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- Chinese Researchers Suggest Lasers and Sabotage to Counter Musk’s Starlink Satellitesby Associated Press on July 31, 2025 at 2:30 pm
Chinese military and cyber researchers are intensifying efforts to counter Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, viewing it as a potential tool for U.S. military power across nuclear, space, and cyber domains. The post Chinese Researchers Suggest Lasers and Sabotage to Counter Musk’s Starlink Satellites appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- China’s Salt Typhoon Hackers Target Canadian Telecom Firmsby Eduard Kovacs on June 23, 2025 at 2:11 pm
Canada’s Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI warn of Chinese hackers targeting telecommunications and other companies in Canada. The post China’s Salt Typhoon Hackers Target Canadian Telecom Firms appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Braces for Cyberattacks After Bombing Iranian Nuclear Sitesby Eduard Kovacs on June 23, 2025 at 10:10 am
Iranian hackers are expected to intensify cyberattacks against the US after the recent air strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The post US Braces for Cyberattacks After Bombing Iranian Nuclear Sites appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- The UK Brings Cyberwarfare Out of the Closetby Kevin Townsend on June 3, 2025 at 5:12 pm
The UK’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review outlines a unified approach to modern warfare, integrating cyber, AI, and electromagnetic capabilities across military domains. The post The UK Brings Cyberwarfare Out of the Closet appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- China’s Secret Weapon? How EV Batteries Could Be Weaponized to Disrupt Americaby Kevin Townsend on April 29, 2025 at 3:00 pm
As Xi Jinping advances his vision for China’s dominance by 2049, cybersecurity experts warn that connected technologies—like EV batteries—may quietly serve as tools of influence, espionage, and disruption. The post China’s Secret Weapon? How EV Batteries Could Be Weaponized to Disrupt America appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Countries Shore Up Their Digital Defenses as Global Tensions Raise the Threat of Cyberwarfareby Associated Press on April 21, 2025 at 11:12 am
Countries around the world are preparing for greater digital conflict as increasing global tensions and a looming trade war have raised the stakes. The post Countries Shore Up Their Digital Defenses as Global Tensions Raise the Threat of Cyberwarfare appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Google Patches Chrome Sandbox Escape Zero-Day Caught by Kasperskyby Ryan Naraine on March 25, 2025 at 10:37 pm
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2783, was chained with a second exploit for remote code execution in attacks targeting organizations in Russia. The post Google Patches Chrome Sandbox Escape Zero-Day Caught by Kaspersky appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Indicts China’s iSoon ‘Hackers-for-Hire’ Operatives by Ryan Naraine on March 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm
i-Soon employees charged with conducting extensive hacking campaigns on behalf of Beijing’s security services. The post US Indicts China’s iSoon ‘Hackers-for-Hire’ Operatives appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- CISA: No Change on Defending Against Russian Cyber Threatsby Ryan Naraine on March 3, 2025 at 5:28 pm
The CISA public clarification follows news the Trump administration is temporarily pausing offensive cyber operations against Moscow. The post CISA: No Change on Defending Against Russian Cyber Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Japan Links Chinese Hacker MirrorFace to Dozens of Cyberattacks Targeting Security and Tech Databy Associated Press on January 8, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Japan says China-linked cyberattacks were systematic attacks with an aim of stealing data on Japanese national security and advanced technology. The post Japan Links Chinese Hacker MirrorFace to Dozens of Cyberattacks Targeting Security and Tech Data appeared first on SecurityWeek.