Cyberwarfare
Maria Gabriel: There is a 300% Increase in Cyber Attacks Across the EU
The Internet brings us a lot of responsibilities, but it makes us even more vulnerable", said Maria Gabriel, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, at the 10th Summer University of MGERB.
Hackers Spread Virus Using 'Game of Thrones' Spoilers
An information security company Proofpoint has discovered a "targeted email campaign" aimed at spreading viruses among gullible users using the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones."
The hackers used clips of leaked "GoT" episodes enticing users to download files from an attachment sent via email, ostensibly to see the rest of the unreleased episodes.
WikiLeaks reveals “Project Imperial” Mac hacking tools from CIA Vault 7 Leaks
In the latest release from their CIA Vault 7 series, WikiLeaks has revealed a collection of Mac and Linux hacking tools known as “Project Imperial.”
Apple says it is removing VPN services from China App Store
Apple Inc says it is removing virtual private network (VPN) services from its app store in China, drawing criticism from VPN service providers, who accuse the U.S. tech giant of bowing to pressure from Beijing cyber regulators.
Two serious terrorist threats foiled in BiH
Minister of Security of Bosnia Dragan Mektic has revealed that the Intelligence-Security Agency OSA "discovered and foiled two serious terrorist threats."
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Hackers are Targeting Nuclear Power Plant Operators in the US
Unidentified hackers have been targeting the networks of companies responsible for operating nuclear power plants in the USA for the last two months, according to The New York Times.
NATO says cyber attacks a call to arms
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned the alliance must step up its defense against cyberattacks, saying they could potentially trigger their Article 5 mutual defense commitment.
Computer users around the world were scrambling on June 28 to reboot systems after a tidal wave of ransomware cyberattacks spread from Ukraine and Russia across Europe to the United States and then on to Asia.
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Cyber attack hits oil giant and banks in Russia and Ukraine
Russia's top oil producer Rosneft said a large-scale cyber attack hit its servers on June 27 and computer systems at some banks and the main airport in neighbouring Ukraine were also disrupted.
A Moscow-based cyber security firm, Group-IB, said it appeared to be a coordinated attack simultaneously targeting victims in Russia and Ukraine.
Fears of a global Cyber-attack of the Wannacry size (Upd2)
Experts on cyberwar are worried that there is a global cyber-attack underway after a series of very serious incidents in Ukraine, Russia, Denmark.
According to the Independent, Ukraine has suffered the hardest cyber-attack in its history.
The US Army has a new weapon that can stop tanks without firing a shot!
US Army personnel have successfully used advanced electronic warfare technology to completely disable enemy armor during a simulated tank assault at the Army National Training Center, Defense Systems reports