Tag: state-sponsored hacking

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

    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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Rekt: Hyperliquidate

    Source URL: https://www.rekt.news/hyperliquidate Source: Rekt Title: Hyperliquidate Feedly Summary: North Korean hackers don’t take holidays. While Hyperliquid guards $2 billion with just 4 validators, DPRK tests their defenses. Security experts warn – 3 signatures is all it takes. The team’s response couldn’t be more Bah humbug. AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text discusses…

  • Slashdot: China Wiretaps Americans in ‘Worst Hack in Our Nation’s History’

    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/24/11/22/2336254/china-wiretaps-americans-in-worst-hack-in-our-nations-history?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: China Wiretaps Americans in ‘Worst Hack in Our Nation’s History’ Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: A significant breach of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure by a hacker group linked to the Chinese government, identified as Salt Typhoon, has been reported. This breach allowed unauthorized access to phone calls…

  • Rekt: Tapioca DAO – Rekt

    Source URL: https://www.rekt.news/tapioca-dao-rekt Source: Rekt Title: Tapioca DAO – Rekt Feedly Summary: Another day, another private key theft, another protocol rekt. Tapioca DAO on Arbitrum suffers a roughly $4.4 million loss in a private key compromise. Some funds have been recovered, though the full extent of the damage remains to be seen. AI Summary and…

  • Rekt: DeltaPrime – Rekt

    Source URL: https://www.rekt.news/deltaprime-rekt Source: Rekt Title: DeltaPrime – Rekt Feedly Summary: Another day, another private key compromise. DeltaPrime Blue on Arbitrum suffers $5.98 million loss in private key compromise. Whispers of a notorious nation-state hacker group are already circulating through the cryptosphere. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a significant security breach…