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Researchers have reported that Chinese hackers are leveraging DeepSeek AI technology to improve and accelerate their cyber attack capabilities. This development indicates a growing trend of state-sponsored actors using advanced AI in their operations.
A hacking group linked to China spent over a year secretly stealing data from academic, medical, and military research institutions in the US and Canada before being detected.
A hacking group known as TA4922, previously targeting only Asian entities, has now expanded its operations to include European organizations.
An FBI official has cautioned that Chinese hackers could be vulnerable to arrest by US authorities if they travel internationally, indicating potential legal repercussions for their activities.
Global oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022, nearing $125 a barrel, amid reports that the US is considering new military scenarios and a potential multi-month blockade of Iranian ports.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that US-Iran 'indirect talks' are taking place through messages relayed by Pakistan, with Pakistan successfully intervening to prevent Israel from targeting senior Iranian officials Abbas Aragchi and Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.
A report suggests that private equity debt left a leading VPN service vulnerable to Chinese hackers, raising questions about cybersecurity and financial structures.
Cyberpirates linked to Beijing are reportedly using smart home appliances like robot vacuums and refrigerators to conceal sophisticated attacks against Western governments, raising concerns about connected homes being exploited for international espionage.
Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime organization, accusing them of using its Gemini AI to generate spam messages and conduct mass scams. The tech giant seeks to halt the group's illicit activities involving its artificial intelligence technology.
A South Korean-run vessel was hit by an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Seoul to confirm an attack and raising regional tensions. The incident led to the US escorting merchant ships and rejecting Iranian claims of missile strikes on its warships, while also urging China to press Iran on opening the strait.
An FBI official has stated that Chinese hackers could be vulnerable to arrest by US authorities if they travel internationally, signaling increased efforts to combat cybercrime.
Researchers report that Chinese hackers compromised the emails of 68 officials, including the Cuban ambassador, in a campaign that began in January as the US prepared a blockade.
Chinese hackers have been observed hiding malware within Windows and Google Drive to target victims, indicating a new method of cyber infiltration.
According to US cyber threat intelligence firm SentinelLabs, suspected Chinese state-linked hackers have conducted intrusions into the digital infrastructure of police forces in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad, Pakistan.
The global technology market is on high alert as Chinese hackers emerge as the leading cyber espionage threat worldwide, with a top security firm's annual report indicating Beijing's focus on stealing AI technology.
Protection that Chinese hackers receive inside China "does not extend the moment you cross a border," said FBI Assistant Director Brett Leatherman.
An FBI official has stated that Chinese hackers could be vulnerable to arrest by US authorities if they travel internationally. This warning underscores ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime and hold perpetrators accountable.
Britain's cybersecurity agency has issued a warning to UK firms, urging them to increase vigilance against espionage attacks by Chinese hackers who are reportedly exploiting everyday devices.
A leading VPN service was reportedly left vulnerable to Chinese hackers due to its private equity debt structure, highlighting the potential cybersecurity risks associated with financial pressures on tech companies.