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US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.’s election watchdogABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
U.S. and Britain accuse China-linked hackers of ‘malicious’ cyber campaigns, announce sanctions
The U.S. and U.K. on Monday accused Chinese state-affiliated hackers of being behind cyber campaigns targeting political figures.CNBC - Business -
Hackers threaten to publish huge cache of NHS data
It comes two weeks after NHS Dumfries and Galloway was hit with a cyber attack on its IT systems.BBC News - Top stories -
The weakest links in the global economy are on the mend
Some of the most prominent beleaguered nations are now carrying out radical reformsFinancial Times - Business -
Kate rumours linked to Russian disinformation
Researchers say a co-ordinated campaign deliberately heightened rumours about the Princess of Wales.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
U.S. Charges Alleged Chinese Hackers as U.K. Says Voter Files Accessed
The Biden administration targeted the alleged Chinese hackers while the British government accused Beijing of hacking the U.K.’s electoral register.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the hackers, who they said were working as a front for Beijing’s top spy agency.The New York Times - Top stories -
US sanctions China-based hackers for allegedly targeting critical infrastructure
The United States has sanctioned China-based hackers for allegedly targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, the Treasury Department announced Monday.ABC News - Top stories -
Tory MPs urge tougher action on China after cyber-attacks
Senior Tories say ministers not holding China to account after Beijing targeted elections watchdog and politicians. Tory MPs have urged ministers to take a tougher approach towards China after the security services confirmed Beijing-backed hackers ...The Guardian - World - China -
Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage
US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China.Wired - Tech -
US sanctions Chinese hackers accused of targeting critical infrastructure
The Biden administration sanctioned two Chinese nationals and a Wuhan-based company Monday that allegedly targeted critical infrastructure sectors in the U.S. as part of an expansive hacking effort. The Treasury Department levied sanctions against ...The Hill - Politics -
US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks
The US alleges the individuals were working as a front for Beijing in an indictment and sanctions announcement. China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?Hackers backed by China’s government spy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
New Zealand follows U.S., U.K. in accusing China-backed hackers of cyberattacks
New Zealand has accused China of “malicious cyber activity” linked to Chinese state actors, who targeted its parliament in 2021.NBC News - Top stories - New Zealand -
State Department offers $10 million reward for info on UnitedHealthcare hackers
The State Department announced Wednesday it would provide a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group that hacked UnitedHealth Group in February. “The ALPHV BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service group compromised computer ...The Hill - Politics -
Cyber-attack on voter data to be linked to China
The year-long attacks reportedly led to the personal details of millions of voters being accessed.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Moscow Attack Suspects Are Linked by Video and Online Profiles
Clothing and other details appear to show a connection between four suspects detained by Russia and the men who carried out the concert hall massacre of more than 130 people.The New York Times - World -
Treasury staff worked at bank linked to China state
The Treasury says the secondment scheme deepens ties with Asia and boosts British business.BBC News - Top stories - China -
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Hackers Found a Way to Open Any of 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks in Seconds
The company behind the Saflok-brand door locks is offering a fix, but it may take months or years to reach some hotels.Wired - Tech -
Will hackers get my $3 million retirement savings if I keep it all at one investment firm?
Many people think spreading their accounts around to different institutions will keep their money safe, but that might be more trouble than it’s worth.MarketWatch - Business -
British judges ruled that WikiLeaks founder and former hacker Julian Assange can't immediately be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges.
British judges ruled that WikiLeaks founder and former hacker Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Moscow terror attack: Putin says all four gunmen held as death toll reaches 133
Putin suggests – without evidence – that Kyiv may have been involved in attack, claiming attackers planned to flee to Ukraine. Vladimir Putin said Russia had arrested all four gunmen responsible for the shooting that killed 133 people at a concert ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Putin says gunmen who raided Moscow concert hall tried to escape to Ukraine. Kyiv denies involvement
The suburban Moscow concert hall where gunmen opened fire on concertgoers was a blackened, smoldering ruin as the death toll in the attack surpassed 130 and Russian authorities arrested four suspectsABC News - World - Ukraine -
ISIS-K, Blamed in Moscow Attack, Has Hit at Taliban’s Russia Links
Islamic State Khorasan, or ISIS-K, previously attacked Russia’s embassy in Kabul and has produced floods of anti-Kremlin propaganda.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Canadian students hunger-strike for college to divest from Israel-linked firms
Several McGill University students have spent more than three weeks demanding school divest $20m from various companies. A group of students at McGill University have spent more than three weeks on hunger strike in an effort to force the Canadian ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Putin attempts to link gunmen in Moscow concert hall attack to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to link the gunmen who attacked and killed at least 130 people in a Moscow concert hall to Ukraine in remarks following the deadliest attack on the capital city in a decade. Allegations of Ukraine’s ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Putin Tries to Link Moscow Concert Hall Attack to Ukraine
American officials, who have assessed that a branch of the Islamic State was responsible, have voiced concern that the Russian leader could seek to falsely blame Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Zelensky hits back after Russia links Ukraine to concert attack
Ukraine's leader says Russians should ask questions of their own security services instead.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Harris rejects Putin claims of Ukraine link to Moscow attack: 'No evidence'
Vice President Kamala Harris quickly rejected claims from Russian President Vladimir Putin that Ukraine could be involved with the terrorist attack that killed over 130 people at a Moscow concert hall on Saturday. The U.S. government and Western ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Teen Pregnancy Linked to Risk of Earlier Death in Adulthood, Study Finds
A large analysis in Canada finds that teenagers who had babies were twice as likely to die before age 31.The New York Times - Health -
Roller ball candies linked to fatal choking and injury in children, CPSC warns
Candy treats that use roller balls to let kids eat sweet liquid have been linked to choking, including at least one deathABC News - Health -
Marina Granovskaia linked to secret payments by former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
Powerful chief executive of Chelsea under Abramovich appears in documents showing offshore payments by oligarch. The former chief executive of Chelsea, once described as “the most powerful woman in football”, is facing questions about what she ...The Guardian - World -
Rubio links ISIS threat to US border after Moscow attack
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) drew a connection Sunday between the deadly ISIS attack on a Moscow concert hall Friday and U.S.-Mexico border policy, a top issue for Republicans ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Speaking on ABC's "This Week," ...The Hill - Politics -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks
Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
ISIS Affiliate Linked to Moscow Attack Has Global Ambitions
The Islamic State in Khorasan is active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran and has set its sights on Europe and beyond.The New York Times - World -
What is ISIS-K, the terror group linked to the Moscow concert hall bombing?
ISIS-K is believed to be active in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, and appears to have aspirations to attack Europe and the U.S., American officials say.NBC News - Top stories -
Putin blames 'radical Islamists' for Moscow attack while suggesting Ukraine link
Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time on Monday called the gunmen who killed more than 130 people at a Moscow concert hall "radical Islamists," while suggesting the attack could be linked to Ukraine. Putin said the shooting was ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese spy agencies are increasing, say analysts
Warning comes after UK and US announce sanctions against Chinese companies following mass hacking of UK data. Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese intelligence agencies are increasing in capability and frequency as they seek to test foreign government ...The Guardian - World -
Russia Doubles Down on Blaming Concert Massacre on Ukraine and the West
Analysts say the coordinated campaign is part of a Kremlin push to divert attention away from security failures.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine