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CISA and FBI Report: Chinese Hackers Breach US Telecommunications Networks

Chinese Cyberespionage Campaign Targets U.S. Telecommunications Infrastructure The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a significant security advisory exposing a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign executed by state-sponsored Chinese hackers. This operation has successfully breached multiple U.S. telecommunications networks, posing a serious threat…

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Chinese Hackers Penetrate U.S. Government Officials’ Private Communications: Complete Details Inside

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI have confirmed that hackers supported by the Chinese government have breached the private communications of several U.S. government officials by exploiting vulnerabilities in multiple American telecommunications companies. This significant cybersecurity breach raises concerns due to the extended access these…

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CISA Launches Election Task Force to Address Growing Threats

United States Cyber Defense Agency Launches National Election Support Center The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the preeminent cybersecurity agency in the United States, has inaugurated an election operations war room designed to bolster defenses against potential threats as the nation approaches the 2024 presidential election deadline. With increasing…

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Chinese Hackers Allegedly Aimed at Trump and Vance’s Phones

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Election Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime David Perera (@daveperera) • October 25, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched an investigation into reported hacking activities described as state-sponsored from China, targeting the telecommunications sector. This development follows a report suggesting that hackers…

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Yahoo Data Breach: Potential Impact on Verizon Deal and Possible Hundreds of Millions in Losses

Yahoo Exposed to Major Data Breach: 500 Million User Accounts Compromised On Thursday, Yahoo confirmed that it has fallen victim to what may be one of the largest data breaches in history, with a staggering 500 million user accounts reportedly accessed by a state-sponsored attacker. This incident comes as a…

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Yahoo Confronts ‘Existential Crisis’ Following Record-Breaking Data Breach Affecting 500 Million Users

In what has been recognized as the largest data breach to date, Yahoo is facing a significant existential challenge following the disclosure that approximately 500 million user accounts have been compromised. This incident complicates matters for the company, which has already been grappling with a noticeable decline in email traffic.…

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THN Cybersecurity Highlights: Key Threats and Trends (Sept 30 – Oct 6)

Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Takedowns, DDoS Attacks, and Emerging Threats The realm of cybersecurity continues to evolve with alarming speed, as evidenced by the latest developments in the threat landscape. One significant topic this week is the prevalence of "pig butchering" scams, alongside impactful government interventions and a staggering array of…

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Intel Broker Alleges Cisco Data Breach, Peddling Stolen Information from Leading Companies

Major Data Breach Allegedly Targets Cisco Systems: Intel Broker Claims Responsibility Intel Broker, a notorious figure in the realm of cybercrime, has asserted that he successfully breached Cisco Systems, Inc., resulting in the theft of a significant trove of sensitive data, including source codes, confidential documents, and various credentials. The…

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New U.K. Legislation Prohibits Default Passwords on Smart Devices Beginning April 2024

The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging smart device manufacturers to align with new regulatory measures set to take effect on April 29, 2024. These regulations prohibit the use of default passwords, marking a significant shift toward enhancing cybersecurity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The legislation, known…

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