cyber espionage

AI & Tech

China-linked hackers hid in authentication system for years

The Chinese state-aligned group Velvet Ant evaded detection for nearly a decade by backdooring privileged access management modules and OpenSSH…

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BigTech Companies

Russian Hackers Hijack Routers to Steal Data

A Russian state-sponsored hacking group, APT28, is conducting widespread campaigns to hijack internet routers, particularly TP-Link models, to redirect traffic…

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BigTech Companies

Millions of iPhones Targeted by New DarkSword Spyware

A new spyware toolkit called DarkSword poses a major threat to iPhones by infecting devices silently when users simply visit…

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BigTech Companies

DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Hijacks iPhones with 3 Zero-Days

A sophisticated new iPhone exploit kit called "DarkSword" has been discovered, using six vulnerabilities including three zero-days to hijack devices…

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BigTech Companies

New iPhone Hack Tool Puts Millions of Devices at Risk

A new, highly accessible hacking tool called DarkSword poses a widespread threat to millions of iPhone users by silently compromising…

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BigTech Companies

New iPhone Hack Threatens Hundreds of Millions of Devices

A new hacking tool called DarkSword can silently compromise iPhones simply by visiting a malicious website, posing a widespread risk…

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Business

APT28 Hackers Use Customized Covenant Tool in New Attacks

A Russian state-sponsored hacking group, APT28, is conducting long-term espionage against Ukrainian government targets using a dual-implant strategy with the…

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Cybersecurity

Ukraine Targeted by Multi-Stage “BadPaw” Malware

A new malware campaign named "BadPaw" uses a legitimate Ukrainian email service (ukr[.]net) to send deceptive emails, exploiting trust to…

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BigTech Companies

US iPhone-Hacking Tools Leaked to Foreign Spies and Criminals

A sophisticated iPhone-hacking toolkit called Coruna, containing exploits for 23 iOS vulnerabilities, has leaked from state-sponsored espionage into the hands…

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Business

Ex-L3Harris Exec Jailed for Selling Zero-Days to Russia

A former senior executive at defense contractor L3Harris was sentenced to over seven years in prison for stealing and selling…

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Business

Singapore Telcos Hit in China-Linked Cyber Espionage

Singapore's four major telecom providers were targeted by a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign from the UNC3886 group, but customer services…

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Business

State-Backed Phishing Targets Military, Journalists on Signal

German authorities warn of a state-backed phishing campaign targeting European elites, exploiting the Signal app to compromise high-profile individuals for…

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BigTech Companies

Fancy Bear Targets Ukraine, EU with Microsoft Office Flaw

The Russian-linked cyber group Fancy Bear is exploiting a critical Microsoft Office vulnerability (CVE-2026-21509) to target Ukrainian and EU organizations,…

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Business

Chinese Mustang Panda Hackers Use CoolClient Backdoor to Spread Infostealers

Mustang Panda has deployed an updated CoolClient backdoor with enhanced capabilities to steal browser credentials and clipboard data, targeting government…

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Business

New Linux Malware Surpasses Typical Threats in Sophistication

A highly sophisticated and modular malware framework named **VoidLink** targets Linux systems, featuring over thirty components for stealth, reconnaissance, and…

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BigTech Companies

Cisco Email Security Appliances Hacked via Unpatched Zero-Day

A critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-20393) in Cisco email security appliances is being exploited, allowing attackers to gain full control, particularly…

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Business

China-Linked ‘Warp Panda’ Hacks North American Firms in Espionage Campaign

A Chinese state-linked cyber-espionage group, 'Warp Panda,' is targeting North American legal, tech, and manufacturing firms for intelligence aligned with…

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Business

Noisy Ransomware Uncovered a Long-Term Espionage Operation

A ransomware group's disruptive attack on two Russian companies inadvertently exposed a long-running, sophisticated cyber espionage operation, highlighting how a…

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Artificial Intelligence

Chinese Hackers Use AI Claude to Automate Cyberattacks

State-sponsored Chinese hackers used Anthropic's Claude Code AI to conduct automated cyberattacks on high-value organizations, marking a significant shift in…

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BigTech Companies

Urgent Windows Flaw CVE-2025-9491 Actively Exploited by Hackers

A critical Windows security flaw (CVE-2025-9491) is being actively exploited by hacking group UNC6384, enabling unauthorized code execution through malicious…

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