Microsoft SharePoint Hacking Crisis: US Agencies Hit By Chinese-Linked Ransomware Attack

A cyber campaign that initially centered on exploiting Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities has reportedly taken a worrying turn, with ransomware now becoming a key component. The operation is thought to be carried out by a group known as “Storm-2603,” and has already affected at least 400 victims, a figure that may be significantly underestimated. Microsoft revealed…

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China-linked hackers target Taiwan’s chip industry with increasing attacks, researchers say

Chinese-linked hackers are targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and investment analysts as part of a string of cyber espionage campaigns, researchers said on Wednesday. While hacking to steal data and information about the industry is not new, there is an increase in sustained hacking campaigns from several China-aligned hacking groups, researchers with cybersecurity firm Proofpoint…

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Alert: Hackers Hit High-Risk Individuals’ Personal Accounts

Calling all high-risk individuals: Ensure you’re taking adequate steps to secure your personal devices and accounts against hacking, tampering and other types of interference. Britain’s National Cyber Security Center is warning that criminals and nation-state hacking groups, confronted with well-managed corporate cybersecurity defenses, have turned their sights to individual personal devices and accounts. “In recent years there…

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