Security News

Chinese Hackers Exploit MAVInject.exe to Evade Detection in Targeted Cyber Attacks
2025-02-18 15:09

The Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been observed employing a novel technique to evade detection and maintain control over infected systems. This involves the use...

Chinese hackers breach more US telecoms via unpatched Cisco routers
2025-02-14 12:56

China's Salt Typhoon hackers are still actively targeting telecoms worldwide and have breached more U.S. telecommunications providers via unpatched Cisco IOS XE network devices. [...]

Chinese spies suspected of 'moonlighting' as tawdry ransomware crooks
2025-02-14 02:19

Some employees steal sticky notes, others 'borrow' malicious code A crew identified as a Chinese government-backed espionage group appears to have started moonlighting as a ransomware player –...

Chinese espionage tools deployed in RA World ransomware attack
2025-02-13 14:31

A China-based threat actor, tracked as Emperor Dragonfly and commonly associated with cybercriminal endeavors, has been observed using in a ransomware attack a toolset previously attributed to...

RA World Ransomware Attack in South Asia Links to Chinese Espionage Toolset
2025-02-13 11:58

An RA World ransomware attack in November 2024 targeting an unnamed Asian software and services company involved the use of a malicious tool exclusively used by China-based cyber espionage groups,...

Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
2025-02-04 17:39

A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations. [...]

Italy Bans Chinese DeepSeek AI Over Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns
2025-01-31 11:04

Italy's data protection watchdog has blocked Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek's service within the country, citing a lack of information on its use of users' personal data. The...

Top-Rated Chinese AI App DeepSeek Limits Registrations Amid Cyberattacks
2025-01-28 10:16

DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup that has captured much of the artificial intelligence (AI) buzz in recent days, said it's restricting registrations on the service, citing malicious attacks. "Due...

Trump 'waved a white flag to Chinese hackers' as Homeland Security axed cyber advisory boards
2025-01-22 21:30

And: America 'has never been less secure,' retired rear admiral tells Congress The Trump administration gutted key cybersecurity advisory boards in its first days, as expert witnesses warned...

U.S. Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Treasury Hack Tied to Salt Typhoon
2025-01-18 06:06

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions against a Chinese cybersecurity company and a Shanghai-based cyber actor for their alleged links to the...