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UK sanctions Russian intelligence units involved in #cyberattacks
#GRU #spies running campaigns to #destabilize #Europe, undermine #Ukraine's #sovereignty, & threaten safety of #British citizens
“The #Kremlin should be in no doubt: we see what they are trying to do in the shadows and we won’t tolerate it. That’s why we’re taking decisive action with #sanctions against #Russian spies.”
The Kyiv Independent · UK sanctions Russian intelligence units involved in cyberattacks
Saturday, July 19, 2025
A US general just threatened Russia’s Kaliningrad & this is why that’s so significant — Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia’s Gazprom in major cyberattack — Ukrainian forces ‘steadfastly’ holding defenses near Pokrovsk — Ukrainian artist’s Sculpture series normalizes injured bodies of Ukraine’s soldiers … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/saturday-july-19-2025/
Microsoft has said it will stop using China-based engineers to provide technical assistance to the U.S. military after a media report sparked questions over the issue. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/19/world/microsoft-engineers-china-us-military/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #usmilitary #us #petehegseth #microsoft #cyberattacks #china
The Japan Times · Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for U.S. military tech support
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Putin unfazed by Trump’s threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine — Ukraine’s new ground drones are hitting the battlefield in ever-increasing numbers — Russia drops 500-kg bomb on shopping center in Donetsk Oblast — We are doubling the Ukraine Facility: EU proposes 100 billion euros for Ukraine aid fund in 2028–2034 budget — ‘Unbearable’ — EU’s Kallas raises alarm over Russia’s escalating chemical warfare in Ukraine … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/thursday-july-17-2025/
https://www.alojapan.com/1323503/why-futuristic-japan-is-falling-behind-in-digital-tech/ Why futuristic Japan is falling behind in digital tech #CnaInsider #cyberattacks #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #technology Still, Japan aims to boost university enrolment in science and IT courses by 19,000 places by 2030. Meanwhile, companies are hiring foreign workers. Their numbers have tripled to 91,000 in the past decade, comprising 3.1 per cent of the information and communications technology workforce. But attracting overseas ta
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror — Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to AI — Russian agent caught ‘red-handed’ planting explosives in Rivne apartment building — 5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/wednesday-july-16-2025/
A Group of Young #Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of #Cyberattacks Right Now
The #ScatteredSpider #hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.
#security #privacy
https://www.wired.com/story/scattered-spider-most-imminent-threat/
WIRED · A Group of Young Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of Cyberattacks Right Now
Taiwan, under constant threat from AI-powered disinformation by authoritarian regimes, has emerged as a global leader in digital democratic defense. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/30/world/taiwans-digital-defense-of-democracy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #taiwan #china #hackers #ai #artificialintelligence #democracies #cyberattacks
The Japan Times · Taiwan provides a model for digital defense of democracy
https://www.alojapan.com/1310307/japan-enacts-active-cyber-defense-law-to-neutralise-threats/ Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats #Australia(Australian) #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberAttacks #CyberResilience #CyberThreats #cyberattacks #cybersecurity #DigitalInfrastructure #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #NationalSecurity #news #Privacy #transparency #UnitedKingdom(UK) #UnitedStates(US) Japan has ushered in a new era for its cybersecurity landscape after the National Diet passed the Active Cyber Defen…
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A record-breaking #DDoS attack just slammed a hosting provider with 7.3 Tbps of traffic.
It lasted 45 seconds—and bombarded 34,000+ ports per second.
Cloudflare blocked it. But #RapperBot is just getting started. #CyberAttacks #botnet https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/massive-73-tbps-ddos-attack-delivers.html
While it isn't as destructive as actual bombs dropping on people's heads, cyberattacks have seen an huge uptick as a warfare tactic, and the Israeli occupation is no stranger to using it.
Iran restricts internet access to ward off Israeli cyberattacks
https://www.alojapan.com/1300897/japanese-cybersecurity-expert-warns-of-chinas-cyber-tactics-undersea-cable-cuts-as-signs-of-looming-taiwan-conflict/ Japanese cybersecurity expert warns of China’s cyber tactics, undersea cable cuts as signs of looming Taiwan conflict #China #cyberattacks #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #rome #Taiwan Rome [Italy] June 18 (ANI): A Japanese expert on cybersecurity voiced concern at a security conference in Rome that China’s cyberattacks and its severing of undersea cables in the Taiwan Strait might indicate future conflict in the region, as reporte…
Retail breaches are back — and they’ve evolved.
It’s not just about stolen credit cards anymore. In this new episode of Cyberside Chats, @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin dig into the latest wave of retail cyberattacks — from ransomware shutting down pharmacies to credential stuffing hitting brand loyalty programs.
We'll cover:
• Why names, emails, and access tokens are now prime targets
• How third-party SaaS tools are exposing retailers
• The #1 priority for securing customer-facing systems
• What every organization can learn from the 2013 “Retailgeddon”
• Why testing your incident response plan for downtime is a must
Watch the video: https://ow.ly/C2iQ50W6ueV 
Listen to the podcast: https://ow.ly/FSnI50W6ueW
Friday, May 30, 2025
Ukraine’s AI-powered ‘mother drone’ sees first combat use — No God But Theirs: Investigation into systemic terror against Ukrainian Christian churches under Russian occupation — Russia’s budget deficit triples amid sanctions and low oil prices — Detention, pressure, threats — US pastor in Ukraine describes his encounter with Russians … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/friday-may-30-2025/
https://www.alojapan.com/1285766/japan-boosts-cybersecurity-with-new-laws-overseas-partnerships-amid-rising-digital-threats-2/ Japan boosts cybersecurity with new laws, overseas partnerships amid rising digital threats #China #ChineseHackers #Coindesk #cyberattacks #cybersecurity #DefenceMinisterGenNakatani #diet #europe #Japan #JapanAirlines #JapanNews #Lithuania #MitsubishiHeavyIndustries(MHI) #Nagoya #news #NorthKorea #RyoHinataYamaguchi Japan is scrambling to shore up its cybersecurity capabilities through new legislation, international partnerships and training…
https://www.alojapan.com/1285762/japan-boosts-cybersecurity-with-new-laws-overseas-partnerships-amid-rising-digital-threats/ Japan boosts cybersecurity with new laws, overseas partnerships amid rising digital threats #China #ChineseHackers #Coindesk #cyberattacks #cybersecurity #DefenceMinisterGenNakatani #diet #europe #Japan #JapanAirlines #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #Lithuania #MitsubishiHeavyIndustries(MHI) #Nagoya #news #NorthKorea #RyoHinataYamaguchi Japan is scrambling to shore up its cybersecurity capabilities through new legislation, international pa…
Ars Technica · Feds charge 16 Russians allegedly tied to botnets used in cyberattacks and spying
Feds Charge 16 #Russians Allegedly Tied to #Botnets Used in #Ransomware , #Cyberattacks , and #Spying
A new US #indictment against a group of Russian nationals offers a clear example of how, authorities say, a single #malware operation can enable both criminal and state-sponsored #hacking.
#russia
https://www.wired.com/story/us-charges-16-russians-danabot-malware/
WIRED · Feds Charge 16 Russians Allegedly Tied to Botnets Used in Ransomware, Cyberattacks, and Spying
AI is making #cyberattacks faster and easier. Are you ready?
In our latest podcast, Hacker AI: Smarter Attacks, Faster Exploits, Higher Stakes, @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin dive into how cybercriminals are weaponizing AI to launch more convincing, scalable attacks—from deepfake scams to AI-assisted exploit development.
You'll hear about original research using real underground AI tools like WormGPT, plus field-tested strategies you can put into action today to defend your organization.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QfhmG7QxTdI Listen on your favorite podcast app: https://www.chatcyberside.com/e/ai-in-cybercrime-how-hackers-exploit-artificial-intelligence/?token=57dafee9697759cbee09dcdd4929876a