Cyber espionage stories
Australia faces surge in AI-powered cyber threats & espionage
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Australia faces a rise in AI-driven cyber threats and state-sponsored espionage, calling for stronger defences and intelligence-led cybersecurity strategies.
Exclusive: Logistics firms face rising OT cyber threats amid global tensions
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Cyber attacks on logistics OT systems are rising, risking $500K+ losses as nation states target supply chains for strategic disruption amid global tensions.
Data diode market to reach USD $919.29 million by 2034
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The data diode market is set to nearly double to USD $919.29 million by 2034, driven by rising cyber threats and regulatory demands across sectors.
Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk
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Escalating tensions following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
DanaBot takedown highlights blurred lines in Russian cybercrime
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cybersecurity
The US DOJ indicted Russian nationals behind DanaBot malware, linked to Russian intelligence and used for cybercrime, espionage, and attacks on Ukraine.
Australia’s renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns
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Australia’s shift to renewable energy by 2030 raises cyber security risks due to reliance on foreign-made components in its power grid infrastructure.
North Korean hackers step up phishing attacks on Ukraine government
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North Korean hackers have intensified phishing attacks on Ukrainian government bodies to gather strategic intelligence on the Russian invasion, Proofpoint reports.
Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws
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Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.
Iberian blackout raises fears of growing cyber-attack risks
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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A widespread blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks debate over whether a cyber-attack caused the outage, despite initial reports of a technical fault.
Chinese APT group linked to cyber attack on US defence firm
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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ReliaQuest reveals a Chinese APT group targeted US defence tech firm in February 2025, stealing sensitive IP using advanced, stealthy cyber espionage tactics.
System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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supply chain
Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.
How new malware SHELBY targets telecom via phishing
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.
Mandiant uncovers UNC3886 cyber-attack on Juniper routers
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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network infrastructure
Mandiant has uncovered a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign by the China-linked group UNC3886, targeting outdated Juniper Networks routers with advanced malware.
Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.
China cyber espionage surge driven by AI deception tactics
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cloud security
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ai security
CrowdStrike's research reveals a staggering 150% rise in China-linked cyber espionage, fuelled by AI tactics, posing significant risks across various industries.
2025 forecast predicts a rise in global cyber threats
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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The Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams predicts a staggering 45,505 reported vulnerabilities for 2025, marking an 11% rise from 2024.
Cybercrime surges as global threat to national security
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has overtaken state-sponsored hacking as the main online threat, with healthcare and energy sectors particularly vulnerable, warns Google.
Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.
Sophos MDR services protect 26,000 organisations globally
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Sophos has seen its Managed Detection and Response services grow by 37%, now safeguarding over 26,000 organisations worldwide amid rising cyber threats.
New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.