laws
Ukraine Crisis: Can the US sanction Russia before invasion?
Washington could impose sanctions on Russia in response to alleged cyberattacks on Ukraine, even before any potential ground invasion, a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee revealed on Wednesday. Photo by Aaron Kittredge on Pexels.com Democratic Senator Chris Murphy confirmed that "pre-invasion sanctions" were being considered in response to Moscow's alleged targeting of … Continue reading Ukraine Crisis: Can the US sanction Russia before invasion?

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