Defence

Why companies should prepare for cyber attacks in a time of heightened global conflict

Rohan Langdon from ExtraHop explains how organisations can shore up their defences in preparation for a global outbreak in conflict. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

By Rohan Langdon • 05 Aug 2022

Taiwan government websites hit by cyber attack prior to Pelosi visit

Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson Chang Tun-Han has confirmed a cyber attack on Taiwan’s Presidential Office on Tuesday due to an alleged distributed denial-of-se...

By Reporter • 03 Aug 2022

North Korean hackers stealing email content via malicious ‘SharpTongue’ browser extension

A malicious extension on Chromium-based web browsers has been deployed by a threat actor aligned with North Korea, which has the capability of stealing email content from...

By Reporter • 02 Aug 2022

US, Ukraine sign cyber defence collaboration deal

The nations have agreed to ramp-up cooperation across key cyber security operations in support of shared interests. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

By Reporter • 29 Jul 2022

South Korea to ‘cyber sanction’ the North if it conducts nuclear testing

South Korea’s Foreign Minister, Park Jin, has warned North Korea that it is likely to face cyber and tech sanctions if it goes ahead with a nuclear test it has been pl...

By Reporter • 28 Jul 2022

US boosts bounty to $10m for North Korean hacker tip-offs

The US State Department has announced that it will inflate rewards paid for tip-offs about North Korean state-backed cyber threat group members this week. Write com...

By Reporter • 27 Jul 2022

US DOJ concerned by blurred lines between cyber crime and national security

To address the constant evolution of cyber threats, Lisa Monaco, US Deputy Attorney-General, wants to engage private technology and cyber security companies to crack do...

By Reporter • 22 Jul 2022

National security projects granted investment boost

Grants have been awarded to a number of academic institutions leading key national security and intelligence research projects. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

By Reporter • 19 Jul 2022

Airbus’ SKYNET 6A secure military communications satellite achieves key milestone

Following the successful completion of the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) critical design review (CDR), Airbus’ SKYNET 6A is on track for launch in 2025 on a Falcon 9...

By Reporter • 18 Jul 2022

Veterans complete SANS cyber course

The first wave of veterans has graduated from the institute's new cyber security training course. Write comment (0 Comments) ...

By Reporter • 15 Jul 2022

NATO cyber attack rapid response program established

The US is set to offer “robust national capabilities” to support a new NATO program designed to coordinate rapid response to cyber attacks. Write comment (0 Co...

By Reporter • 05 Jul 2022

British army Twitter and YouTube accounts hacked

The British Army is conducting an investigation after it reclaimed control of its Twitter and YouTube accounts, after the social media accounts were briefly hacked. ...

By Reporter • 04 Jul 2022

Australia offers cyber security assistance to Ukraine

Strengthening the cyber resilience of Ukraine’s Border Guard Service forms part of a new assistance package from the Australian government. Write comment (0 Co...

By Reporter • 04 Jul 2022