Israel’s Cybersecurity Industry Faces Setback Due To Intelligence Failure
The Israeli media reported on a “record-breaking spike” in the number of nations purchasing Israeli cyberwarfare and intelligence systems, from 67 to 83 in 2022, but a setback due to intelligence failure will likely cause Israel’s cybersecurity industry to face major losses. Israel and the rest of the world were caught off guard last week […]
Kevin Mitnick – World’s Most Famous Hacker
Kevin Mitnick was not just an ordinary name in the world of hacking; he was a virtuoso, a master manipulator of computer systems, and the epitome of a cyberpunk legend. With a reputation that precedes him, Mitnick is widely regarded as the world’s most famous hacker, a title earned through his audacious exploits and daring […]
How Loan Apps Operated By Chinese Intelligence Pose A National Security Threat To India
The recent arrests of Chinese spies in different states in India over the last 24-months throw up an interesting covert strategy operated by the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) of China in espionage on India – Hawala operators running money-laundering rackets through Loan Apps and Rummy Online. This investigation by Savio Rodrigues shows how microloan apps operated by Chinese intelligence pose a National Security threat to India.
Hacked American Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers $5 Million In Ransom To Restore Operations
The hacked American Colonial Pipeline Co. paid nearly $5 million to Eastern European hackers to help restore the country’s largest fuel pipeline, according to two people familiar with the transaction.
Forget WhatsApp, CIA Has Tools To Hack Almost All Social Media Platforms
Recently, after WhatsApp updated its terms of use and privacy policy users have been migrating to other social media and messaging platforms due to concerns of their privacy. However, what is not being reported by media is that CIA has developed tools which can hack not just WhatsApp, but bypass the encryption of Signal, Telegram, […]
Did Kudankulam Hackers Steal India’s Thorium Secrets?
After the cyberattack at Kudankulam, Indian authorities responsible for the security of the Nuclear power plant have admitted to their administrative system being breached by malware, although the actual damage assessment is yet to be determined. Meanwhile, the cybersecurity community is concerned whether the Kudankulam hackers did steal India’s thorium secrets. On the morning of […]