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Operation PowerOFF dismantles 27 DDoS-for-hire platforms, arrests administrators

Operation PowerOFF dismantles 27 DDoS-for-hire platforms, arrests administrators

Law enforcement’s Operation PowerOFF dismantled 27 DDoS-for-hire platforms, arrested three administrators, and targeted over 300 users in a global effort to curb holiday cyberattacks. The operation combines platform takedowns with ad campaigns and warnings to deter future DDoS activities.

UK's NCSC review underscores AI's transformative impact on cybersecurity challenges

The NCSC's 2024 review spotlights AI as a critical factor reshaping cybersecurity. While celebrating election security and partnerships, it warns of AI's role in escalating cyber threats, including advanced ransomware and intrusion tools.

U.S. Treasury sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over critical infrastructure cyberattack

U.S. Treasury sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm over critical infrastructure cyberattack

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Sichuan Silence and researcher Guan Tianfeng for a 2020 cyberattack compromising 81,000 firewalls globally, including U.S. critical infrastructure. The attack used a zero-day exploit to steal data and attempt ransomware deployment, posing serious national security risks.

Salt Typhoon strikes South Africa: critical industries targeted in global cyber espionage campaign

Salt Typhoon strikes South Africa: critical industries targeted in global cyber espionage campaign

A Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon (Earth Estries), has targeted South Africa in a global cyber espionage campaign affecting telecom, government, and tech sectors across 12 nations. Using advanced malware and stealth tactics, the group remains undetected for years, posing severe security risks.

Salt Typhoon reveals global cybersecurity gaps: Should unorthodox trade tariffs target governments enabling bad actors?

Salt Typhoon reveals global cybersecurity gaps: Should unorthodox trade tariffs target governments enabling bad actors?

The Salt Typhoon cyber espionage campaign, exploited telecom networks in over 20 nations, revealing flaws in international cybersecurity defenses. The attack underscores the need for global cooperation, advanced threat intelligence sharing, and tougher punitive measures.

China-linked hackers infiltrate global telecoms — have South African Telecom Operators been affected?

China-linked hackers infiltrate global telecoms — have South African Telecom Operators been affected?

The Salt Typhoon cyberattack, linked to China, breached telecom networks in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, targeting sensitive data and political figures. With global vulnerabilities exposed, questions arise about whether South African operators may also have been compromised.

The 2020 SolarWinds Hack: The Largest Cyberattack in History and Its Legacy in 2024

The 2020 SolarWinds Hack: The Largest Cyberattack in History and Its Legacy in 2024

The SolarWinds hack, first uncovered in December 2020, remains the largest and most sophisticated cyberattack the world has ever seen. Four years later, its repercussions continue to influence cybersecurity, law enforcement, and regulatory frameworks globally.