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Cyber Espionage Incident Involving Microsoft Cloud Expands, Chinese Hackers May Have Compromised “Hundreds of Thousands” of Government Email Accounts

July 26, 2023

The assessment of the damage from the recent cyber espionage campaign by Chinese hackers has now been revised and greatly expanded, with more senior officials and ambassadors confirmed to have been targeted and potentially "hundreds of thousands" of email accounts breached.

Russian hacker at laptop showing malware used for cyber espionage

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Malware Used for Cyber Espionage Since 2004 Shut Down in US After Years-Long FBI Operation

May 15, 2023

According to a Justice Department statement, a Russian FSB unit called 'Turla' has operated the Snake malware to conduct cyber espionage for nearly 20 years and made use of it to steal data from at least 50 countries.

Chinese hacker in dark room showing cyber espionage

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A Resurgent Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Hacked a U.S. State Legislature

October 21, 2022

Symantec warned that a Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage group responsible for hacking a U.S. state legislature and potentially a defense company had renewed interest in the country.

U.S. hacker in military uniform showing cyber espionage on research university in China

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China Accuses NSA of Cyber Espionage in Repeated Breaches of Xi’an Research University

September 19, 2022

The Chinese government claims that the NSA is conducting cyber espionage with repeated attacks on an aerospace and space research university funded by Beijing.

Aerial view of power station showing Lazarus hackers cyber espionage using log4j vulnerability

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Log4j Vulnerability Exploited by Lazarus Hackers for Cyber Espionage; Targets Are Energy Companies Running VMware Horizon Servers

September 16, 2022

The Lazarus hackers are generally in pursuit of profit. But in this case, the main interest appears to be cyber espionage. A report indicates that the group is targeting the Log4j vulnerability in energy companies.

Newsroom of a major US newspaper showing cyber espionage by state sponsored hackers targeting journalists

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Cyber Espionage Campaigns by State Sponsored Hackers are Impersonating Journalists, Attempting to Unmask Anonymous Sources

July 19, 2022

Cyber espionage campaigns focus on gaining access to journalist networks by impersonating legitimate members of the profession. The state sponsored hackers then hunt for useful geopolitical information.

Ukraine flag on computer screen with program code showing cyber espionage against Ukraine's allies

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Russia Accelerated Cyber Espionage Against Ukraine’s Allies During the Invasion, Warned Microsoft

July 8, 2022

Microsoft says Russia conducted a cyber espionage campaign against Ukraine's allies, mainly NATO members, to collect crucial information in parallel with the ground invasion.

Group of Chinese hackers in front of China flag showing cyber espionage in APAC

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Previously Undiscovered Team of State-Sponsored Chinese Hackers, Has Been Quietly Committing Cyber Espionage in the APAC Region for a Decade

June 20, 2022

Cyber espionage group is thought to have been in action since at least 2013, with a heavy focus on certain APAC countries and regions. The Chinese hackers also focuses in on political targets.

Hacker stealing emails showing cyber espionage for M&A

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Corporate M&A Under Attack by Cyber Espionage Gang That Enters via Unsecured IoT Devices, Quietly Monitors Emails

May 9, 2022

Threat group has a specific focus on corporate M&A that are in the works. This mass cyber espionage campaign has been going on since at least December 2019.

News Corporation headquarters building in New York City showing cyber attack by Chinese hackers for cyber espionage

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News Corp Cyber Attack by Alleged Chinese Hackers Targets Wall Street Journal Reporters

February 9, 2022

The purpose of the cyber attack on WSJ appeared to be espionage, with information exfiltrated from email and Google Drive accounts since at least February 2020. Mandiant believes government-backed Chinese hackers conducted the operation.

Cyber Espionage

Cyber Espionage Incident Involving Microsoft Cloud Expands, Chinese Hackers May Have Compromised “Hundreds of Thousands” of Government Email Accounts

Malware Used for Cyber Espionage Since 2004 Shut Down in US After Years-Long FBI Operation

A Resurgent Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Hacked a U.S. State Legislature

China Accuses NSA of Cyber Espionage in Repeated Breaches of Xi’an Research University

Log4j Vulnerability Exploited by Lazarus Hackers for Cyber Espionage; Targets Are Energy Companies Running VMware Horizon Servers

Cyber Espionage Campaigns by State Sponsored Hackers are Impersonating Journalists, Attempting to Unmask Anonymous Sources

Russia Accelerated Cyber Espionage Against Ukraine’s Allies During the Invasion, Warned Microsoft

Previously Undiscovered Team of State-Sponsored Chinese Hackers, Has Been Quietly Committing Cyber Espionage in the APAC Region for a Decade

Corporate M&A Under Attack by Cyber Espionage Gang That Enters via Unsecured IoT Devices, Quietly Monitors Emails

News Corp Cyber Attack by Alleged Chinese Hackers Targets Wall Street Journal Reporters

Dollar Tree Third-Party Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of Nearly 2 Million Employees

Senior Staff at Sellafield Nuclear Site Accused of Covering up Breaches by Hacker Groups Dating Back to at Least 2015

Crossing the Aisle on Data Privacy Laws: Explaining the Disconnect Between What People Want and What Lawmakers Pass

Iranian Hackers Strike US Water Utilities in Retaliation for Israel Support