Google has seen a rising number of attackers impersonating news outlets and journalists to spread fake news among other reporters.
Tag Archives: nation state hacking
Hackers target WHO in phishing attack
A cyberattack that targeted the World Health Organization is probably just the tip of the iceberg according to experts reacting to the news this week.
DDoS attack on US Health agency part of coordinated campaign
It coincided with a disinformation campaign carried out via SMS, email and social media claiming that national quarantine was imminent.
US and UK call out Russian hackers for Georgia attacks
The US and UK governments have both accused Russia of launching a cyber attack against the Georgian government last year.
Officials raise alarm about Chinese hacking
Officials pointed to ongoing threats against US institutions, painting a dire picture of hacking efforts to support Chinese economic goals.
FBI director warns of sustained Russian disinformation threat
Russia is still using social media in a sustained campaign to dabble in US affairs, according to FBI director Chris Wray.
US warns of Iranian cyber threat
The DHS has issued three warnings in the last few days encouraging people to be on alert for physical and cyber attacks from Iran.
FBI: Russia-based FaceApp is a ‘potential counterintelligence threat’
It’s a grabby little app, data-wise, but how is it different from, say, Google or Facebook?
iPhone attack may have targeted Android and Windows too
A sophisticated and sustained watering hole attack affecting iPhones may have targeted Windows and Android too.
US feds’ names, home and email addresses hacked and posted online
A group of hackers that doxxed thousands of federal law enforcement employees last week has struck again.