threat-intel US government snitch-finder pleads guilty to leaking state secrets to foreign spies A former DIA IT specialist pleaded guilty to attempting to leak classified information to a foreign government. After an undercover FBI operation, Laatsch was caught attempting to transmit state secrets and military exercise analysis, along with details about internal investigations, to a foreign entity in exchange for… The Register · 2d ago High UNinsider threatdata breachintelligence
threat-intel Chinese Routers Sold Worldwide Contain Backdoors Chinese router manufacturer Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics Co. Ltd. (ZBT) has been selling routers containing multiple backdoors, some dating back a decade, to white-label distributors worldwide. These backdoors, includi… Dark Reading · 3d ago High CHUSRUbackdoorsupply-chainespionage
threat-intel Russian Hackers Phish EU Officials Over Messaging Apps Russian state-sponsored hackers are increasingly using messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal to spear-fish EU government officials, bypassing traditional email security measures. The attacks, targeting high-ranking ind… Dark Reading · 3d ago High RUCHIRphishingsocial engineeringmessaging
threat-intel Iran-linked hackers expand infrastructure across Europe and Middle East, report says Iranian-linked hackers, known as Tortoiseshell, are expanding their operations across Europe and the Middle East, including establishing infrastructure in Britain. The group, associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary… The Record · 4d ago High UKBESAiranaptssh tunnel
threat-intel UK government seeks powers to secretly block risky tech suppliers The UK government is seeking new powers to secretly block technology suppliers deemed to pose a national security risk, particularly to critical sectors like energy, water, and transport. These powers, modeled after thos… The Record · 5d ago High UKnational securitycybersecurityvendor risk
threat-intel China’s ‘SilkParasite’ espionage operation targeting Central Asia with AI-assisted malware China's 'SilkParasite' operation, utilizing AI-assisted malware, has been targeting government institutions across Central Asia for nearly a year. Threat researchers at Bitdefender identified seven previously unseen malw… The Record · Aug 20, 2026 High CHKAKYaiespionagemalware
threat-intel SilkParasite Threatens Central Asian Orgs With Flurry of RATs A Chinese-nexus cyber-espionage group, linked to FamousSparrow and the ShadowPad ecosystem, known as SilkParasite, is targeting government organizations across Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikist… Dark Reading · Aug 19, 2026 High UZTMKGchinaespionagerat
threat-intel US charges Iranians for sprawling hacking campaign on government agencies, universities The U.S. Justice Department has charged 17 Iranians linked to Iran’s military for a sprawling hacking campaign targeting U.S. government agencies, universities, and companies since 2013. The campaign, allegedly orchestra… The Record · Aug 19, 2026 High IRUShackingcyberattackiran
threat-intel China-Linked Jewelbug Uses XG-Web for Government Espionage and Crypto Fraud The China-linked threat actor Jewelbug, operating as a ‘hack-for-hire’ group, is engaged in both sophisticated government espionage targeting nations across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, and cryptocurr… The Hacker News · Aug 14, 2026 High CHMISOespionagecryptocurrencyhack-for-hire
threat-intel New Zealand says China tried using space investments to spy on local affairs New Zealand intelligence agencies have uncovered evidence that China has been attempting to utilize its growing investments in space technology to conduct espionage operations targeting local affairs. This involves lever… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 High CNespionagespace-basedsurveillance
threat-intel Kimsuky Builds Offline AI Stack to Boost Phishing and Automate Malware Development North Korea's Kimsuky hacking group is building an offline AI infrastructure to bolster its phishing attacks and automate malware development. Security firm Genians discovered this setup, finding tools like Ollama, GPT4A… The Hacker News · Aug 10, 2026 High KRaiphishingnorth korea
threat-intel Russian hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi networks to spy on travelers, Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers, linked to the Midnight Blizzard group (part of APT29), are compromising hotel Wi-Fi networks worldwide to steal traveler login credentials and install espionage malware. The campaign uses… The Record · Aug 3, 2026 High RUUKSAhotel wifiespionagecaptive portal
threat-intel Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism, seeks international arrest Russia has formally accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism, seeking an international arrest warrant due to allegations that the messaging app was used by Ukrainian intelligence to organize terrorist att… The Record · Jul 29, 2026 High RUUKFRrussiatelegramukraine
threat-intel America bans imported robots due to supply chain and security risks The United States is implementing a ban on importing robots due to significant security and supply chain risks. This action is driven by concerns about potential vulnerabilities in these devices, which could be exploited… The Register · Jul 29, 2026 Medium IRroboticssupply chainsecurity
threat-intel AI Agent Drives Espionage Attack on Thai Ministry of Finance Threat actors used an autonomous AI agent, Hermes, to conduct espionage against Thailand's Ministry of Finance. The attack, supported by open-source tools like LinPEAS and Hades (a custom Windows/Linux malware), involved… Dark Reading · Jul 28, 2026 High CHHOaiespionagemalware
threat-intel HollowGraph Malware Hides C2 and Stolen Files in Microsoft 365 Events Dated 2050 A sophisticated espionage implant, dubbed HollowGraph, is using a hijacked Microsoft 365 calendar as its command and control channel to steal data and deliver instructions. The malware, linked to the Iranian threat group… The Hacker News · Jul 20, 2026 High ISIRespionagecommand-and-controlmicrosoft 365
threat-intel Russian Intelligence Hacks IP Cameras to Spy on Military Logistics Across NATO States and Ukraine Russian intelligence services are systematically exploiting internet-connected security cameras across Europe and Ukraine to gather military intelligence, including tracking military transport routes and targeting Ukrain… The Hacker News · Jul 20, 2026 High CVE-2016-7407CVE-2021-39275NLUAcameravulnerabilityespionage
threat-intel New GoSerpent Malware Targets Southeast Asian Governments and Diplomats for Espionage A previously undocumented Go-based malware, GoSerpent, has been actively targeting government and diplomatic entities in Southeast Asia since 2021, with a renewed surge in activity in 2026. Developed by the threat actor… The Hacker News · Jul 17, 2026 High BAAPmalwareespionagedata theft
threat-intel Russia's FSB blamed for Poland grid attack as UK and EU impose first joint cyber sanctions Russia’s FSB, specifically its Center 16 signals intelligence arm, has been formally blamed for a cyberattack that threatened to cut heating to half a million people in Poland last winter. Following this attribution, the… The Record · Jul 12, 2026 High RUPOFRcyberattackcybercrimeespionage
threat-intel GigaWiper Combines Multiple Malware for System-Level Sabotage Microsoft has identified a sophisticated malware strain called GigaWiper, a Go-based backdoor combining multiple destructive capabilities – including a physical disk wiper, ransomware-like encryption, and persistent C&C… SecurityWeek · Jul 10, 2026 High IRbackdoorransomwarewipe
