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@TAKellermann shared
On Jul 19, 2021
RT @campuscodi: Breaking: The DOJ has indicted four members of APT40 -three were named as MSS officers for the local Hainan office -one was a computer hacker hired for their front company (Hainan Xiandun) https://t.co/8D9gIywb26 https://t.co/rERtnOzxHd
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US indicts four members of Chinese hacking group APT40

US indicts four members of Chinese hacking group APT40

The US Department of Justice has indicted four Chinese nationals today for hacking companies, government agencies, and universities across the world on behalf of the Chinese government.

@C_Painter shared
On Jul 19, 2021
RT @ericgeller: Here's the White House statement on the multilateral condemnation of Chinese hacking activities: https://t.co/Z9DS72iZGl https://t.co/h5dHkIw4d6
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The United States, Joined by Allies and Partners, Attributes Malicious Cyber Activity and Irresponsible State Behavior to the People’s Republic of China

The United States, Joined by Allies and Partners, Attributes Malicious Cyber Activity and Irresponsible State Behavior to the People’s Republic of China

The United States has long been concerned about the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) irresponsible and destabilizing behavior in cyberspace. Today, the United States and our allies and ...

@hackerfantastic shared
On Jul 19, 2021
RT @campuscodi: Breaking: US and allies formally blame China’s Ministry of State Security for Microsoft Exchange Hack (via @martinmatishak) Attack pinned on APT31 and APT40. https://t.co/w8fClwJAPH https://t.co/zfRC5xqApv
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White House formally blames China’s Ministry of State Security for Microsoft Exchange Hack

White House formally blames China’s Ministry of State Security for Microsoft Exchange Hack

The U.S. and a coalition of allies on Monday formally attributed the sweeping campaign against Microsoft Exchange email servers to hackers affiliated with China’s Ministry of State Security.

@snlyngaas shared
On Jul 20, 2021
TSA pushes more cybersecurity mandates on critical pipeline owners, emphasizing ransomware, via @timstarks https://t.co/FDLcHJhVF2
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TSA pushes more cybersecurity mandates on critical pipeline owners, emphasizing ransomware

TSA pushes more cybersecurity mandates on critical pipeline owners, emphasizing ransomware

The Transportation Security Administration on Tuesday handed down additional cybersecurity requirements for owners of major pipelines, this time focused on ransomware. It’s the second time ...

@StephaneNappo shared
On Jul 19, 2021
📣 Massive data leak reveals spyware based surveillance targeting activists, journalists, and political leaders worldwide. 📰 Article 👉 https://t.co/e4g5JThSPc ⛑ Forensic methodology 👉 https://t.co/ZJDgp6q2pY #Pegasus #DataPrivacy #CyberDiplomacy #Infosec #Malware #Digital https://t.co/7GqPfwUW9g
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Forensic Methodology Report: How to catch NSO Group’s Pegasus

Forensic Methodology Report: How to catch NSO Group’s Pegasus

NSO Group claims that its Pegasus spyware is only used to “investigate terrorism and crime” and “leaves no traces whatsoever”. This Forensic Methodology Report shows that neither of these ...

@NCSCgov shared
On Jul 15, 2021
Facebook says Iranian hackers used site in spying on U.S. military personnel https://t.co/NiSjyJBH55
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Facebook says Iranian hackers used site in spying on U.S. military personnel

Facebook says Iranian hackers used site in spying on U.S. military personnel

Facebook (FB.O) said on Thursday it had taken down about 200 accounts run by a group of hackers in Iran as part of a cyber-spying operation that targeted mostly U.S. military personnel and ...

@davemcclure shared
On Jul 19, 2021
RT @dnvolz: NEW: The Biden administration Monday plans to publicly blame hackers affiliated with China’s MSS for the Microsoft Exchange Hack. Four hackers alleged to be work with MSS have also been indicted for separate hacking activity. https://t.co/oy2rofdaaq
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Biden Administration Blames Hackers Tied to China for Microsoft Cyberattack Spree

Biden Administration Blames Hackers Tied to China for Microsoft Cyberattack Spree

The U.S. government has “high confidence” that hackers tied to China’s main intelligence service carried out the unusually indiscriminate hack of Microsoft Exchange Server software that ...

@securityweekly shared
On Jul 20, 2021
RT @SecWeekly: This week in Business Security Weekly we welcome Padraic O’Reilly of CyberSaint to discuss risk management, compliance, and Cyber Risk Automation. Tune in to the full episode and show notes at: https://t.co/QrFaihbGNL https://t.co/xTtZuGR0rP
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Business Security Weekly Episode #224 – July 19, 2021 Subscribe to all of our shows and mailing list by visiting: https://securityweekly.com/subscribe 1. Aligning Cyber Risk to Business ...