Tag: cyber espionage
Agentic hackers breached Taiwan agencies with self-correcting AI tool
Israeli firm Dream documents what appears to be the first autonomous AI attack on a government.
Iran-linked hackers turn victim machines into covert relays with NightLedger
Nimbus Manticore deploys NightLedger backdoor and custom WebSocket tunnelers to turn compromised systems into covert relay nodes across the Middle…
Iran-linked actors use AI to accelerate malware and phishing operations
Iran-nexus threat groups are using generative AI for malware development, industrial control system mapping, and multilingual phishing campaigns.
Russian intelligence hacked IP cameras to spy on NATO military logistics
Russian intelligence operatives compromised IP cameras across NATO states and Ukraine to monitor military supply movements in real time.
GoSerpent malware targets Southeast Asian governments and diplomats for espionage
Kaspersky uncovers GoSerpent, a Go-based backdoor targeting government and diplomatic entities in Southeast Asia since late 2025 for long-term intelligence…
Chinese actors use Claude Code and DeepSeek to automate cyber espionage
Security researchers uncovered state-sponsored operators using Claude Code and DeepSeek models to automate intelligence gathering and maintain persistent access to…
Chinese espionage group exploits Roundcube flaws to target US and Canadian universities
Chinese espionage group exploits Roundcube webmail vulnerabilities to target US and Canadian universities
China Linked APT Group Strikes Asian Governments, NATO Ally, and Civil Society
A custom malware and spear-phishing campaign targeted Asian governments, a NATO ally, and civil society figures to steal credentials and…