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Chinese Data Leak Exposes Contractors Behind Salt Typhoon

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Leak Exposes China’s Hack-For-Hire Activities Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • July 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent analysis by cybersecurity firm SpyCloud has uncovered significant leaks revealing the inner workings of private hacking firms in China that operate under the guise of assisting government…

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NHS Attributes Patient Death to Ransomware Attack

Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Canadian Cybersecurity Breaches: Hacking Incidents and Vulnerabilities Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG In a weekly roundup of cybersecurity incidents and breaches, Information Security Media Group highlights significant events including the UK NHS’s link between ransomware and patient…

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Salt Typhoon Exploits Router Vulnerabilities to Target Telecoms, Warns FBI and Canadian Authorities

An advisory issued by the FBI in conjunction with Canada’s Cyber Centre unveils an ongoing cyber espionage campaign attributed to a China-associated group targeting global telecom networks. Dated June 20, 2025, the report highlights the activities of “Salt Typhoon,” a well-known advanced persistent threat (APT) group harnessing existing vulnerabilities in…

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Canadian Telecom Targeted by Suspected Chinese State Hackers

The Canadian telecommunications sector has recently faced a significant security breach, allegedly orchestrated by state-sponsored hackers from China. These cyber actors exploited a critical vulnerability that had been patched 16 months earlier, compromising a major telecommunications provider in Canada, as confirmed by officials from both the Canadian and U.S. governments.…

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Israel Claims Iran Is Exploiting Security Cameras for Espionage

The recent escalation of hostilities in Israel has coincided with Iran implementing strict restrictions on internet access for its citizens. This move appears aimed at obstructing access to vital information while redirecting users toward local applications that may lack adequate security measures. Complications have mounted as the hacking group Predatory…

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Trump’s Nominee for CISA Leadership Faces Confirmation Delays

Government, Industry Specific, Training & Security Leadership Sean Plankey’s CISA Nomination Faces Further Delays Amid Rising Tensions Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 16, 2025 Sean Plankey, nominee for the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…

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