China
Cyber Threats targeting AI Experts at U.S. Legal Organizations, Universities and Businesses
Cyberattacks targeting technology companies, government agencies and educational institutions are not new. However, a recent campaign highlights an emerging area of concern: threat actors are specifically targeting professionals involved in Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy, research, development and strategic planning. According to research published by Proofpoint, a threat actor identified as TA419, and reportedly associated with […]
BlueMoon Zero-Day Exploit Kit Chains Chrome and Windows Flaws
Four state-aligned espionage crews picked up the same zero-day exploit kit within roughly twelve days of each other, Proofpoint reported, naming the kit BlueMoon. It chains two Google Chrome flaws with a Windows kernel bug to take over a browser that reports itself up to date, then the machine behind it. Volexity, a threat-intelligence and […]
China uses DeepSeek in Attempted Hermes Agent Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity research made recently has drawn attention to a new trend in AI-assisted cyber threats. According to findings released by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 research team, a Chinese-linked threat actor attempted to use the DeepSeek large language model (LLM) alongside the Hermes Agent framework to automate parts of a cyberattack. The incident has fueled […]
Not All Chinese Software should be viewed as a Cyber Threats
For several years, Chinese software, technology products, and digital services have been viewed with considerable suspicion across many Western countries. Concerns over cybersecurity, data privacy, and national security have led governments and media outlets to scrutinize Chinese technology companies more closely than ever before. While some of these concerns stem from genuine geopolitical tensions and […]
Forrester Names AI Agent Threats the Top 2026 CISO Risk
The AI agents you authorized are now your top threat. Forrester analyst Jitin Shabadu published the firm’s top cybersecurity threats for 2026 this month, ranking AI agent threats as the dominant new risk category, and three of the five new entries trace back to a single failure: personal agents operating as shadow operators inside enterprises, […]
Donald Trump claims renew Data Security concerns among U.S. Voters
Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump have reignited public debate over the security of America’s election infrastructure and the protection of voter information. Trump claimed that China had infiltrated U.S. voter databases and may have gained access to records relating to approximately 220 million Americans. The remarks have drawn significant attention and raised fresh […]
China Malware reportedly infiltrated Japanese Military Networks via infected USB Flash Drives
China has long been accused of conducting cyber espionage campaigns against rival nations, with security experts frequently warning about sophisticated attacks targeting government and military infrastructure. A recent report has once again raised concerns after allegations emerged that malware linked to a Chinese hacking group infiltrated Japanese military computer systems through compromised USB flash drives. […]
Anthropic accuses China Alibaba of conducting Distillation Attack on Claude AI Models
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially accused Chinese technology giant Alibaba of improperly using its Claude AI models to train Alibaba’s own artificial intelligence systems. According to Anthropic, the alleged activity constitutes what is known in the AI industry as a “distillation attack,” a practice in which a smaller or less capable AI model learns […]
China data collection from UK Military stuns Intelligence
Recent concerns raised by the United Kingdom’s intelligence community have sparked debate over the security risks associated with foreign-made technology in defense manufacturing. In an interaction with the Daily Mail, Ken McCallum, the head of the UK intelligence agency MI5, warned that Chinese-made 3D printers could potentially collect sensitive information and transmit it to remote […]
Tons of data from UK populace now sold on Alibaba of China
For years, threat actors and even some marketing agencies have relied on purchasing user data from dark web forums or harvesting it through online platforms such as social media. However, a recent controversy suggests a more structured and alarming development: a major Chinese e-commerce platform, Alibaba, has allegedly been involved in the sale of sensitive […]
