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  • Wired: US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/us-charges-12-alleged-spies-in-chinas-freewheeling-hacker-for-hire-ecosystem/ Source: Wired Title: US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem Feedly Summary: The Justice Department claims 10 alleged hackers and two Chinese government officials took part in a wave of cyberattacks around the globe that included breaching the US Treasury Department and more. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…

  • Cloud Blog: Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/cybercrime-multifaceted-national-security-threat/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Cybercrime: A Multifaceted National Security Threat Feedly Summary: Executive Summary Cybercrime makes up a majority of the malicious activity online and occupies the majority of defenders’ resources. In 2024, Mandiant Consulting responded to almost four times more intrusions conducted by financially motivated actors than state-backed intrusions. Despite this…

  • Slashdot: Chinese and Iranian Hackers Are Using US AI Products To Bolster Cyberattacks

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    Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/01/29/1730253/chinese-and-iranian-hackers-are-using-us-ai-products-to-bolster-cyberattacks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Chinese and Iranian Hackers Are Using US AI Products To Bolster Cyberattacks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the increasing use of AI technologies, specifically Google’s Gemini chatbot, by foreign hackers from countries like China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea to enhance their cyberattack…

  • Wired: US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/us-names-one-of-the-hackers-allegedly-behind-massive-salt-typhoon-breaches/ Source: Wired Title: US Names One of the Hackers Allegedly Behind Massive Salt Typhoon Breaches Feedly Summary: Plus: New details emerge about China’s cyber espionage against the US, the FBI remotely uninstalls malware on 4,200 US devices, and victims of the PowerSchool edtech breach reveal what hackers stole. AI Summary and Description:…

  • Slashdot: US Sanctions Chinese Firm, Hacker Behind Telecom and Treasury Hacks

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/17/2125214/us-sanctions-chinese-firm-hacker-behind-telecom-and-treasury-hacks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: US Sanctions Chinese Firm, Hacker Behind Telecom and Treasury Hacks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Yin Kecheng and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co. due to their involvement in cyber espionage operations targeting U.S. telecommunications, highlighting critical security concerns…

  • The Register: FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of Windows PCs in America

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/14/fbi_french_cops_boot_chinas/ Source: The Register Title: FBI wipes Chinese PlugX malware from thousands of Windows PCs in America Feedly Summary: Hey, Xi: Zài jiàn! The FBI, working with French cops, obtained nine warrants to remotely wipe PlugX malware from thousands of Windows-based computers that had been infected by Chinese government-backed criminals, according to newly…

  • Slashdot: CES ‘Worst In Show’ Devices Mocked In IFixit Video – While YouTube Inserts Ads For Them

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/11/1748206/ces-worst-in-show-devices-mocked-in-ifixit-video—while-youtube-inserts-ads-for-them?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: CES ‘Worst In Show’ Devices Mocked In IFixit Video – While YouTube Inserts Ads For Them Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The excerpt discusses the potential threats posed by certain technology products unveiled at CES, particularly in terms of their repairability, privacy, and security vulnerabilities. Notable…

  • Slashdot: US Sanctions Chinese Firm Linked to Seized Botnet

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/04/0431231/us-sanctions-chinese-firm-linked-to-seized-botnet Source: Slashdot Title: US Sanctions Chinese Firm Linked to Seized Botnet Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the recent sanctions imposed on a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, Integrity Technology, due to its involvement in cyberattacks, specifically those attributed to a Chinese government-operated botnet known as Flax Typhoon. This…

  • Wired: The Worst Hacks of 2024

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/worst-hacks-2024/ Source: Wired Title: The Worst Hacks of 2024 Feedly Summary: From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text outlines significant cybersecurity incidents and…