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Massive leak reveals extent of China’s foreign hacking activities

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Massive leak reveals extent of China’s foreign hacking activities

Chinese police are investigating a major data leak from a private security contractor with suspected ties to Chinese state security. The leaked data, posted on GitHub, provides unprecedented insights into international cybersecurity operations. The documents reveal hacking activity, tools used, and targets such as government agencies and universities. The authenticity of the documents is yet to be confirmed. The leak also sheds light on the inner workings of the firm, including employee complaints and gambling habits. The data breach highlights the reality of global espionage, revealing more office politics than James Bond-style operations.

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Leaked Hacking Documents Show China’s Focus on Tracking Ethnic Minorities

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Leaked Hacking Documents Show China’s Focus on Tracking Ethnic Minorities

The leaked documents from Chinese cybersecurity firm I-Soon provide insights into the surveillance and hacking activities conducted by China's government. The documents suggest that I-Soon, alongside other private firms, supports China's state-sponsored hacking groups to monitor and access information from both domestic and international targets. The focus appears to be on ethnic minority groups, such as the Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Hong Kong activists, who are perceived as potential sources of political instability. These revelations highlight China's extensive use of surveillance as a means of political control within and beyond its borders.

Spyware leak offers 'first-of-its-kind' look inside Chinese government hacking efforts

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Spyware leak offers 'first-of-its-kind' look inside Chinese government hacking efforts

Over the weekend, a leak of files allegedly stolen from Chinese government hacking contractor I-Soon gave researchers and rival governments an unprecedented insight into Chinese hacking operations. The leaked documents and internal communications indicate I-Soon's involvement in hacking companies and government agencies in various countries. The leak is being regarded as a significant event, offering valuable information on the inner workings of a state-affiliated hacking contractor. The documents reveal connections between I-Soon and Chinese government hacking group APT41, as well as the targeting of minority groups such as Tibetans and Uyghurs.

Massive Microsoft breach affects 100 organizations; Google blames China for cyberattacks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 17d ago

Massive Microsoft breach affects 100 organizations; Google blames China for cyberattacks

A major cyber espionage operation targeted Microsoft SharePoint servers, compromising about 100 organizations, mainly in the U.S. and Germany, including government bodies. The attack's perpetrators remain unidentified, but Alphabet's Google linked some hacking activities to a "China-nexus threat actor." Two firms that identified the breach have not disclosed the victims as of Monday. The extent of the cyberattack demonstrates ongoing cybersecurity challenges in global tech infrastructure.

Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails

Russian hackers managed to breach Microsoft's systems earlier this year, gaining access to staff inboxes and stealing emails from its customers. This incident highlights the extent of the breach and raises concerns about the security of Microsoft's software and systems against foreign threats. The hackers, believed to be linked to the Russian government, targeted cybersecurity researchers who were investigating the actions of a Russian hacking group. Microsoft is now notifying affected customers and sharing compromised emails as part of its ongoing investigation into the breach.

Pakistan Govt Asks for Foreign Loan Amid Conflict with India, Later Claims Account Was Hacked

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Pakistan Govt Asks for Foreign Loan Amid Conflict with India, Later Claims Account Was Hacked

Following a conflict escalation between India and Pakistan, the Economic Affairs Division's official X account of Pakistan posted a plea for foreign loans, citing heavy losses due to enemy action. The tweet was quickly declared fake and attributed to a hacking by Pakistan’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This event precedes an IMF meeting on Pakistan's financial aid, amidst India's probable resistance over concerns of fund misuse for terrorist activities after recent attacks.

Data leak of $1B “Tech Unicorn” Gorillas shows how far venture capital has fallen

Medial

Medial · 1y ago

Data leak of $1B “Tech Unicorn” Gorillas shows how far venture capital has fallen

Gorillas, a food delivery 'tech unicorn' faces a data leak exposing sensitive customer information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, order details, addresses, and delivery workers' door photos. Investigated by Zerforschung, the leak reveals vulnerabilities in Gorillas' tech infrastructure. The startup, with investors like Fifth Wall and Tencent, is part of the European food delivery trend expanding into the US.

Data breach: hacker claims senior Star Health executive sold data of 31 million customers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Data breach: hacker claims senior Star Health executive sold data of 31 million customers

- Star Health Insurance experienced a massive data breach allegedly caused by an executive selling personal data of over 31 million customers to hackers. - The chief information security officer of Star Health Insurance, Amarjeet Khanuja, is accused of selling the data and demanding more money for backdoor access on behalf of senior management. - The hacker, known as xenZen, is now offering to sell the entire dataset for $150,000 or smaller batches of 100,000 entries for $10,000. - Star Health Insurance previously filed a lawsuit against Telegram and a self-styled hacker for using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policyholders. - The breach exposed sensitive customer information, including full names, contact details, residential addresses, pre-existing medical conditions, policy numbers, and more. - The leaked data presents various risks like identity theft, financial fraud, targeted scams, hacking, phishing, account takeovers, and extortion.

Google says hackers stole its customers' data by breaching its Salesforce database | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1d ago

Google says hackers stole its customers' data by breaching its Salesforce database | TechCrunch

Google confirmed a data breach of its Salesforce database by the hacking group ShinyHunters, compromising small and medium-sized businesses' contact information. The breach exposed primarily public business details without revealing the number of affected customers. ShinyHunters, involved in previous Salesforce cloud system attacks, employs voice phishing to access databases and may use a data leak site to extort victims. Google's response was limited, declining further comment beyond a blog post.

Are hackers claims to having UnitedHealth's stolen data a bluff?

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Are hackers claims to having UnitedHealth's stolen data a bluff?

A newly formed hacking group, Ransomhub, claims to have gained access to a massive amount of data stolen from UnitedHealth Group, the largest US health insurer. However, there is limited evidence to support their claim. The group alleges that a disgruntled affiliate of another hacking gang, Blackcat, handed over the data after a failed ransomware payment. UnitedHealth is aware of the claim and is working with authorities, while experts urge caution about the validity of Ransomhub's claim. There is uncertainty regarding whether UnitedHealth paid the cybercriminals or if the claim is a bluff.

A startup allegedly “hacked the world.” Then came the censorship—and now the backlash.

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

A startup allegedly “hacked the world.” Then came the censorship—and now the backlash.

Appin Technology, an Indian startup, has allegedly engaged in illegal hacking and spying on behalf of its customers. Recently, lawyers and executives connected to Appin Technology and the Association of Appin Training Centers have launched a campaign of lawsuits and legal threats to silence publishers reporting on the company's hacking past. However, a coalition of anti-censorship voices, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Distributed Denial of Secrets (DDoSecrets), is fighting back against this censorship and working to expose Appin Technology's activities.

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