North Korea's "Desperation For Cash" Behind Surge In Bank Hacking: US
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 2, 2019
American officials have alleged that North Korea's desperation for cash is driving a surge in cyber-attacks targeting banks and other businesses in the US and around the world.
Cyberattack Hits US Newspaper Distribution
World News | Reuters | Sunday December 30, 2018
A cyberattack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major US newspapers, including ones owned by Tribune Publishing Co such as the Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun.The cyberattack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Indian-Origin Man, Two Others Sentenced For Cyber Crime In US
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018
An Indian-origin man is among three persons sentenced for their roles in staging a cyberattack that brought down huge swathes of the internet and infected over 100,000 US-based computing devices
Opinion: Protecting Democracy Is An Arms Race – By Mark Zuckerberg
Opinion | Mark Zuckerberg, The Washington Post | Wednesday September 5, 2018
When you build services that connect billions of people across countries and cultures, you're going to see all of the good that humanity can do, and you're also going to see people try to abuse those services in every way possible.
State Actors Likely Behind Singapore Biggest Ever Cyberattack: Experts
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 21, 2018
State-actors were likely behind Singapore's biggest ever cyberattack to date, security experts say, citing the scale and sophistication of the hack.
North Korean Elites Get The Latest Tech - Including IPhone X - Despite Sanctions
World News | Craig Timberg, The Washington Post | Thursday June 7, 2018
North Koreans have obtained iPhones, Microsoft operating systems and American-made server software despite increasingly strict U.S. sanctions in recent years and used some of this technology to help launch cyberattacks on other nations, according to a report published Wednesday.
Ever Heard Of Jamtara? Government Says It's India's Cybercrime Capital
India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday June 1, 2018
Ever heard of Jamtara? Well its a new cyber hub for crime. More than fifty per cent of cybercrimes in India are traced back to Jamtara, a small sleepy town in Jharkhand.
Fictional Foe Attacking NATO In War Training Sounds A Lot Like Russia
World News | Michael Birnbaum, The Washington Post | Friday May 4, 2018
In the space of a few hours, the advantages of the modern, Internet-connected world turned against the military personnel and hackers involved in a cybersecurity exercise in this Baltic city not far from the Russian border.
US Hits Russia With Sanctions For 'Election Meddling', Cyberattacks
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 15, 2018
US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday announced sanctions against Russians accused of trying to influence the 2016 election and of involvement in other separate cyberattacks.
Singapore Invites Cyberattacks To Strengthen Defences
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 21, 2018
Hundreds of hackers have targeted Singapore's defence ministry -- but the attacks were at the government's invitation in an unusual attempt to strengthen cybersecurity.
North Korea Poised To Launch Large-Scale Cyberattacks, Says New Report
World News | Anna Fifield, The Washington Post | Wednesday February 21, 2018
North Korea is quietly expanding both the scope and sophistication of its cyberweaponry, laying the groundwork for more devastating attacks, according to a new report published Tuesday.
UK Blames Russian Military For 'Notpetya' Cyber-Attack
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 15, 2018
Britain on Thursday accused the Russian military of being behind last year's "NotPetya" cyber-attack, which started in Ukraine and Russia before spreading globally, affecting thousands of computers.
Olympics Hit By Cyberattack, Source Not Revealed
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 11, 2018
Olympic officials on Sunday said a cyberattack was responsible for an internet and wifi shutdown during the Pyeongchang Winter Games opening ceremony, but refused to say who was responsible.
"Events Not Disrupted," Says South Korea On Cyber Shutdown During Olympics; Probe On
World News | Agency France Presse | Saturday February 10, 2018
South Korea on Saturday investigated a mysterious internet shutdown during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, which follows warnings of possible cyberattacks during the Pyeongchang Games.
Security Forces Should Be Able To Tackle Cyber Threats, Says Rajnath Singh
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 21, 2018
Security agencies' personnel, including those from special commando forces such as the NSG, should be trained in tackling the emerging "fourth dimension" of threats of cyberattacks, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
North Korea's "Desperation For Cash" Behind Surge In Bank Hacking: US
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday March 2, 2019
American officials have alleged that North Korea's desperation for cash is driving a surge in cyber-attacks targeting banks and other businesses in the US and around the world.
Cyberattack Hits US Newspaper Distribution
World News | Reuters | Sunday December 30, 2018
A cyberattack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major US newspapers, including ones owned by Tribune Publishing Co such as the Chicago Tribune and Baltimore Sun.The cyberattack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Indian-Origin Man, Two Others Sentenced For Cyber Crime In US
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Friday September 21, 2018
An Indian-origin man is among three persons sentenced for their roles in staging a cyberattack that brought down huge swathes of the internet and infected over 100,000 US-based computing devices
Opinion: Protecting Democracy Is An Arms Race – By Mark Zuckerberg
Opinion | Mark Zuckerberg, The Washington Post | Wednesday September 5, 2018
When you build services that connect billions of people across countries and cultures, you're going to see all of the good that humanity can do, and you're also going to see people try to abuse those services in every way possible.
State Actors Likely Behind Singapore Biggest Ever Cyberattack: Experts
World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 21, 2018
State-actors were likely behind Singapore's biggest ever cyberattack to date, security experts say, citing the scale and sophistication of the hack.
North Korean Elites Get The Latest Tech - Including IPhone X - Despite Sanctions
World News | Craig Timberg, The Washington Post | Thursday June 7, 2018
North Koreans have obtained iPhones, Microsoft operating systems and American-made server software despite increasingly strict U.S. sanctions in recent years and used some of this technology to help launch cyberattacks on other nations, according to a report published Wednesday.
Ever Heard Of Jamtara? Government Says It's India's Cybercrime Capital
India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday June 1, 2018
Ever heard of Jamtara? Well its a new cyber hub for crime. More than fifty per cent of cybercrimes in India are traced back to Jamtara, a small sleepy town in Jharkhand.
Fictional Foe Attacking NATO In War Training Sounds A Lot Like Russia
World News | Michael Birnbaum, The Washington Post | Friday May 4, 2018
In the space of a few hours, the advantages of the modern, Internet-connected world turned against the military personnel and hackers involved in a cybersecurity exercise in this Baltic city not far from the Russian border.
US Hits Russia With Sanctions For 'Election Meddling', Cyberattacks
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 15, 2018
US President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday announced sanctions against Russians accused of trying to influence the 2016 election and of involvement in other separate cyberattacks.
Singapore Invites Cyberattacks To Strengthen Defences
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 21, 2018
Hundreds of hackers have targeted Singapore's defence ministry -- but the attacks were at the government's invitation in an unusual attempt to strengthen cybersecurity.
North Korea Poised To Launch Large-Scale Cyberattacks, Says New Report
World News | Anna Fifield, The Washington Post | Wednesday February 21, 2018
North Korea is quietly expanding both the scope and sophistication of its cyberweaponry, laying the groundwork for more devastating attacks, according to a new report published Tuesday.
UK Blames Russian Military For 'Notpetya' Cyber-Attack
World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 15, 2018
Britain on Thursday accused the Russian military of being behind last year's "NotPetya" cyber-attack, which started in Ukraine and Russia before spreading globally, affecting thousands of computers.
Olympics Hit By Cyberattack, Source Not Revealed
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 11, 2018
Olympic officials on Sunday said a cyberattack was responsible for an internet and wifi shutdown during the Pyeongchang Winter Games opening ceremony, but refused to say who was responsible.
"Events Not Disrupted," Says South Korea On Cyber Shutdown During Olympics; Probe On
World News | Agency France Presse | Saturday February 10, 2018
South Korea on Saturday investigated a mysterious internet shutdown during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, which follows warnings of possible cyberattacks during the Pyeongchang Games.
Security Forces Should Be Able To Tackle Cyber Threats, Says Rajnath Singh
India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 21, 2018
Security agencies' personnel, including those from special commando forces such as the NSG, should be trained in tackling the emerging "fourth dimension" of threats of cyberattacks, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said.
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