The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is currently facing significant scrutiny as it implements extensive reductions in the federal workforce across the United States government. Amid ongoing lawsuits alleging that these actions infringe upon the Privacy Act of 1974, there are calls for the group to cease its activities. Recent…
Are your Signal, WhatsApp, or Telegram accounts secure? Recent warnings from Google highlight an escalation in cyberattacks by Russian state-sponsored groups targeting these messaging platforms. Discover how they are intercepting communications and learn how to protect yourself. According to a recent report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, Russian state-sponsored actors…
Signal, the encrypted messaging application, has become a significant target for espionage efforts linked to Russian state actors. As usage of Signal rises among users seeking to evade surveillance, reports from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group indicate an uptick in attempts by Russian-affiliated agents to exploit this platform. These efforts include…
For over ten years, Russia has utilized Ukraine as a proving ground for its cyberwarfare strategies, with hacking techniques often first tested on Ukrainian targets before broader application. Recent alerts from Google have exposed a new espionage tactic employed by Russian hacker groups to intercept messages from Ukrainian users on…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Google Warns of Escalating Cyber Tactics Targeting Signal Users; Global Implications Exist Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 19, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent investigations reveal that Russian state-sponsored hackers are employing phishing tactics to compromise users of the secure messaging app Signal in…
Data Protection Authority Sounds Alarm Over Unlawful Use of Graphite Spyware The Italian Data Protection Authority has issued a stern warning regarding the misuse of Graphite spyware, following alarming reports of extensive hacking activities involving the tool. This notification underscores the authority’s commitment to upholding European privacy laws amid rising…
X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, has reportedly initiated a block on links directing users to Signal, an encrypted messaging service. This development has been highlighted by journalist Matt Binder, alongside several accounts from users who have experienced these restrictions firsthand. According to Binder’s coverage, links to Signal’s…
Researchers have identified an ongoing and sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by Russian operatives aimed at compromising Microsoft 365 accounts across various sectors. This threat leverages a technique known as device code phishing, which manipulates a specific authentication method under the OAuth standard—referred to as device code flow. Device code flow…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Privacy, Data Security AI Summit Official Highlights Privacy Concerns Linked to Artificial Intelligence Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • February 11, 2025 Cybersecurity and political leaders convene at the AI Action Summit in Paris. (Image: Judith Litvine/Flickr) During a session at the AI Action Summit in…
