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China appears to be using a secret training platform to rehearse cyberattacks against the critical infrastructure of its closest neighbors, according to a cache of leaked technical documents reviewed by Recorded Future News.
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Internal files describe a training platform as part of a large integrated system designed to allow attackers to practice hacking replicas of “the real network environments” of China’s “main operati...
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The existence of such a platform, focused on offensive operations, raises questions about repeated claims by Chinese officials that their government does not conduct cyberattacks. The documents instead suggest the existence of a state-sponsored effort to prepare and conduct them.
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Beijing has long been accused by Western officials and researchers of running offensive cyber campaigns, usually based on intelligence and forensic evidence after hacks. The leaked source code, training files and tools offer rare documentary insight into how attacks are prepared.
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China appears to be using a secret training platform to rehearse cyberattacks against the critical infrastructure of its closest neighbors, according to a cache of leaked technical documents reviewed by Recorded Future News.
therecord.media
Internal files describe a training platform as part of a large integrated system designed to allow attackers to practice hacking replicas of “the real network environments” of China’s “main operati...
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🇳🇴💻🇨🇳 Norway’s domestic security agency confirmed Friday that the Chinese state-sponsored espionage campaign tracked as Salt Typhoon compromised network devices in Norwegian organizations.
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The assessment said Chinese security and intelligence services have strengthened their ability to operate in Norway, including through cyber operations and human intelligence collection.
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News: A cyberespionage group based in Asia breached the systems of 37 governments and conducted reconnaissance in 155 countries, according to a new report from @PaloAltoNtwks. This is MASSIVE in scope. By @jgreigj and me https://t.co/JSBzKInjIV
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Unit 42 tracked the compromise of at least 70 institutions across the 37 countries — with the hackers maintaining access to some victims for months. In one country, the hackers gained access to the...
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Exclusive: The U.S. military last year digitally disrupted Iranian air missile defense systems as part of a coordinated operation to destroy the country’s nuclear program, another sign of America’s growing ease with employing cyber weapons in warfare. https://t.co/47MHCAEnXl
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The U.S. military digitally disrupted Iranian air missile defense systems during its operation last year against the country’s nuclear program, some of the most sophisticated action Cyber Command has...
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Scoop: British authorities have opened their first investigation into a suspected breach of the country’s cyber sanctions regime targeting state-backed cyber operators, financially-motivated ransomware criminals, and other persons enabling hostile attacks. https://t.co/j0ElhA3iBy
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HM Treasury said the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has recorded up to five potential breaches of cyber sanctions, all involving firms in the financial services sector.
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Clarification to the phrase "kicked off" above: A City of London Police spokesperson said that Capita leaving the project last May was by mutual agreement. Capita did not respond to a request for comment.
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New: Report Fraud, the national service aiming to overhaul how victims contact police to report fraud and cyber crimes, is formally launching today. ▶️ Capita kicked off contract ▶️ New fraud strategy due in Feb ▶️ Focus on tech and telecoms disruptions https://t.co/CltfLXwZje
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British authorities are rolling out Report Fraud, a platform intended to win back public trust over how law enforcement responds to widespread cybercrime and fraud.
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What does it mean that three separate China-linked groups all moved on the same SharePoint vulnerabilities at nearly the same time? Three hacking groups, two vulnerabilities and all eyes on China | https://t.co/3V74eFNeGZ
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What does it mean that three separate China-linked groups all moved on the same SharePoint vulnerabilities at nearly the same time?
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Security experts working for British intelligence warned on Monday that large language models may never be fully protected from “prompt injection,” a growing type of cyber threat that manipulates AI systems into ignoring their original instructions.
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A top technologist at the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre said “there’s a good chance” that prompt injection attacks against AI will never be eliminated, and he warned of the related risks of...
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NEW: A senior U.S. military officer with no digital warfare experience has emerged as a top contender to lead @US_CYBERCOM and the @NSAGov. President Trump is considering the No. 2 at @INDOPACOM for the job. On @TheRecord_Media. https://t.co/D19rgXpqrc
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Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, the No. 2 at U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, has emerged as a potential pick to lead U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, multiple people familiar with the search...
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NHS patients to finally be informed if hackers published data about their sexually transmitted infections and cancer tests
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U.K. pathology services company Synnovis says it has begun notifying individuals if their sensitive healthcare data was posted online by a ransomware gang, 17 months after the incident.
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A massive thanks to everyone who donated to @BreastCancerNow through my little fundraiser. I was much slower than I wanted to be, but I'm pleased to have at least completed the half-marathon and delighted to have raised more than £400 while doing so!
My mum was recently among the many women who annually are diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m running a half marathon soon, hoping to raise funds for @BreastCancerNow supporting vital research improving outcomes for women like her. Thank you for any support!
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New: Hackers have launched five cyberattacks against Britain's drinking water suppliers since the beginning of last year, according to reports filed with the drinking water watchdog.
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The U.K.'s water suppliers have reported five cyberattacks since January 2024, according to information reviewed by Recorded Future News. The incidents did not affect the safety of water supplies,...
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Only a few days until this race now, I'm very grateful to everyone who's donated to @BreastCancerNow so far and I'll be remembering not to disappoint you when things get tough about 2km in 😅
My mum was recently among the many women who annually are diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m running a half marathon soon, hoping to raise funds for @BreastCancerNow supporting vital research improving outcomes for women like her. Thank you for any support!
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Shares in a British automaker supplier plummeted 55% Wednesday as it warned that the 1 September cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover was impacting its business. https://t.co/FqOx6D756D
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Shares in Autins, a company providing specialist insulation components for Jaguar vehicles, opened 55% below their Tuesday closing price on the AIM exchange for smaller companies.
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Amid a surge in cyberattacks hitting UK companies, the British government’s much-delayed Cyber Security and Resilience Bill has been delayed again according to sources with knowledge of the parliamentary schedule. https://t.co/LQuC9FUk0c
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As high-profile incidents continue to disrupt British companies, the U.K. government, amid a cabinet reshuffle of senior and junior ministers, is delaying a bill to update cybersecurity regulations.
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