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ED probes 234 cyber frauds, tracks crypto links to China 2026-02-16 21:10 The Economic Times The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing 234 cases involving cybercrime ranging from online gambling, cryptocurrency scams, instant loan apps, investment frauds to digital arrests and illegal call centre scandal. These cases involve alleged proceeds of …
Gurugram: Naga woman held for aiding China-origin cyber fraudsters 2026-02-16 17:02 Hindustan Times Gurugram, Gurugram Police, in a joint operation with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre , Ministry of Home Affairs, arrested a Naga woman for allegedly providing call support to cyber fraudsters originating from China, police said on Monday. …
Woman arrested in Gurgaon for ‘aiding’ China-based cyber fraudsters with virtual SIM box 2026-02-16 16:01 The Indian Express The Gurgaon police, in a joint operation with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, have arrested a woman for allegedly providing technical support to cyber fraudsters based in China, officers said.The …
Mystery bot traffic from China floods websites, puzzling cybersecurity experts 2026-02-16 11:40 Firstpost Since September, Western websites have been flooded by visitors from China and Singapore. Initially, web managers believed they had discovered a new audience but the traffic turned out to be bots — and no one can explain why Chinese bots are visiting their …
If we can’t name China’s cyberattacks, we lose trust in ourselves 2026-02-16 04:14 The Strategist In the space of just a few days, two big US tech companies took different approaches to China’s cyberattacks. Palo Alto Networks generically referred to a global cyber espionage operation by unnamed actors while Google specifically named China as the globe …
Cyber Lunar New Year trending among China youth who buy virtual goods, burn digital incense 2026-02-15 08:24 South China Morning Post Amid the firecrackers and festive cheer, China’s young generation is redefining the Chinese Spring Festival with a “Cyber Lunar New Year”, blending hi-tech with spiritual pragmatism. From burning digital incense on their smartphones to exchanging …
Google Links China, Iran, Russia, North Korea to Coordinated Defense Sector Cyber Operations 2026-02-14 01:44 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananFeb 13, 2026Malware / Critical Infrastructure Several state-sponsored actors, hacktivist entities, and criminal groups from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have trained their sights on the defense industrial base (DIB) sector, …
China’s Covert Cyber Attack Platform Targets Critical Infrastructure Of Neighbouring Nations: Report 2026-02-13 19:45 Ommcom News Beijing: China has consistently been accused by Western officials and cybersecurity researchers of conducting extensive offensive cyber campaigns, with those allegations based on intelligence assessments and technical forensics obtained following cyber …
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 …
NATO must impose costs on Russia, China over cyber and hybrid attacks, says deputy chief 2026-02-13 18:48 The Record MUNICH, Germany — NATO must be ready to hit back and make cyber and hybrid attacks more costly for Russia and China, the alliance’s deputy secretary general said Friday, as Western governments face growing threats to power grids, government services and …
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- …
Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping Reveals ‘Cyberspace Force’ Base in South China Sea 2026-02-13 04:34 Breitbart Chinese dictator Xi Jinping sent a video holiday greeting to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday. In the course of wishing his forces a happy Lunar New Year, he casually confirmed the existence of a Chinese cyberwarfare facility on Fiery Cross …
China using Google Gemini to launch Cyber Attacks on US Businesses 2026-02-12 19:36 Cybersecurity Insiders Chinese state-linked cyber operations are once again under scrutiny following allegations that the advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as APT31 leveraged Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence platform to conduct cyberattacks against U.S. …
China’s Amended Cybersecurity Law Takes Effect 2026-02-12 19:17 National Law Review The amended Cybersecurity Law of China (CSL) entered into force on Jan. 1, 2026. These amendments, officially approved by China’s top legislature in October 2025, mark the first major changes to the law since it took effect in 2017. Without altering …
Xi’s new year message to military reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea 2026-02-12 12:23 South China Morning Post China has deployed a section of its mysterious cyberspace force to the South China Sea to remain “ready for action”, with the unit making a rare appearance in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Lunar New Year greeting to the military. Xi conveyed his Lunar New …
How ‘cyberpunk’ Chongqing became China’s tourism hotspot 2026-02-12 12:11 Channel News Asia As a municipality that sits directly under China’s central government, like Beijing and Shanghai, Chongqing has more autonomy and resources than many second-tier cities. Local authorities also offer performance-based incentives to travel agencies. Dan Wang …
China Seeks US AI Chips For Weapons: Cyber Command Nominee 2026-02-12 08:15 MENAFN (MENAFN- IANS) Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) A top military officer nominated by President Donald Trump to lead US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency has warned that China is aggressively seeking advanced American AI chips to power next-generation …
Google: China's APT31 used Gemini to plan cyberattacks against US orgs 2026-02-12 07:07 The Register A Chinese government hacking group that has been sanctioned for targeting America's critical infrastructure used Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, to auto-analyze vulnerabilities and plan cyberattacks against US organizations, the company says. While …
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 …
China's Industrial Cybersecurity Firm Files For Hong Kong IPO - Key Investor Takeaways 2026-02-10 15:23 Benzinga The company has filed for a Hong Kong IPO, providing an entry for investors into China's complex realm of industrial cybersecurity Image Credit: Bamboo Works Key Takeaways: Tiandi Hexing has applied to list in Hong Kong, reporting 20% revenue growth …
UK, US cybercrime cooperation ‘continues’ after Chen Zhi extradition to China 2026-02-10 04:04 South China Morning Post Cambodia continues to work with China, the US and Britain on the case of Chen Zhi, the billionaire businessman accused of masterminding a vast network that scammed billions from victims around the world, according to a government minister in Phnom Penh. “ …
Google Versus China's Cyber Weapon 2026-02-10 02:31 Zero Hedge Authored by Anders Corr via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Commentary Google has sacked a Chinese company’s global proxy network, which constitutes part of a Chinese cyber weapon aimed at U.S. and allied critical infrastructure and telecommunications. In …
Russia’s cyber attacks on Polish utilities draws NCSC alert 2026-02-10 00:33 Computer Weekly A series of cyber attacks against the Polich electricity grid that unfolded at the end of December 2025 have prompted a fresh warning from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), alerting British utilities to the dangers of intrusions orchestrated …
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 …
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, …
Spanish Man Wanted for Cyberterrorism Says He Was Granted Asylum in Russia 2026-02-06 21:35 The Moscow Times A former Spanish university professor wanted in his home country for alleged acts of cyberterrorism said Friday that he has received political asylum in Russia. “I was forced to seek political asylum in Russia in February 2025. As of today, I have the …
Russia Launches Disinformation and Cyberattacks Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics 2026-02-06 03:31 Mezha In the run-up to the start of the Winter Olympic Games scheduled for February 6, Russia is actively rolling out a campaign to discredit Ukrainians in the context of the Games and is intensifying hybrid attacks against Italy. According to Ukrinform, this …
Winter Games cyberattacks make mockery of idea to welcome back Russia 2026-02-05 11:43 The Times Just when everyone appeared ready to welcome back Russia to international sport, another story emerged that questions the wisdom of issuing such statements while the country remains at war with Ukraine. This week the two most powerful figures in sport, …
FOILED: Russia-Linked Cyberattacks On The Winter Olympics 2026-02-05 10:48 HuffPost MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy has thwarted a series of cyberattacks targeting its foreign ministry facilities, including an embassy in Washington, as well as websites linked to the Winter Olympics and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Foreign Minister Antonio …
Pakistan, China agree to collaborate in intelligence sharing, cybercrime to enhance security 2026-02-05 10:13 Business Recorder In a significant move to fortify the bilateral strategic partnership, Pakistan and China have agreed to bolster collaboration in intelligence sharing and cybercrime to counter terrorism, following a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Interior. During …
Italy thwarted Russia-linked cyberattacks aimed at Winter Olympics websites, country says 2026-02-05 00:19 New York Post Italy has foiled a series of cyberattacks targeting some of its foreign ministry offices, including one in Washington, as well as Winter Olympics websites and hotels in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday. Talking to …
Beeline Russia launches free cybersecurity check with Kaspersky 2026-02-04 17:43 Telecompaper Russian operator Beeline, in cooperation with Kaspersky, introduced to customers a free software to scan for cybersecurity threats. Available on the telecom operator's mobile application, the software helps customers check whether they visited …
Russia launches Winter Olympics cyberattack: Italy says it has thwarted multiple digital assaults linked to Moscow as opening ceremony nears 2026-02-04 15:18 Daily Mail By TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:32 EST, 4 February 2026 | Updated: 09:52 EST, 4 February 2026 Italy has thwarted a series of cyberattacks linked to Moscow as the Winter Olympics opening ceremony draws near. The digital assaults …
China Proposes New Law to Dismantle Cybercrime Supply Chains 2026-02-04 15:12 Caixin 1. China is planning to strengthen its legal framework against the underground economy that supports online fraud by introducing new legislation designed to cut off supplies of anonymous SIM cards, bank accounts, and internet infrastructure often exploited …
Olympics-Italy foiled Russia-linked cyberattacks on embassies, Olympic sites, minister says 2026-02-04 15:03 Global Banking & Finance Review Published by Global Banking and Finance Review Posted on February 4, 2026 1 min read Last updated: February 4, 2026 MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy has thwarted a series of cyberattacks targeting its foreign ministry facilities, including an embassy in …
China moves to boost cybercrime penalties by adding exit ban after sentences 2026-02-02 11:56 South China Morning Post China is looking to escalate measures against cybercriminals operating inside and outside its borders by banning convicted citizens from leaving the country, even after they have completed their sentence. The draft Cybercrime Prevention and Control Law …
China Executes Four More Chiefs in Myanmar Cyberfraud Crackdown 2026-02-02 09:06 Caixin China executed four leading members of a violent criminal syndicate operating out of Myanmar on Monday, the final chapter in Beijing’s aggressive campaign to dismantle lawless enclaves on its southern border that targeted Chinese citizens with industrial- …
China Executes Four Members Of Bai Mafia Family In Cyber Fraud Crackdown 2026-02-02 08:58 Sahara Reporters Chinese authorities have executed four members of the notorious Bai family, one of the powerful crime dynasties that operated large-scale cyber fraud centres in Myanmar, as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on transnational scam networks. State media …
Cambodia, China Envoys Pledge Joint Front Against Cybercrime... 2026-02-02 04:52 Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) AKP Phnom Penh, February 02, 2026 -- Cambodia has reaffirmed its "firm resolve" to dismantle online criminal networks operating within its borders, signaling a continued crackdown on the cyber-fraud syndicates that have strained regional ties. In …
How Cybersecurity Infrastructure Could Determine America’s AI Supremacy Over China 2026-02-01 10:17 WebProNews As artificial intelligence development accelerates globally, the United States faces an existential question: How can it maintain technological leadership against China’s formidable AI ambitions? While much attention focuses on model development and …
Japan, Britain step up cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows 2026-01-31 19:20 Firstpost Japan and Britain agreed to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and critical minerals, strengthening security and economic resilience amid rising regional tensions and growing concerns over China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. Japan and the United …
Japan, Britain to boost cybersecurity and critical minerals cooperation as China’s influence grows 2026-01-31 15:13 The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania TOKYO (AP) — Japan and Britain agreed Saturday to accelerate cooperation on cybersecurity and the supply of critical minerals, as China’s influence grows in the region. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his visit to Japan comes at a time “when …
Pentagon Officials Detail Cyber Plan to Counter China 2026-01-30 18:16 MeriTalk Senior Pentagon officials told lawmakers that the department’s new cyber force generation model is intended to help the U.S. military remove and counter threats linked to China that have penetrated America’s critical infrastructure networks. During a …
China executes 11 leaders of groups involved in large-scale cyber fraud in Myanmar 2026-01-30 05:07 UNN Chinese authorities on Thursday, January 29, executed 11 individuals who were key figures in a cross-border criminal network involved in telecommunications fraud and gambling. These executions are the result of Beijing's large-scale campaign to …
China Executes Eleven Over Myanmar Cyber Scam Operations 2026-01-30 02:41 News Ghana China has executed eleven individuals linked to criminal operations based in Myanmar’s border regions, state media confirmed Thursday. The convicted members of the Ming family syndicate were found guilty of offences including intentional homicide, large …
China executes 11 people linked to Cyberscam Centers in Myanmar 2026-01-29 23:28 Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog China has executed 11 individuals connected to cyber scam centres operating in Myanmar, including what authorities described as “core members” of the criminal network, according to state media reports. Those executed were members of the Ming family …
Notorious Russia-based RAMP cybercrime forum apparently seized by FBI 2026-01-29 16:34 The Record Websites for the RAMP cybercrime forum, a notorious Russian marketplace widely used by ransomware groups and initial access brokers, have been replaced with a splash page declaring they have been seized by the FBI. The U.S. Department of Justice has not …
Latvia says Russia remains its top cyber threat as attacks hit record high 2026-01-29 16:34 The Record Latvia’s security agency has warned that Russia’s cyberattacks and sabotage campaigns against the country show no sign of slowing, even though most incidents so far have failed to cause serious disruption. In its annual report released this week, Latvia’s …
China, Huawei slam EU cybersecurity proposal 2026-01-28 22:14 Nikkei Asia GUANGZHOU -- A recent step by the European Union toward shutting out Chinese information and communications technology companies has sparked a backlash, with Huawei Technologies and Beijing's foreign and commerce ministries blasting the measure.
Russia-Aligned ELECTRUM Tied to December 2025 Cyber Attack on Polish Power Grid 2026-01-28 21:28 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananJan 28, 2026Critical Infrastructure / Threat Intelligence The "coordinated" cyber attack targeting multiple sites across the Polish power grid has been attributed with medium confidence to a Russian state-sponsored hacking …