Tag: cyber-attack

Microsoft alleges China-based cyber attackers of having accessed its email service servers
3Mar By Mike TrudellNo Comments
World

Microsoft alleges China-based cyber attackers of having accessed its email service servers

A sophisticated group of hackers operating from China hacked into Microsoft’s email service that allowed them to gain access to computers, according to media reports.In a blog post on Tuesday, Microsoft said that four vulnerabilities in its software allowed hackers to access servers for Microsoft Exchange, “which enabled access to email accounts, and allowed installation of additional malware to facilitate long-term access to victim environments”.It further said the online platform for Exchange was not affected in the cyberattack. Meanwhile, Microsoft (MSFT) is now urging users to download software patches, or fixes, for the four different vulnerabilities that were found.The company also said it believes the attacks were carried out by Hafnium, “a group assessed to be state-sponsored and o...
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China refutes reports on cyber-attacks against India’s power grid
2Mar By Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

China refutes reports on cyber-attacks against India’s power grid

China on Monday refuted claims that it had initiated cyber-attacks against India’s power grid resulting in massive power outages and said that it is ‘firmly opposed’ to such irresponsible and ill-intentioned practices.“As a staunch defender of cyber security, China firmly opposes and cracks down on all forms of cyber-attacks,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a press briefing.“Speculation and fabrication have no role to play on the issue of cyber-attacks, as it is very difficult to trace the origin of a cyber-attack. It is highly irresponsible to accuse a particular party when there is no sufficient evidence around, China is firmly opposed to such irresponsible and ill-intentioned practice,” Wang added.A report by a US-based cybersecurity firm claimed that Chinese-...
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NATO must devote more time, action to counter security challenges posed by China: Report
7Dec By Mike TrudellNo Comments
China, Singapore, World

NATO must devote more time, action to counter security challenges posed by China: Report

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in its latest report titled 'NATO 2030 - United for a New Era report' has said that it must devote more time, political resources, and action to counter the security challenges posed by China.The report has also recommended a special unit within the Joint Intelligence and Security Division (JISD) to monitor Russia-China cooperation impacting Euro-Atlantic security.The internal political differences are "dangerous" as they help the "external actors, and in particular Russia and China, to exploit intra-Alliance differences and take advantage of individual Allies in ways that endanger their collective interests and security", the report stated."This includes actions that are directly relevant to NATO's traditional geographic and functional mission but...
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