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  • The Register: China’s Salt Typhoon spies spotted on US govt networks before telcos, CISA boss says

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/15/salt_typhoon_us_govt_networks/ Source: The Register Title: China’s Salt Typhoon spies spotted on US govt networks before telcos, CISA boss says Feedly Summary: We are only seeing ‘the tip of the iceberg,’ Easterly warns Beijing’s Salt Typhoon cyberspies had been seen in US government networks before telcos discovered the same foreign intruders in their own…

  • The Register: Crypto klepto North Korea stole $659M over just 5 heists last year

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/15/north_korea_crypto_heists/ Source: The Register Title: Crypto klepto North Korea stole $659M over just 5 heists last year Feedly Summary: US, Japan, South Korea vow to intensify counter efforts North Korean blockchain bandits stole more than half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency in 2024 alone, the US, Japan, and South Korea say.… AI Summary…

  • 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…

  • Cloud Blog: Backscatter: Automated Configuration Extraction

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    Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/backscatter-automated-configuration-extraction/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: Backscatter: Automated Configuration Extraction Feedly Summary: Written by: Josh Triplett Executive Summary Backscatter is a tool developed by the Mandiant FLARE team that aims to automatically extract malware configurations. It relies on static signatures and emulation to extract this information without dynamic execution, bypassing anti-analysis logic present in…

  • CSA: What Are the Top Cybersecurity Threats of 2025?

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    Source URL: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/01/14/the-emerging-cybersecurity-threats-in-2025-what-you-can-do-to-stay-ahead Source: CSA Title: What Are the Top Cybersecurity Threats of 2025? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text outlines the top 10 emerging cybersecurity threats anticipated for 2025, emphasizing the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the necessity for organizations to adopt proactive security measures. Key threats include sophisticated ransomware,…

  • Slashdot: FBI Chief Warns China Poised To Wreak ‘Real-World Harm’ on US Infrastructure

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/01/13/1443251/fbi-chief-warns-china-poised-to-wreak-real-world-harm-on-us-infrastructure?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: FBI Chief Warns China Poised To Wreak ‘Real-World Harm’ on US Infrastructure Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: FBI Director Christopher Wray’s remarks highlight the increasing threat posed by China’s cyber activities to U.S. national security. He emphasizes that Chinese hackers have gained access to critical infrastructure,…

  • Hacker News: What the TP-Link Ban in the US Means for You

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    Source URL: https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/what-the-tp-link-ban-in-the-us-means-for-you/ Source: Hacker News Title: What the TP-Link Ban in the US Means for You Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Short Summary with Insight:** The text delves into the implications of a potential ban on TP-Link routers in the United States, highlighting cybersecurity concerns due to alleged connections to Chinese…

  • 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…

  • The Register: Security pros baited with fake Windows LDAP exploit traps

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/09/security_pros_baited_by_fake/ Source: The Register Title: Security pros baited with fake Windows LDAP exploit traps Feedly Summary: Tricky attackers trying yet again to deceive the good guys on home territory Security researchers are once again being lured into traps by attackers, this time with fake exploits of serious Microsoft security flaws.… AI Summary and…

  • The Register: Charter, Consolidated, Windstream reportedly join Salt Typhoon victim list

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/06/charter_consolidated_windstream_salt_typhoon/ Source: The Register Title: Charter, Consolidated, Windstream reportedly join Salt Typhoon victim list Feedly Summary: The slow drip of compromised telecom networks continues The list of telecommunications victims in the Salt Typhoon cyberattack continues to grow as a new report names Charter Communications, Consolidated Communications, and Windstream among those breached by Chinese…