Cyber war news
AWS cloud operations in Bahrain hit for 2nd time in targeted Iran strike
Iran has now reportedly hit AWS operations in Bahrain for a second time, after the IRGC threatened major US tech companies across the Gulf. Trump is set to address the nation later Wednesday.
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US says China’s top chipmaker supplied Iran military with chipmaking tech
SMIC, China's largest chipmaker, has sent chipmaking tools to Iran's military, two senior Trump administration officials said on Thursday, raising questions about Beijing's stance in the month-old US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
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Russia found sharing drone technology, battlefield tactics with Iran to boost strike capabilities
Russia is now sharing satellite imagery, upgraded drone technology, and tactical guidance with Iran – likely improving Tehran’s ability to strike US and allied targets in the Middle East.
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Verifone and Stryker claims by Iran-linked hackers as cyber retaliation fears grow
In less than a day, the Iran-linked hacktivist group Handala claims attacks on two multinational US companies – the electronic payments giant Verifone and the major medical technology company Stryker, both of which have strong ties to Israel. Verifone on Thursday denied the breach claims.
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Russia braces for a long, painful cyber standoff with the West
Various hybrid activities have been observed in the Netherlands, including misinformation campaigns, sabotage activities, and cyberattacks.
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Salt typhoon hacked phones belonging to the aids of three British Prime Ministers
Beijing-sponsored hackers compromised the phones of UK government officials in a targeted campaign that appears to have lasted from 2021 to 2024, according to reports.
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US officials confirm cyber role in Caracas blackout during Maduro raid
US forces briefly cut power across Venezuela’s capital as part of a “layered” military operation in which offensive cyber capabilities played a role, according to American officials briefed on the mission.
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China’s London super-embassy could hold a secret room next to key data cables
Concerns over Chinese cyber and intelligence activity in the UK have been reignited following a new investigation into plans for China’s proposed ‘super-embassy’ in London which reveals underground rooms near cables carrying sensitive financial data
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Taiwan warns China is launching AI and deepfakes campaigns run by legitimate tech and marketing firms
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) says Beijing is outsourcing large parts of its influence operations to Chinese IT and marketing companies —and those contractors are relying on automation and AI-generated content to scale “cognitive warfare” campaigns targeting Taiwanese audiences.
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How the US shut down power in Caracas, and what it signals for the future of cyber warfare
The power outage that hit Venezuela's capital on Saturday, as the US launched targeted air strikes in a bid to oust President Nicolas Maduro, offers a rare glimpse into how cyber, space, and electronic capabilities are being used to disrupt civilian infrastructure, and why that matters for future conflict.
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Russian hackers are abusing Viber to spy on Ukraine
A Russia-related hacking group has discovered a new method for infiltrating Ukrainian government and military systems by exploiting a popular messaging app.
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US hints at cyber role in Venezuela power outage during Caracas operation
The US may have used cyber or advanced technology capabilities to disrupt electricity and communications in Venezuela’s capital during a dramatic operation that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, according to remarks by US President Donald Trump.
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Finland arrests two crew in undersea cable probe amid Russian sabotage fears
Finnish authorities arrested two crew members and placed travel bans on two others aboard the cargo vessel Fitburg, as part of a criminal investigation into damage to a critical undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland connecting Finland and Estonia.
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Report alleges China-linked cyber intrusion at UK Foreign Office
The UK government is responding to a report that its computer systems were compromised earlier this autumn by a Beijing-linked hacking group.
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Chinese spy group Ink Dragon is turning victims into infrastructure
Espionage group Ink Dragon is increasingly weaponizing European government infrastructure, a new report finds, and it’s getting better at covering up its tracks.
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Spies must be fluent in code, says MI6 boss
In her first speech as head of Britain’s Security Intelligence Service, MI6, Blaise Metreweli is to push for the need to invest in technology to tackle threats to UK security.
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UK unites intelligence in “football pitch-sized” center as NATO warns Europe is on war footing with Russia
The UK's Military Intelligence Service Unit (MIS) is uniting all military intelligence services to speed up how information is gathered, while NATO Secretary General warned that Europe is on a course for a war with Russia on a scale similar to the First and Second World Wars.
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Rybar Telegram channel and two China tech firms hit UK’s naughty list
Chinese tech firms i-Soon and Integrity Tech, as well as Russian Telegram channel Rybar, are the latest companies to be sanctioned by the UK for disinformation and cyber threats.
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BAE Systems chief outlines drone hacks in appeal to cyber defenders
Adrian Nish, Director of Europe East at BAE Systems, issued an appeal to talented cyber defense specialists last week, urging them to apply their skills to the emerging challenge of drone interception.
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Ukrainian intelligence hit Russia's transit company assisting sanctioned goods
A Ukrainian cyber unit reportedly attacked one of Russia’s largest logistics giants, Eltrans+, which serves 5,000 businesses and is also a key player in shipping sanctioned goods and electronic components from China.
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