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Olympics’s cyber team braces for onslaught from hackers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Olympics’s cyber team braces for onslaught from hackers

Organizers of the Paris Summer Olympics are anticipating a surge in cyberattacks due to various geopolitical tensions and ongoing cybercriminal activities. A collaborative effort has been made by government agencies, private sectors, and cybersecurity specialists to prepare for potential threats. While traditional targets have been identified and prioritized for protection, experts express concerns that less-scrutinized entities may also be targeted. OpenAI has introduced SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine, entering into competition with industry giants Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has disclosed for the first time that it has reached 100 million users in the US, with a majority of them using iPhones.

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How cybercriminals are using Wyoming shell companies for global hacks

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

How cybercriminals are using Wyoming shell companies for global hacks

Hackers are increasingly using anonymous shell companies based in Wyoming for cyber attacks, according to investigations by nonprofit Qurium. Wyoming is a popular choice due to its cost-effectiveness and perceived user-friendliness in setting up limited liability companies (LLCs). Hackers take advantage of LLCs to mask their online traffic as coming from the US, bypassing digital defenses. The recent cyber attack on the Somali Journalists Syndicate and the International Press Institute were traced back to Wyoming-based LLCs. Experts argue that Wyoming needs stricter regulations on anonymous shell companies.

AI rise will lead to increase in cyberattacks, GCHQ warns

Reuters · 1y ago

AI rise will lead to increase in cyberattacks, GCHQ warns

According to a report from Britain's GCHQ spy agency, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) tools will result in an increase in cyberattacks. The report states that the lower barrier of entry for hackers, as well as the rise of ransomware attacks, will be driven by the widespread adoption of AI. It predicts that AI will amplify the volume and impact of cyberattacks over the next two years, with opportunistic hackers without sophisticated skills benefiting the most. Advanced state-backed hackers are also expected to harness AI's potential for advanced cyber operations.

North Korean hackers blamed for record spike in crypto thefts in 2025 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 2d ago

North Korean hackers blamed for record spike in crypto thefts in 2025 | TechCrunch

In the first half of 2025, hackers have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency, marking a record high year-to-date for crypto thefts, as reported by Chainalysis. Much of the theft is attributed to a major breach at crypto exchange Bybit, where North Korean hackers stole over $1.4 billion. The funds were laundered and funneled into North Korea, supporting sanctions evasion strategies and funding its nuclear weapons program, amid increased cyber threat activity from the regime.

Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says

Chinese hackers are strategically infiltrating US critical infrastructure IT networks, with the potential for a future conflict with the US, according to a cybersecurity official. These cyber operations are aimed at gaining an advantage in case of a major conflict. US officials have warned about Chinese hackers compromising IT networks and preparing for disruptive attacks, including manipulating systems in server rooms or disrupting energy and water controls. This follows the revelation of a suspected China-linked hack on US telecommunications firms, which the FBI has dubbed "Salt Typhoon." The US government has implemented synchronized activities to degrade and disrupt Chinese cyber operations.

Maharashtra Sets Up Cyber Command Centre To Curb Cybercrimes

Inc42 · 9m ago

Maharashtra Sets Up Cyber Command Centre To Curb Cybercrimes

- Maharashtra Cyber Project: India's first state-level cyber command centre - INR 837 Cr investment: Maharashtra Cyber Project funding - 150+ cybercrime experts: Dedicated team working 24/7 - Complaint registration and resolution: Timely assistance for cybercrime victims - Rising cyber attacks: Response to the increasing wave of cyber threats in Maharashtra and India.

They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird

Wired · 1y ago

They Cracked the Code to a Locked USB Drive Worth $235 Million in Bitcoin. Then It Got Weird

In the article titled "Hackers Crack the Password to $235 Million Worth of Bitcoin," Andy Greenberg discusses a team of hackers from startup Unciphered who claim to have cracked the password to a decade-old IronKey containing 7,002 bitcoins, worth around $235 million. The hackers used a secret password-cracking technique, which they have not fully disclosed, to bypass the device's security measures. However, despite their success, the owner of the IronKey, Stefan Thomas, who has already tried eight incorrect guesses, remains hesitant to work with Unciphered or any other cracking team.

Taiwan cyber unit says it will not be intimidated by China bounty offer

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Taiwan cyber unit says it will not be intimidated by China bounty offer

Taiwan's defense ministry asserts it won't be intimidated by China's offer of bounties for the arrest of 20 individuals accused of being Taiwanese military hackers. China claims these hackers belong to Taiwan's military cyber unit and are using domestic laws to sway public opinion and exert control. Taiwan maintains that China's legal system has no jurisdiction over the island, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding national security against such threats.

Canada says network devices compromised in China-linked hack

Economic Times

Economic Times · 28d ago

Canada says network devices compromised in China-linked hack

Canada's cybersecurity agency identified Chinese-backed hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, as likely responsible for recent cyber activities targeting the nation's telecommunications infrastructure. They compromised three network devices registered to a Canadian company. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the US FBI advised organizations to strengthen their networks against this threat. The campaign is not limited to telecommunications and is expected to persist, targeting Canadian entities, particularly telecom providers, over the next two years.

DOJ confirms FBI operation that mass-deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers

TechCrunch · 6m ago

DOJ confirms FBI operation that mass-deleted Chinese malware from thousands of US computers

U.S. authorities dismantled a Chinese state-backed hacking group, Twill Typhoon, that had infiltrated millions of computers to conduct espionage. The FBI, along with French authorities and cybersecurity firm Sekoia, successfully deleted the PlugX malware from thousands of U.S. systems. This malware, used for data theft since 2012, targeted governments and private sectors worldwide. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat foreign cyber threats, particularly from Chinese-backed hackers.

State-sponsored hackers are having a blast with LLMs — Microsoft and OpenAI warn new tactics could cause more damage than ever before

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

State-sponsored hackers are having a blast with LLMs — Microsoft and OpenAI warn new tactics could cause more damage than ever before

Hackers sponsored by state actors are leveraging LLMs (large language models) and AI tools to enhance their tactics in cyber-attacks. Microsoft and OpenAI have detected attacks from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China, where LLMs were used to refine hacking techniques and create more credible social engineering campaigns. Hackers are also utilizing AI to gather intelligence on potential targets, automate operations, and exploit software vulnerabilities. Microsoft and OpenAI have been actively disabling accounts used by these threat actors and will continue collaborating to improve cybersecurity measures.

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