⚡ THN Weekly Recap: $1.5B Crypto Heist, AI Misuse, and Apple’s Data Challenge
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Chinese Hackers Salt Typhoon and UNC4841 Collaborate to Target Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity experts from Silent Push have exposed a complex Chinese espionage initiative that intertwines two notable threat actors: Salt Typhoon and UNC4841. This investigation has unveiled a previously hidden network of malicious infrastructure aimed at infiltrating government and corporate networks across more than 80 countries. The analysis identified 45 malicious…
Austrian Interior Ministry Reports Breach of 100 Email Accounts
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Email Security & Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime No Law Enforcement Information or Personal Data Compromised, Says Austrian Government Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 1, 2025 The headquarters of Austria’s Ministry of the Interior in Palais Modena, Vienna. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) The Austrian government has confirmed…
DOGE Exposed Social Security Data Risk, Says Whistleblower
This week, as students resumed classes across the nation, WIRED reported on a self-identified leader of a violent online group known as “Purgatory,” which has been linked to a series of swatting incidents at universities in the US. The individual claims connections to a broader cybercriminal network called The Com,…
User Data Leaked on Dark Web Following Major Telecom Hack in Europe: Should You Be Concerned?
*Image credit — Bloomberg A significant hacking operation targeting Orange SA, a French telecommunications firm, was executed by a group known as Warlock. Earlier this month, approximately four gigabytes of stolen data surfaced on the dark web, although the breach occurred in July. In August, Orange had alerted relevant authorities…
Bouygues Telecom Faces Cyberattack, Impacting 6.4 Million Customers
A cyberattack targeting Bouygues Telecom has led to the exposure of sensitive data for approximately 6.4 million customers. Learn about the compromised information and measures you can take to safeguard yourself against potential scams, as the company cautions customers to remain vigilant. Bouygues Telecom, a leading telecommunications provider in France…
French Company Bouygues Telecom Faces Data Breach Affecting 6.4 Million Customers
Data Breach at Bouygues Telecom Affects 6.4 Million Customers Pierluigi Paganini August 08, 2025 Bouygues Telecom Reports Cyberattack Compromising Customer Data Bouygues Telecom has confirmed that it experienced a significant cyberattack, resulting in the exposure of personal information of approximately 6.4 million of its customers. This French telecommunications provider, a…
Chinese State-Sponsored Hackers Target Southeast Asian Telecoms
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Threat Actor Maintains Long-Term Stealthy Access Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • August 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent cybersecurity analysis reveals that Chinese nation-state hackers have infiltrated mobile telecommunications networks across Southeast Asia, ostensibly to track the locations of individuals,…
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Linked to Treasury Hack Associated with Silk Typhoon
Jan 18, 2025
Cyber Espionage / Telecom Security
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has enacted sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity firm and a Shanghai-based cyber operative for their suspected connections to the Silk Typhoon group and the recent breach of the federal agency’s systems. The Treasury stated in a press release that “malicious cyber actors linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) continue to target U.S. government networks, including the recent compromise of Treasury’s information technology systems and sensitive critical infrastructure.” The sanctions specifically target Yin Kecheng, identified as a cyber operative for over a decade and associated with China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). Kecheng is believed to be linked to the recent breach of Treasury’s network, which was revealed earlier this month and involved a hack of BeyondTrust’s systems, allowing threat actors to access some of the company’s Remote Support SaaS infrastructure.
Cyber Espionage / Telecom Security
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Network Breach Connected to Silk Typhoon On January 18, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity firm and a cyber actor based in Shanghai, citing their suspected connections to the notorious Salt…
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Linked to Treasury Hack Associated with Silk Typhoon
Jan 18, 2025
Cyber Espionage / Telecom Security
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has enacted sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity firm and a Shanghai-based cyber operative for their suspected connections to the Silk Typhoon group and the recent breach of the federal agency’s systems. The Treasury stated in a press release that “malicious cyber actors linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) continue to target U.S. government networks, including the recent compromise of Treasury’s information technology systems and sensitive critical infrastructure.” The sanctions specifically target Yin Kecheng, identified as a cyber operative for over a decade and associated with China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). Kecheng is believed to be linked to the recent breach of Treasury’s network, which was revealed earlier this month and involved a hack of BeyondTrust’s systems, allowing threat actors to access some of the company’s Remote Support SaaS infrastructure.
