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 and Russian spies stepping up cyberattacks, German companies report German companies are increasingly experiencing cyberattacks, primarily attributed to foreign intelligence services, particularly from China and Russia. The number of incidents linked to these agencies has significantly r… The Record · 3d ago High CHRUIRcyberattackintelligencedata breach
threat-intel US Navy tells sailors and their families: scrub your social media, enemies are watching The US Navy is urging all of its personnel – sailors, reservists, and civilian employees – and their families to significantly tighten their social media privacy settings and be cautious about sharing personal informatio… Graham Cluley · 3d ago Medium USISIRsocial-mediaprivacyintelligence
threat-intel Exclusive: NSA to host a hacker reunion in bid to rebuild secretive unit The NSA is hosting a reunion for former members of its elite hacking unit, Tailored Access Operations (TAO), in an attempt to rebuild the group and bolster its capabilities. The event, spearheaded by NSA Deputy Director… The Record · 3d ago High hackingintelligencereunion
threat-intel Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone Launches National Security Advisory Firm Retired NSA Director Paul Nakasone has launched a new national security advisory firm, Nakasone Group, to provide cybersecurity and risk management services to high-profile individuals and organizations. The firm leverag… SecurityWeek · Aug 21, 2026 Medium cybersecuritynational securityrisk management
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 Germany moves to give spy agencies hacking and sabotage powers Germany is poised to significantly expand the powers of its intelligence agencies, allowing them to conduct cyber operations, sabotage supply chains, and spread disinformation within the country. This legislation, a majo… The Record · Aug 13, 2026 High GERUcybersecurityintelligencesurveillance
threat-intel Taïwan visé par une cyberattaque pilotée par IA ? A Taiwanese cybersecurity incident, potentially linked to a Chinese operator, has involved a sophisticated campaign utilizing multiple AI agents to target government systems and critical infrastructure. Researchers at Dr… ZATAZ · Aug 12, 2026 High CHaicyberattackintelligence
threat-intel State Department says Trump raised cyber scam compound issue with Xi U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly raised the issue of Southeast Asian cyber scam compounds with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with senior officials. State Department officials have revealed that Chin… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 High CHCALAcybercrimescamtransnational crime
threat-intel The Fourth Battlefield: The Growing Role of Cyber Operations in Global Conflict The article explores the growing intersection of cyber operations and geopolitical conflict, arguing that cyberspace has become a ‘fourth battlefield’ alongside traditional military domains. Nation-state cyber activity,… SecurityWeek · Aug 5, 2026 High CHNOUScyber espionagegeopoliticscyberwarfare
threat-intel Britain’s next war won’t be an away game: Q&A with former head of Defence Intelligence Former head of British Defence Intelligence, Jim Hockenhull, revealed that Britain’s next war won’t be a traditional battlefield conflict, but a cyber war. He explained how his team, led by Ben Wallace, proactively decla… The Record · Aug 4, 2026 High UKRUUNcybersecurityintelligenceukraine
threat-intel Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems Russian state actors are leveraging public Wi-Fi networks to deliver malware to victims, specifically by impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks. This tactic is part of a broader trend of Russian intellig… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 High RUIRphishingmalwarerussian
threat-intel Quatre jeux cyber pour stimuler vos vacances ZATAZ has released four cybersecurity-themed games designed to stimulate observation, logic, and decryption skills during holidays and travel. The games involve interpreting natural sounds (like a waterfall), searching f… ZATAZ · Jul 31, 2026 Info cybersecurityobservationlogic
threat-intel Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorist Activity Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorist activity, alleging that the platform was used by Ukrainian special services and terrorist organizations to plan attacks and facilitate cybercrime with… The Hacker News · Jul 29, 2026 High RUUArussiaukraineintelligence
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #477: How 14 orders of chicken McNuggets helped nail a suspected Russian hacker This Smashing Security podcast episode explores a significant cyberattack targeting the Netherlands National Police Force, attributed to a Russian-backed hacking group known as Void Blizzard. The attack involved stealing… Graham Cluley · Jul 22, 2026 High NEUKNAcyberattackintelrussian
threat-intel DNI nominee Clayton wins Senate panel’s approval The Senate Intelligence Committee has approved Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence. This approval paves the way for a full Senate vote, potentially enabling the renewal of Section 702 of the FISA Ac… The Record · Jul 21, 2026 Info fisasurveillancenational security
threat-intel Zelensky appoints Ukraine's acting security service chief as acting defense minister Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Yevhenii Khmara, a former head of Ukraine's SBU and a veteran of long-range strike operations, as Ukraine's acting defense minister following a government reshuffle and widespread protest… The Record · Jul 17, 2026 Info UAukrainedefenseintelligence
threat-intel Trump’s DNI pick grilled about election security, voter fraud This article focuses on the confirmation hearing for Donald Trump’s nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton. During the hearing, Clayton was pressed on his views regarding the 2020 election and past… The Record · Jul 15, 2026 Medium USfisaelectionnational security
threat-intel [Video] Where protection starts: Cisco Talos Intelligence Integrations Cisco Talos Intelligence Integrations is a new system designed to help security teams better understand and respond to increasingly complex cyberattacks. By continuously applying threat intelligence across Cisco’s securi… Cisco Talos · Jul 14, 2026 Medium threat-intelligencesecurityintegration
threat-intel CISA Reportedly Using Anthropic’s Mythos to Scan Government Software for Flaws The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is leveraging Anthropic’s AI model, Mythos, to proactively scan federal government software for security vulnerabilities. This initiative is part of a broade… SecurityWeek · Jul 7, 2026 Medium USaiintelligencevulnerability
