Cyber war news
Russian airline Aeroflot grounded by pro-Ukrainian hackers, sends "psychological message,” security expert says
The Russian national airline Aeroflot is hit by pro-Ukrainian hackers on Monday, causing massive disruptions and the cancellation of dozens of flights, as well as allegedly exposing the data of all passengers, past and present. One security expert is calling it “kinetic sabotage.” Cybernews explains.
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Major UK leak exposes identities of spies, not just Afghans who helped Britain
A secret court order was partly lifted today, revealing that a major data leak exposed the identities of British special forces and intelligence officers in addition to the thousands of Afghans who had worked with the UK, which was reported earlier.
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China-linked hackers ramp up attacks on Taiwan’s chip industry, researchers report
Chinese-linked hackers are targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and investment analysts as part of a string of cyber espionage campaigns, researchers said on Wednesday.
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“All the information was killed:” hackers wipe out Russian defense giant
Ukraine has paralyzed one of the biggest drone suppliers in Russia with cyber espionage.
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New study reveals top reasons why Ukrainians use VPNs during wartime
When Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, internet search traffic in Ukraine shifted almost immediately....
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UK replaces US as “No. 1 target” for Russian cyberattacks
Russia has shifted the focus of its cyberattacks to the UK, with Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly seeking to avoid offending his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
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Putin’s keyboard warriors are waging war on Europe
From busted water tanks to crashed government sites, pro-Russian hackers are forming new alliances to fight back in wars.
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Iran's hackers keep a low profile after Israeli and US strikes
After Israeli and American forces struck Iranian nuclear targets, officials in both countries sounded the alarm over potentially disruptive cyberattacks carried out by the Islamic Republic’s hackers. Not much has happened.
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Pro-Iranian cyberattacks against US said to be imminent, IDF Colonel provides insight
As the US Department of Homeland Security warns of retaliatory cyberattacks against the US after bombing Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility, a former Colonel of the IDF’s 8200 Cyber Unit talks cyberwarfare, Iranian hacker groups, and what the US can anticipate as the Israel-Iran conflict continues to evolve.
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US strike on Iran sends online ripples: major Saudi leak, DDoS on Truth Social
A pro-Iranian threat actor has dumped the information of thousands of visitors and athletes from one of Saudi Arabia’s major sporting events, the Saudi Games.
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Iran hacks security cameras to gain intel on Israel – media
Iran is hijacking home security cameras to obtain knowledge of Israel’s movements in real-time, a report from Bloomberg reveals.
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Israel under onslaught of DDoS attacks
As predicted, the escalation of the Israel-Iran war has led to a surge of various hacktivism activities, mostly DDoS.
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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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