Threat of cyber attacks from hackers connected with the Chinese government; alert issued by the US Homeland Security

Threat of cyber attacks from hackers connected with the Chinese government; alert issued by the US Homeland Security

Washington/Beijing: It has been exposed that ‘Cloudhopper’, a group of hackers connected with the Chinese government is carrying out cyber attacks on technology companies and the US Homeland Security Department has issued an alert that the threat of these attacks will continue in the future. This is a confirmation of the cyber attacks from China […]

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50 million User accounts on Facebook hacked

50 million User accounts on Facebook hacked

Washington: It has been revealed that there was a cyber-attack on Facebook, known to be the largest ‘Social Networking Site’. In this cyber-attack, the hackers have penetrated the Facebook security and have gained entry into more than 50 million user accounts. The hacked accounts include those of Facebook Chief, Mark Zuckerberg and Chief Executive Officer, […]

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US eases rules on cyber-weapons, prepares for cyber-warfare, says National Security Advisor John Bolton

US eases rules on cyber-weapons, prepares for cyber-warfare, says National Security Advisor John Bolton

Washington: ‘The US Defence department and the other agencies are allowed to use cyber weapons against the opposition without any considerations. All the restrictions imposed in this matter till now have been removed,’ said the National Security Advisor John Bolton indicating the unhindered use of cyber-weapons by the United States in the future. The media […]

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US relaxes restrictions on the use of cyber weapons

US relaxes restrictions on the use of cyber weapons

Washington: Henceforth, there would be no need for permissions from a dozen government agencies if the United States wishes to use cyber-weapons. US President, Donald Trump has taken steps in this direction and has signed an ordinance to that effect. A report regarding this was published in a leading US daily. Former President, Barack Obama […]

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China will hit the Australian industry through trade blocks and cyber attacks, warn intelligence chief and diplomats

China will hit the Australian industry through trade blocks and cyber attacks, warn intelligence chief and diplomats

Canberra/Beijing: The repercussions of the Australian government’s aggressive stance against China may be felt by the industry in the country, was the serious warning issued by the officials in the intelligence and the foreign departments of Australia. China may create obstacles in the trade of the Australian companies and may even resort to cyberattacks, warned […]

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Sanctions against Russian companies carrying out cyberattacks on the US

Sanctions against Russian companies carrying out cyberattacks on the US

Washington/Moscow: The United States has announced new sanctions against Russia, which is carrying out cyber-attacks on sensitive agencies and infrastructural facilities in the United States. US Secretary of Treasury, Steven Mnuchin announced imposition of sanctions on five Russian companies and three industrialists. Russia has expressed deep regret about the sanctions and the Russian deputy Foreign […]

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US announces new cyber security policy to counter increasing threats of cyber attacks

US announces new cyber security policy to counter increasing threats of cyber attacks

Washington: ‘The atmosphere related to the cyber attacks is changing every moment and we have reached a decisive stage. The adversaries of the United States in the cyberspace are now challenging the very sovereignty of the country,’ said internal security department chief Nielsen to stress the importance of the cyber security policy. The threat to […]

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Russia will carry out aggressive cyberattacks, warns UK

Russia will carry out aggressive cyberattacks, warns UK

London: The UK issued a serious warning saying that Russia had completed its preparation to retaliate against the United States- UK-France attacks on Syria and will carry out big and aggressive cyberattacks. British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that ‘after reviewing the history of the Russian cyberattacks on other countries in the past, the possibility […]

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US and UK accuse Russia for NotPetya cyber attack

US and UK accuse Russia for NotPetya cyber attack

London/Moscow: The US and Britain have openly accused the Russian army of involvement in the NotPetya attacks that shocked many important countries including Ukraine. The US White House and the British Foreign Office has released independent statements blaming Russia for being responsible for the attacks. At the same time, a warning has been issued that […]

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