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Inside the Hidden World of Nation-State Cyber Espionage 2026-03-19 06:04 Bank Information Security Luke McNamara Deputy Chief Analyst, Mandiant Luke McNamara is a Deputy Chief Analyst of Mandiant Intelligence at Google Cloud, with over a decade of experience in cyber threat intelligence focusing on emerging threats and trends. His research has appeared …
ICE reports cyber espionage and theft of gigabytes of internal email data 2026-03-14 00:39 Q Costa Rica Q COSTARICA — Amid the bidding process for the new 5G cellular network, the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE)—Costa Rican Electricity Institute—reported on Thursday that it was the victim of cyber espionage. It also confirmed the theft of 9 …
Finland warns of growing cyber espionage from China and Russia 2026-03-12 14:09 ScandAsia Finland’s security service warns that cyber espionage from Russia and China is increasingly targeting the country’s technology sector. Finland’s security authorities warn that foreign intelligence operations targeting the country are expanding, The Cyber …
Conflict sparks surge in Middle East cyber espionage 2026-03-12 11:28 SecurityBrief Research from Proofpoint links the outbreak of fighting involving Iran to a rapid rise in state-sponsored espionage targeting governments and diplomatic missions across the Middle East. The activity is attributed to a wider set of actors than Iran alone. …
Finnish intelligence warns of persistent cyber espionage from Russia, China 2026-03-10 21:36 The Record Finland’s intelligence service warned that Russia and China continue to conduct extensive cyberespionage and influence operations targeting the country’s technology sector, research institutions and government, according to a new national security …
Google Disrupted Chinese GRIDTIDE Cyber Espionage Operation Active Since 2017 2026-03-02 12:29 CPO Magazine A long-term Chinese cyber espionage operation that has been active since at least 2017 and has a count of at least 53 victims has been substantially disrupted, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Mandiant. Working with other …
Google exposes MASSIVE Chinese cyber espionage campaign targeting 42 countries 2026-02-28 15:03 Natural News Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) uncovered UNC2814 (Gallium), a Chinese-linked hacking group that infiltrated 53 organizations across 42 countries, stealing sensitive personal data and surveilling high-value targets, primarily in telecom and …
Google disrupts China-linked cyber espionage on telecoms 2026-02-26 03:52 SecurityBrief Google's Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant have disrupted infrastructure linked to UNC2814, a suspected China-nexus espionage group, after identifying dozens of intrusions affecting telecommunications providers and government organisations across …
Google Dismantles China-Linked Cyber Espionage Network Spanning 42 Countries 2026-02-25 18:38 Sri Lanka Guardian Google has disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking group accused of breaching at least 53 organizations across 42 countries, dismantling infrastructure used in a years-long cyber espionage campaign. The operation, tracked by Google researchers as UNC2814 and “ …
Singapore’s four major telecommunications companies—Singtel, StarHub, M1, and Simba Telecom—were targeted in a cyber espionage campaign by the state-sponsored group UNC3886 2026-02-25 11:31 OCWorkBench The group’s activities aimed at disrupting critical services in Singapore were first publicly disclosed in July 2025. On February 9, 2026, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo revealed for the first time that all four telcos had …
Cyber Espionage for Crypto? U.S. Sanctions Russian Firm 2026-02-25 04:29 Crypto Economy The United States Department of the Treasury, through OFAC, announced sanctions against the Russian company Operation Zero and its founder, Sergey Zelenyuk. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the measure responds to the theft of proprietary …
Cyber espionage and national security 2026-02-22 17:28 Kathimerini The digitalization of everyday life has radically transformed the environment in which intelligence services operate. Social media acts as a vast pool of information, where users voluntarily reveal details about their professional careers, personal …
From Treasury Breach to Web Shells: How a BeyondTrust Vulnerability Became a Gateway for Chinese Cyber Espionage 2026-02-21 17:26 WebProNews A critical vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s Privileged Remote Access and Remote Support products, initially exploited in a high-profile breach of the U.S. Treasury Department, has now been linked to a broader campaign involving web shell deployment and …
Google Exposes How China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea Are Weaponizing Gemini AI for Cyber Espionage and Influence Operations 2026-02-13 19:26 WebProNews The race to harness artificial intelligence has opened a new and dangerous front in global cyber conflict. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has revealed that government-linked hacking units from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea have been actively …
Inside the AI Arms Race: How North Korea, China, Iran, and Russia Are Weaponizing Google’s Gemini for Cyber Espionage 2026-02-13 10:31 WebProNews For years, nation-state hackers have relied on sophisticated toolkits, zero-day exploits, and painstaking manual reconnaissance to penetrate targets across the globe. Now, according to new findings from Google, some of the world’s most prolific state- …
Norway warns of Russian cyber espionage campaign on maritime infrastructure 2026-02-13 08:34 Insurance Marine News
Norway confirms China-linked cyber espionage 2026-02-11 17:21 ScandAsia ShareSharePin ItShare Norway has accused the China-linked hacker group Salt Typhoon of targeting national networks. Photo: Getty Images The Norwegian government has confirmed that Norwegian organizations were targeted by the China-linked hacker group known …
Singapore telcos breached in China-linked cyber espionage campaign 2026-02-10 16:15 Help Net Security Singapore’s four major telecommunications companies were hit by a coordinated cyber espionage campaign last year, the country’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) has revealed. An advanced persistent threat group known as UNC3886 has probed deep into the networks …
Norway Flags Russian Cyber Espionage Campaign on Maritime Infrastructure 2026-02-10 06:31 The Maritime Executive Norwegian security agencies have warned of increased Chinese and Russian intelligence operations in 2026, with maritime infrastructure a major target. This was revealed by the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) in its 2026 national threat assessment …
China-Linked UNC3886 Targets Singapore Telecom Sector in Cyber Espionage Campaign 2026-02-10 01:52 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananFeb 09, 2026Cyber Espionage / Virtualization The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore on Monday revealed that the China-nexus cyber espionage group known as UNC3886 targeted its telecommunications sector. "UNC3886 had …
Inside UNC3886: How a China-Linked Cyber Espionage Group Quietly Infiltrated Singapore’s Telecom Networks 2026-02-09 19:01 WebProNews A sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage group known as UNC3886 has been identified targeting telecommunications and critical infrastructure organizations in Singapore, marking a significant escalation in state-sponsored hacking operations across …
How S’pore defended its telcos against cyber espionage group UNC3886: A timeline 2026-02-09 08:53 The Straits Times SINGAPORE – Four local telcos were targeted in the 2025 attack by advanced persistent threat actor UNC3886, which set off Singapore’s largest cybersecurity operation that involved more than 100 defenders from the telcos and six government agencies. Here’s …
Singapore says cyber espionage group targeted telco infrastructure 2026-02-09 06:44 Yahoo News SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Singapore's four telecom companies, Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba Telecom, were targeted by cyber espionage group UNC3886 ‌in attacks last year, Singapore's Cyber Security Agency said on ‌Monday. The agency said the …
Singapore’s four major telcos came under attack by cyber espionage group UNC3886 2026-02-09 05:14 The Business Times Singapore [SINGAPORE] All four major telcos in Singapore came under attack by a state-sponsored cyber espionage group UNC3886, whose activities to disrupt critical services in Singapore were first made public in July 2025. No sensitive data was accessed or …
Cyber-Espionage Group Breached Systems in 37 Nations, Security Researchers Say 2026-02-08 15:49 Slashdot An anonymous reader shared this report from Bloomberg: An Asian cyber-espionage group has spent the past year breaking into computer systems belonging to governments and critical infrastructure organizations in more than 37 countries, according to the …
How Anthropic Disrupted a World-First AI Cyber Espionage 2026-02-07 09:34 AI Magazine In its 13-page report detailing the nature of the attack, Anthropic shared that the campaign exploited recent advances in AI – intelligence, agency and tool integration – to conduct a multi-phase cyberattack with new levels of autonomy. Unlike previous …
Salt Typhoon’s Nordic Incursion: How China’s Most Notorious Cyber Espionage Group Breached Norwegian Companies and What It Signals for Global Telecom Security 2026-02-06 23:21 WebProNews For years, the cybersecurity community has tracked Salt Typhoon — a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group — as it methodically infiltrated telecommunications networks across the United States. Now, the group’s operations have expanded into Scandinavia, …
Nacsa investigating alleged cyber-espionage targeting multiple government bodies 2026-02-06 21:09 The Malaysian Star PETALING JAYA: The National Cyber Security Agency (Nacsa) is currently investigating alleged incidents of cyber-espionage activity targeting various Malaysian government entities. In a statement to StarLifestyle, a Nacsa spokesperson said the agency is …
Man gets 5.5-year SI in Pak-led cyber espionage facilitation case 2026-01-28 22:02 The Tribune (Chandigarh) A National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court at Vishakhapatnam on Tuesday sentenced a key accused in a Pakistan-led espionage conspiracy case, involving fraudulent use of SIM cards and misuse of social media, to simple imprisonment (SI) for a period …
The Trojan Text: How the SMS Sign-In Protocol Became a Backdoor for Global Cyber Espionage 2026-01-28 16:43 WebProNews In the quiet corridors of corporate cybersecurity, a disturbing reality has begun to settle over Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and network architects alike: the very mechanism designed to secure the digital perimeter—the ubiquitous SMS …
NIA court sentences accused in Pak-led cyber espionage facilitation case 2026-01-28 09:28 The Tribune (Chandigarh) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court at Vishakhapatnam on Tuesday sentenced to simple imprisonment (SI) a key accused in a Pakistan-led espionage conspiracy case involving fraudulent use of mobile SIM cards and misuse of social media …
Chinese Hackers Reportedly Gain 'Full Access' to UK Telecoms in Global Cyber-Espionage Campaign 2026-01-27 14:47 International Business Times - United Kingdom Chinese state-linked hackers reportedly gained 'full access' to UK telecommunications networks, including systems at the 'heart of Downing Street'. The breaches are part of a global cyber-espionage campaign targeting telecom companies over …
North Korean Hackers Ramp Up Cyber Espionage in 2026, Targeting Finance and Crypto 2026-01-20 20:27 WebProNews In the shadowy realm of global cyber threats, North Korean hackers have emerged as formidable players, blending state-sponsored objectives with sophisticated tactics that challenge international security frameworks. Recent reports highlight a surge in …
Geopolitical headlines become hacking lures in latest cyber espionage campaign 2026-01-20 14:32 Natural News Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S. officials with Venezuela-themed phishing emails. The campaign followed the U.S. operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Cybersecurity firm Acronis attributed the activity to the state-sponsored group …
WhatsApp, Gmail Users Hacked: Sophisticated Middle East Hacking and Cyber-Espionage Campaign Target High-Profile Users 2026-01-17 08:56 Latestly Mumbai, January 17: A sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign has been uncovered targeting high-profile individuals across the Middle East, including government ministers, academics, and business leaders. The operation, first identified by UK-based Iranian …
MuddyWater shifts to Rust-based malware in targeted ME cyber-espionage campaign 2026-01-12 12:41 TahawulTech New CloudSEK research reveals how the APT group has evolved its tooling with a stealthy Rust implant to strengthen persistence, evasion, and intelligence collection across critical sectors. CloudSEK has uncovered a sophisticated spearphishing campaign …
Chinese Hackers Salt Typhoon Breach U.S. Congressional Emails in Cyber Espionage 2026-01-09 18:06 WebProNews The Shadowy Reach of Salt Typhoon In the escalating arena of global cyber espionage, a Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has once again thrust itself into the spotlight, this time by infiltrating the email systems of U.S. congressional staffers. …
New cyber espionage campaign against Indian government: Report 2026-01-05 09:00 The Sentinel - Assam News NEW DELHI: In an age of cutting-edge technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), several installations, including government portals and academic institutions, are under increased threats of cyber espionage, purportedly driven by the Pakistan-aligned …
New Cyber Espionage Campaign Against Indian Govt, Varsities; Researchers Unmask Plot: Report 2026-01-04 12:20 Ommcom News New Delhi: In an age of cutting-edge technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), several installations, including government portals and academic institutions, are under increased threats of cyber espionage, purportedly driven by the Pakistan-aligned …
Kaspersky Unveils Stealthy Cyber Espionage by Evasive Panda 2025-12-28 20:55 Fintech Review Renowned cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, has recently disclosed new findings on a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign. Orchestrated by the threat actor known as Evasive Panda, the attackers have reportedly executed malware by injecting it directly into …
China’s Cyber Espionage in Latin America: A Real Threat 2025-12-25 11:33 Dialogo Americas Latin America has experienced a notable increase in cyberattacks attributed to groups backed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), highlighting a growing and persistent threat to the region’s digital infrastructure. According to the 2025 Latin America …
Chinese Hackers Use Anthropic’s Claude AI to Automate 90% of Cyber Espionage 2025-12-23 01:57 WebProNews The AI Shadow War: China’s Digital Onslaught and the West’s Self-Inflicted Vulnerabilities In the shadowy realm of global cyber espionage, a chilling milestone emerged late last year when Chinese state-sponsored hackers harnessed artificial intelligence to …
China’s AI use for cyber espionage shifts cyber focus from detection to trust 2025-12-12 00:44 The Strategist The question facing security and technology leaders is no longer whether adversaries will deploy AI agents against their environment. Now, those leaders must ask whether their trust architecture, access models and identity systems are ready for a world …
CrowdStrike Exposes China-Linked WARP PANDA Cyber Espionage Threat 2025-12-05 19:42 WebProNews In the shadowy realm of global cyber espionage, a new player has emerged from the shadows, casting a long shadow over international networks. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has unveiled details of a sophisticated threat actor dubbed WARP PANDA, a group …
Automated cyber espionage: AI Claude becomes a new offensive player 2025-11-28 18:18 Entrevue Anthropic's revelations sent shockwaves through the intelligence community. In mid-September, the company detected a cyberespionage campaign largely orchestrated by Claude Code, whose capabilities were repurposed to direct offensive operations of …
AI Turns Attacker: Inside the First Autonomous Cyber Espionage Wave 2025-11-22 00:17 WebProNews In mid-September 2025, Anthropic’s security team spotted something unusual in their Claude Code tool: a flurry of infiltration attempts targeting 30 high-value entities worldwide. What emerged was no ordinary hack. A Chinese state-sponsored group had …
Use of AI Agents in Cyber Espionage Expands as Chinese Hackers Leverage Anthropic Tools 2025-11-20 11:04 CPO Magazine AI firm Anthropic is reporting that Chinese hackers were able to use the company’s AI agents to automate attacks against about 30 targets during a September cyber espionage campaign. The hackers focused on breaking the guardrails of Claude Code, enabling …
Anthropic Reports First Known AI-Orchestrated Cyber Espionage Campaign: Raising Stakes for Data Security 2025-11-20 03:27 JD Supra - California On November 13, AI company Anthropic reported that its Threat Intelligence team had disrupted a state‑sponsored Chinese threat actor conducting what is believed to be the first largely autonomous AI‑orchestrated cyber espionage campaign. The threat actor …
Thousands of ASUS routers are being hijacked in a state-sponsored cyber espionage campaign 2025-11-19 12:12 IT Pro Thousands of ASUS routers around the world have been hijacked in a sophisticated campaign believed to be backed by China. According to SecurityScorecard’s Strike threat intelligence team, the WrtHug campaign leverages the proprietary AiCloud service with …
Anthropic reports the first 80-90% 'AI-orchestrated' cyber espionage campaign, but cybersecurity critics are sceptical 2025-11-18 17:51 PC Gamer Recently, in a blog post titled "Disrupting the first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign", Claude owner Anthropic shared details on a "Chinese state-sponsored group" it claimed was using Claude's coding tool to try …