Cyber war news
Iranians left without internet, asked to delete WhatsApp
Communications have been disrupted in the country with a population of 90 million, as the government believes the media can be used to disrupt psychological security.
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Poland sends out a warning: Russia is jamming GPS in widening cyber war
Russia is disrupting Global Positioning System (GPS) signals in northern Poland in an effort to destabilize its NATO neighbor, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister has said.
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Pro Israeli hacker group targets Iranian crypto exchange, destroys $90 million
Pro-Israel hacking group "Predatory Sparrow" attacks one of Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, destroying $90 million and threatening to dismantle its source code.
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Iranians refuse to be kept in the dark amid government internet restrictions
While the Iranian government is tightening internet restrictions at a critical moment, many Iranians remain connected – at least those who have managed to access and use a VPN.
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Cyber pros warn Israel of possible Iranian retaliation in the cyber realm
After Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure, Operation Rising Lion, on June 13th, there has been an escalation in cyberthreats.
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Robotic dogs march in a military parade in Washington, DC
Robotic dogs, drones, and a robotic combat vehicle were the latest showcases of the future of warfare on June 14th, as the US Army celebrated its 250th anniversary.
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Ukraine downs Russian railways online resource – media
Ukrainian intelligence has reportedly taken down the online presence of the Russian Railways (RZD), the country’s main railways company.
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NATO eyes cybersecurity in new 5% defense spending target
NATO is considering counting cybersecurity and related areas like border and coastal security toward its proposed defense spending goal of 5% of GDP. The plan includes 3.5% for core defense and 1.5% for defense-related activities.
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UN holds first meeting on regulating ‘killer robot’ technology
Member countries will meet at the United Nations on Monday in an effort to revive regulating the kinds of AI-controlled autonomous weapons increasingly used in modern warfare.
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Kremlin hackers deploy file-sniffing malware through fake CAPTCHAs
A fake Russian CAPTCHA can crawl through private files and has been seen in the wild targeting high officials.
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In fear of cyberattacks, India shuts down access to two top exchanges
Against the backdrop of an escalating conflict with Pakistan, India has temporarily restricted access to the websites of the country’s top two exchanges.
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Russia banned from acquiring deadly video game controllers used in Ukraine drone attacks
The UK government on Wednesday announced 150 new sanctions against Russia – including a ban on video game controllers to prevent deadly drone attacks – and to further degrade the Kremlin’s ability to fund its invasion of Ukraine.
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Anonymous claims 10T leak exposing Kremlin secrets, dirt on Trump – but some say the stolen data is old news
The infamous hacker collective Anonymous said it has leaked a whopping 10T of data exposing Kremlin secrets, corruption, and pro-Russian ties to the West – including dirt on US President Donald Trump, but the internet, so far, is not that impressed.
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China accuses US of cyberattacks, names suspected NSA agents
China has accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) of launching "advanced" cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games in February, targeting essential industries.
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Russia's “Shuckworm” espionage group targets Western military ops in Ukraine
The Kremlin-linked espionage group “Shuckworm” is back with another hacking campaign against Ukraine and its Western allies, this time targeting a foreign military operation taking place in the war-torn nation.
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An email with Windows RDP file gives Russian spies access to your drives
Disguised as a joint project between tech giants and a European government, one email can make your entire system a drive-thru for Kremlin-backed spies.
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France’s critical infrastructure under attack, political tensions to blame
As France takes a more active role on the global political stage, hacktivists are increasingly targeting the country’s critical infrastructure.
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Hacktivists gear up for coordinated attacks on Israel ahead of April 7
Campaigns that typically target Israel this year may also target its allies, including the US.
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