Agency that carries out offensive cyber operations for the UK, reveals it is engaged against Russian, Chinese and other nation-state hackers
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Leaked Vulkan Files Reveal Kremlin’s Cyberwarfare Tactics
Explosive documents leaked by whistleblower in protest of Kremlin's war in Ukraine, shine a light on Russia's cyberwarfare operations
Russian Government Hackers Target Ukraine’s Allies
Microsoft's President Brad Smith warns Russian government is conducting cyber spy operations on countries allied to Ukraine
Russian Ministry Website Hacked With Pro Ukraine Message
Cyber warfare continues. Hack of Russian housing ministry website points online searches to “Glory to Ukraine” sign in Ukrainian
US Conducts Offensive Cyber Operations To Support Ukraine
American General confirms US military hackers have conducted 'a series of operations' in support of Ukraine, as it battles Russia's invasion
Microsoft Discloses True Scale Of Russian Cyberattacks On Ukraine
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine have been extensive and linked with its military operations, Microsoft reveals for first time
Ukraine Hit By Data Wiping Malware, Amid Russian Invasion
As Russian forces launch a military assault and bomb key targets in Ukraine, data wiper malware hits the beleaguered country
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US, Taiwan Hold Joint Cyberwarfare Exercise
Stimulation drill involves Taiwan and US experts, amid cyber threats from North Korea and China
President Trump Eases Cyber Warfare Rules – Report
Reverses Obama's bureaucratic rules that dictate how and when the United States can deploy its offensive cyberweapon arsenal
Infosec 2016: Mikko Hyppönen Blames North Korea For SWIFT Attacks
Hyppönen claims we're in a new era where the 'fog of cyberwar' is preventing us from knowing who is attacking who, as North Korea becomes likely suspect for bank heists
Pentagon Cyber Scorecard Database To Combat Hackers
'Automated scorecard' to build up a picture of US military system vulnerabilities to help prioritise fixes
US Treasury Computer System Was Open To Hack
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US And China Pledge ‘Code Of Cyber Conduct’
“Please stop hacking American targets”, or words to that effect as President Obama raises concern with China
‘Chicken Farm’ Botnets Actively Target Governments, Researchers Warn
Asian espionage networks have compromised government and corporate systems worldwide, researchers warn
Chinese Internet Chief Hits Back At US Hacking Accusations
A top Chinese official says it is the US that is doing the hacking, and claims to have “mountains of data” to prove it
Defence Firm QinetiQ Pillaged By Chinese Hackers
Chinese hackers have repeatedly stolen intellectual property and defence information from QinetiQ
NATO Team Wins Cyber Defence Exercise
The NATO 'blue team' has won a cyber defence exercise that tested the online capabilities of a number of countries
Fresh DDoS Attacks Batter US Banks
Major US banks are once again hit by DDoS attacks, with speculation increasing about their origins
China Fires Back And Accuses US Of Hacking
China claims it is a victim of state-sponsored hacking from the US, not a perpetrator
China Claims IP Hijack After Hacking Allegations
China has hit back at reports that government-backed hackers are targeting Western organisations
President Obama Signs Cyber-Security Executive Order
Analysts have welcomed Obama's signing of an executive order to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attack
Iran Claims Flame Caused ‘Massive’ Data Loss
Iran says Flame caused significant data loss as the UN puts out a warning for member states
US To Rush Work On Cyberweapons
Pentagon recognises the value of hacking as a form of warfare
Israeli Stock Exchange And Banks Hit By Hackers
The online cyber war against Israel continues, with the stock exchange, banks and the national airline the latest victims
WEF Report Warns Of Cyber-Attack Danger
The WEF has warned world leaders about the impact of increasingly virulent cyber-attacks on global stability
Japan Develops Defensive Cyberweapon Arsenal
Japanese military plans to deal with an offensive cyber-attack on the country and its infrastructure have been revealed
Growing Security Headache For Industrial Sector In 2012
McAfee researchers have been crystal ball watching to divine 2012's security trends. Tom Jowitt investigates their findings
UK Cyber Defences Bolstered For Olympics
The Olympics are now only seven months away and will reportedly enjoy 'unprecedented' cyber security
Iran Fights Off Duqu Malware Attack
Iran confirmed its government systems were attacked by the Duqu worm, but says all is under control