threat-intel China launches mysterious probe into security of Palo Alto Networks' products Chinese authorities are investigating the security of Palo Alto Networks' products, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities and a broader effort to monitor and control cybersecurity technology within China. This… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium CNcybersecuritychinapalo alto
threat-intel IT department put sticky notes on the laptops to help employees log in This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including a phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, a zero-day exploit targeting on-prem SharePoint, and a… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium CHIRSWphishingzero-dayransomware
threat-intel Chinese router vendor denies its firmware contains backdoors – but pauses downloads to fix security issues anyway A Chinese router vendor, Longchen, initially denied that its firmware contained backdoors, but subsequently paused downloads to address security concerns. This follows reports of potential vulnerabilities and a desire to… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium CHUSsupply-chainrouterbackdoor
threat-intel Chinese telcos maintain deep US presence despite Salt Typhoon links, House committee says A House Committee investigation, spurred by the Salt Typhoon hack, revealed that Chinese telecommunications giants – China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom – maintain a significant and deeply embedded presence in… The Record · Aug 5, 2026 High CHcybersecuritytelecomstate-sponsored
threat-intel Poison Claude Sells Discounted Claude Access While Its Operator Sees Every Customer Prompt Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a network of underground services, including ‘Poison Claude,’ offering discounted access to Anthropic’s AI models (like Claude Opus) to users in China and elsewhere. These service… The Hacker News · Aug 5, 2026 High CHaisynthetic identityproxy
threat-intel QuickFox Supply Chain Attack Delivers FDMTP Backdoor via Trojanized Windows Installer A long-standing supply chain attack targeting QuickFox, a VPN tool used by overseas Chinese users, has been ongoing since August 2025. The attack, attributed to tactical overlaps with the Chinese state-sponsored threat a… The Hacker News · Aug 5, 2026 High CNsupply-chainmalwarechina
threat-intel AI helps Microsoft bug hunters chase a record $20M payday Microsoft security researchers are experiencing a surge in zero-day attacks targeting on-prem SharePoint, fueled by a new wave of exploits leveraging vulnerabilities in third-party extensions. Simultaneously, Chinese act… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 High CHzero-dayphishingcybersecurity
threat-intel 18 Malicious npm Packages Deliver Cross-Platform RAT to Alibaba Tool Users A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting Chinese-speaking developers using Alibaba tools has been discovered. Researchers found a set of malicious npm packages, including wrappers mimicking private Alibaba packages,… The Hacker News · Aug 3, 2026 High CHsupply chainmalwarenpm
threat-intel US Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots, Targeting China Over National Security The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is implementing a ban on new imports of foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, primarily targeting China due to national security concerns. This move follows a series… SecurityWeek · Jul 29, 2026 High CHUSchinaroboticsnational security
threat-intel Flying Eagle Android RAT Traces Found on 170 Servers as Source Code Circulates A remote access trojan (RAT) called Flying Eagle, along with a related control kit called Night Dragon, is circulating through criminal Telegram channels. Researchers have identified 170 servers hosting the RAT framework… The Hacker News · Jul 29, 2026 High CNandroidrattelegram
threat-intel DEF CON bans Meta-style 'pervert glasses' DEF CON banned ‘pervert glasses’ – AI-powered devices designed to subtly record audio and video, raising serious privacy concerns. The ban highlights the growing risks associated with increasingly sophisticated AI-driven… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium CHaimachine learningsurveillance
threat-intel Uncle Sam needs you to fight for 6G leadership and security, lest Beijing get there first The United States is actively working to maintain leadership in 6G technology and security, particularly in response to China's advancements. Recent security incidents highlight ongoing threats, including phishing attack… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium IRCHphishingvulnerabilitiescybersecurity
threat-intel China-Nexus JadeProx Uses New TriBack Loader in Government and Healthcare Attacks A China-nexus operation, tracked by Group-IB, dubbed JadeProx, is using a new loader called TriBack Loader to target government, healthcare, and education organizations across Asia and Latin America. The operation levera… The Hacker News · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2018-11511CVE-2021-24139CVE-2021-31755CHHOVIloaderspear-phishingvulnerability
threat-intel OpenAI scored an own goal with Hugging Face attack, showing how open Chinese models are winning OpenAI is facing scrutiny after a Chinese AI model developer, Hugging Face, reported an attack where malicious code was injected into their systems. This incident highlights the growing competition between Western and Ch… The Register · Jul 22, 2026 Medium CHUSaiopen-sourcesecurity
threat-intel China’s Top Cybersecurity Firms Hit by Mounting Military Procurement Bans China’s military procurement system has suspended or permanently barred over a dozen leading cybersecurity firms since 2024, primarily due to concerns about collusive bidding and not product failures. These companies, in… SecurityWeek · Jul 16, 2026 High CHchinamilitaryprocurement
threat-intel Hackers Weaponize Balochistan Police Portal in Multi-Group Espionage Campaigns Chinese and Indian-aligned threat actors have been conducting sustained cyber espionage campaigns targeting Pakistani law enforcement organizations, including the Balochistan Police, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Islamabad… The Hacker News · Jul 11, 2026 High CHINPAcyber espionagelaw enforcementchina
threat-intel China, India ran separate spying campaigns against same Pakistani police force Separate hacking campaigns, linked to China and India, targeted the same Pakistani police force – specifically the Balochistan Police – over a two-year period. These campaigns aimed to access sensitive data including cri… The Record · Jul 10, 2026 High CHINPAcyber espionagedata breachgeopolitics
threat-intel China, India-Linked Hackers Both Targeted Same Pakistani Police Force Chinese and Indian cyber espionage groups have been quietly targeting Pakistani law enforcement networks for over two years, with a particular focus on the Balochistan Police. The intrusions aimed to access sensitive dat… SecurityWeek · Jul 10, 2026 High CHINPAcyberespionagebelt and roadgeopolitics
threat-intel Taiwan charges two businessmen over alleged role in Chinese espionage campaign Taiwanese authorities have charged two businessmen for allegedly facilitating a Chinese espionage campaign targeting Taiwanese politicians, academics, journalists, and civil society groups. The suspects operated a compan… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 High CHTAespionagephishingcybercrime
threat-intel UAT-7810 continues building ORB networks using new malware Cisco Talos Intelligence has identified UAT-7810, a China-nexus APT group, continuing to develop and deploy malware as part of its Operational Relay Box (ORB) network. The group is actively creating new malware variants,… Cisco Talos · Jul 7, 2026 High CVE-2020-22653CVE-2020-22658CVE-2023-25717CHaptmalwarechina
