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US warns hackers are carrying out attacks on water systems

Reuters · 1y ago

US warns hackers are carrying out attacks on water systems

The U.S. government has warned state governors about cyberattacks targeting water and sewage systems across the country. The National Security Advisor and the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator cited alleged Iranian and Chinese hackers as being responsible for disruptive attacks. These attacks pose a threat to the supply of clean drinking water and can have significant costs on affected communities. The government is urging governors to assess their current cybersecurity practices and prepare for potential cyber incidents.

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US warns that hackers are carrying out disruptive attacks on water systems

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US warns that hackers are carrying out disruptive attacks on water systems

The US government has alerted state governors about foreign hackers targeting water and sewage systems across the country. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and EPA Administrator Michael Regan warned that cyberattacks from Iran and China are causing disruptions to water and wastewater facilities. They cited instances where Iranian hackers disabled a controller at a water facility in Pennsylvania and a Chinese hacking group compromised critical infrastructure systems related to drinking water. The letter emphasized the potential for these attacks to disrupt the supply of clean drinking water and impose significant costs on communities.

Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m 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.

Beware Google Chrome users! Govt warns against vulnerabilities: How to stay safe

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Beware Google Chrome users! Govt warns against vulnerabilities: How to stay safe

Google Chrome users are warned of critical vulnerabilities that could give hackers full control over their devices. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) identified several security flaws that could lead to data theft, malicious software installation, or attacks on other systems. The vulnerabilities affect Chrome versions before 125.0.6422.76/.77 on Windows and Mac, and before 125.0.6422.76 on Linux. Google has issued patches, and users are strongly advised to update their browsers to protect against potential attacks. Additional measures include enabling automatic updates, using security extensions, and being cautious with unknown links and downloads.

“Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

“Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns

The Biden administration has warned governors that the US's drinking water and wastewater systems are being targeted by "disabling cyberattacks" from hostile foreign nations. In a letter, officials highlighted recent hacking threats, including an incident in which Iranian hackers disabled water facility equipment using a known default password. They also mentioned a hacking group supported by the Chinese government, which was discovered to have maintained a presence in critical infrastructure networks for up to five years. The administration urged water facilities to implement basic security measures and called for a meeting to discuss better securing the water sector's critical infrastructure. A Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force is also being formed by the EPA.

US defense sector under under attack China-backed hackers, with NSA confirming Ivanti exploits are to blame

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

US defense sector under under attack China-backed hackers, with NSA confirming Ivanti exploits are to blame

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has confirmed that the Ivanti enterprise VPN application is being exploited by hackers to target the US defense sector. The attacks are believed to be carried out by China-backed groups, posing a significant concern for the US military. The group responsible, named UNC5325, is actively exploiting Ivanti Connect Secure software and has already infiltrated thousands of organizations globally. The group uses sophisticated techniques and is capable of remaining undetected even after a factory reset. It is estimated that they are performing around 250,000 attacks per day.

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.

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Microsoft could have prevented Chinese cloud email hack, US cyber report says

A report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has found that Microsoft's failure to prioritize enterprise security investments and rigorous risk management contributed to Chinese hackers breaching US government emails through its Microsoft Exchange Online software. The incident affected over 500 people, including US government employees working on national security. The report calls for an overhaul of Microsoft's security culture, highlighting the need to prevent such intrusions. This comes as Microsoft faces ongoing attacks from Russian state-sponsored hackers, with the same group behind the SolarWinds attack spying on executive email inboxes and accessing the company's source code repositories and internal systems.

Hackers infect ISPs with malware that steals customers’ credentials

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 11m ago

Hackers infect ISPs with malware that steals customers’ credentials

Researchers have discovered that Chinese hackers, believed to be working on behalf of the government, have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the Versa Director platform to infect US-based ISPs with malware. This malware steals credentials used by downstream customers, allowing the hackers to gain control over the customers' systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-39717, is an unsanitized file upload vulnerability that has been patched by Versa. The attacks are ongoing, and the researchers describe them as highly significant due to the severity of the vulnerability and the potential consequences of a successful compromise.

Unpatchable 0-day in surveillance cam is being exploited to install Mirai

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 11m ago

Unpatchable 0-day in surveillance cam is being exploited to install Mirai

Hackers are taking advantage of a critical vulnerability in a popular security camera to distribute the Mirai malware. The attacks are directed at the AVM1203 surveillance device by AVTECH, a Taiwanese manufacturer. The vulnerability, which has been present for five years, allows the execution of malicious code. The AVM1203 is no longer supported, so there is no patch available. The Mirai malware enables hackers to control infected Internet of Things (IoT) devices to carry out distributed denial-of-service attacks. Users are advised to replace the affected camera and avoid using default credentials on IoT devices.

Google’s threat team confirms Iran targeting Trump, Biden, and Harris campaigns

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 11m ago

Google’s threat team confirms Iran targeting Trump, Biden, and Harris campaigns

Google has confirmed that Iranian-backed hackers have targeted Google accounts associated with US presidential campaigns and intensified attacks on Israeli targets. The hackers, known as APT42 and associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, use various techniques such as malware, phishing pages, and redirects to gain access to cloud-based accounts like Google, Dropbox, and OneDrive. They have been targeting high-profile individuals in Israel and the US, including political consultants and former government officials. Both parties are considered equal targets, and experts suggest that the threat from Iranian hackers should be taken as seriously as the threat from Russian hackers.

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