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US midterm elections 2026: Will Donald Trump enforce martial law after November 3? MAGA activists reveal shocking plans if results don't favour Republicans
US Midterm elections 2026: Donald Trump’s midterm campaign blitz arrived in Georgia on Friday for a rally with top Republican candidates in a state that has long been the epicenter of the president’s false claims about election fraud.
How Anthropic disrupted bioweapons research efforts, Russian hacking, Chinese Claude misuse
A growing number of illegal hacking attempts by rogue AI agents along with concerns over the technology's risks voiced by industry insiders have increased the pressure on leading pioneers in the field, raising the prospect of more regulation.
US officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets
US officials have corrected earlier claims that several government agencies were hacked by a Chinese state-sponsored group, clarifying that the agencies were targeted but not necessarily compromised. An FBI affidavit says the group targeted networks including NASA, the Federal Reserve and Senate, while confirmed intrusions affected other US government entities and contractors.
Chinese-linked hackers targeted US, Canadian research facilities for a year: Google
A Chinese-linked hacking group secretly stole data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions. The cyberespionage campaign lasted over a year. Hackers targeted information on defense, military strategy, artificial intelligence, and medical research. Google identified the group as UNC6508. The activity began in September 2023 and ended in November 2025. Organizations were notified after detection.
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Israel-Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
Iran is escalating cyber warfare against the U.S. and Israel. Sophisticated attacks, including spyware disguised as bomb shelter information, are being deployed. These digital assaults aim to spy, steal, and intimidate. Iran is also targeting critical infrastructure like healthcare and data centers. Artificial intelligence is boosting attack speed and spreading disinformation.
Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war
Pro-Iranian hackers are escalating cyberattacks against U.S. targets, including defense contractors and critical infrastructure, amid the ongoing war. These groups, driven by ideology rather than profit, aim to disrupt American operations and sow digital chaos. Experts warn of potential expansion if allied nations join the fray, urging heightened cybersecurity vigilance.
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Massive SharePoint breach, including US nuclear agency - Microsoft links attack to 3 China-backed hackers
A major cyberattack targeted Microsoft's SharePoint servers, impacting numerous organizations globally. Chinese hacker groups exploited vulnerabilities in on-premises servers, granting them unauthorized access. U.S. federal agencies, including the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Energy Department, were affected. Microsoft released security patches and urged immediate installation to mitigate further exploitation.
Microsoft bans Chinese engineers for tech support of US military
Microsoft will cease using China-based engineers for technical assistance to the U.S. military following a ProPublica report raising security concerns. Senator Tom Cotton and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded swiftly, with Hegseth initiating a review of Pentagon cloud deals and ensuring China's immediate disengagement from cloud services.
Secret emails of Stormy Daniels, Susie Wiles, top advisers of Donald Trump to be disclosed, threaten Pro-Iran hackers
Hackers backing Iran have targeted U.S. banks, defense contractors and energy companies following American strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities — but so far have not caused widespread disruptions.
As Iran Israel ceasefire holds, Tehran-backed hackers begin operations - target US banks, and defense sites
Iran-backed hackers have started targeting U.S. banks, oil companies, and defense firms after American strikes on Iran. U.S. authorities have warned critical infrastructure operators to stay alert for possible cyber threats. Experts say cyberattacks can spread fear and confusion, even without causing major damage. Officials are closely watching for more attacks.
US dropped 'bunker buster' bombs, but Iran’s 'Mysterious Team' has put America on high alert; What experts fear most
Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Tehran-backed hackers have targeted U.S. banks, defense contractors, and oil companies. While the attacks have been limited, experts warn of potentially larger disruptions if tensions escalate. U.S. agencies are on high alert, but cybersecurity funding cuts raise concerns about America's digital defenses against Iranian cyber warfare.
China-Russia trust erodes as Beijing’s hackers go rogue, launch cyberattacks to steal Ukraine war secrets
China hackers targeting Russia have secretly launched cyberattacks on Russian defense systems since the Ukraine war began, despite public claims of a strong alliance. Cybersecurity experts say Chinese groups linked to the state are digging into sensitive military data—ranging from drone warfare to nuclear submarine tech. Hackers like Mustang Panda and Sanyo have targeted major Russian firms, using tools like Deed RAT malware. A leaked Russian FSB document now labels China an “enemy,” exposing growing mistrust. These silent cyber intrusions show that even so-called allies are spying for battlefield secrets. The story reveals a deeper conflict beneath the surface friendship.
Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare
Russian hackers targeted Texas water plants in a 2023 cyberattack, testing US infrastructure vulnerabilities. Experts warn of rising global cyberthreats amid geopolitical tensions. With AI-driven threats growing, calls for stronger US defenses intensify, though Trump-era cuts to cybersecurity programs have sparked concern. China, Iran, and others also expand cyber efforts.
China's Harbin says US launched 'advanced' cyber attacks at Winter Games
Chinese authorities have accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of orchestrating cyberattacks during the Asian Winter Games, targeting crucial sectors like energy and transportation. Harbin police implicated three alleged NSA agents and accused the University of California and Virginia Tech of involvement. These accusations, detailed by Xinhua, emerge amid escalating trade tensions, with the U.S.
As Donald Trump's officials face intense scrutiny over shocking text leak scandal, Putin sees an opportunity as Russian hackers target Signal, app at the heart of controversy
Russian hackers targeted Signal, the app used by U.S. officials for classified chats. Discover the risks, security updates, and why Americans should be concerned.
US charges Chinese hackers, government officials in broad cybercrime campaign
Twelve Chinese nationals, including hackers and law enforcement officers, face charges for global cybercrime targeting dissidents, U.S. agencies, and universities. The Justice Department highlights China's hacking-for-hire ecosystem, revealing links to Chinese state security. I-Soon, a private hacking firm, is accused of extensive cyber breaches, with charges also announced against two other hackers involved in U.S. cyberattacks.
Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in 'major' cyber incident
Chinese hackers accessed U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents through a compromised third-party software service. The breach, detected on Dec. 8, is attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors and is under investigation. It has no ongoing access threats, and the compromised service is offline.
Chinese Salt Typhoon cyberespionage targets AT&T, but networks secure, carrier says
AT&T acknowledged that its systems were targeted by the Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation. The company has secured its U.S. networks and is working with law enforcement and government officials to protect customers' data. U.S. officials added another telecom company to the list of entities compromised, and urged the use of encrypted communication apps.
T-Mobile says cyber attackers had no access to customer data
T-Mobile Chief Security Officer Jeff Simon said in a blog on the company's website Wednesday that the company detected attacks from an unnamed "wireline provider's network that was connected to ours."
Chinese hackers preparing for conflict, US cyber official says
Their activities include gaining access to key networks to enable potential disruptions such as manipulating heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems in server rooms, or disrupting critical energy and water controls, US officials said earlier this year. Beijing routinely denies cyber operations targeting US entities.
FBI warns on Scattered Spider hackers, urges victims to come forward
The FBI alert follows a Reuters report this week that said the agency had struggled to stop these hackers that are known to be skilled at using fake profiles and impersonations to trick a victim organisation's help desk into giving them access.
Chinese hackers stole emails from US State Dept in Microsoft breach, Senate staffer says
Chinese hackers have stolen tens of thousands of emails from U.S. State Department accounts, according to a Senate staffer who attended a briefing by State Department IT officials. The hackers, who breached Microsoft's email platform, targeted 10 State Department accounts and stole 60,000 emails.
White House partners with Amazon, Google, Best Buy to secure devices from cyberattacks
A new certification and labeling program would raise the bar for cybersecurity across smart devices such as refrigerators, microwaves, televisions, climate control systems and fitness trackers, the White House said in a statement.
Silicon Valley startup SandboxAQ hired to beef up US military cyber security
SandboxAQ, which spun off from Alphabet last year, offers software that can scan systems and identify and replace encryption algorithms that can be broken with current technology and techniques or will likely be broken in the near term, SandboxAQ CEO Jack Hidary told Reuters.
US president Joe Biden warns US companies of potential Russian cyberattacks
Russia is considered a hacking powerhouse but its offensive cyberattacks since it invaded Ukraine have been muted compared to what some feared. Russia has carried out significant cyberattacks against Ukraine in years past, including the devastating NotPetya attack in 2017 that spread far and wide and caused more than $10 billion in damage globally.
Ukraine websites knocked offline in cyberattacks
Many of the same sites were similarly hit in Feb.13-14 attacks that the U.S. and U.K. governments quickly blamed on Russia's GRU military intelligence agency. Such attacks barrage websites with junk traffic, rendering them unreachable.
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems
Microsoft also had its own products leveraged to attack victims, said people familiar with the matter
US agencies, companies secure networks after huge hack
The full extent of the damage is not yet clear. But the potential threat was significant enough that the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity unit directed all federal agencies to remove compromised network management software and thousands of companies were expected to do the same.
EXPLAINER: How bad is the hack that targeted US agencies?
The hack began as early as March when malicious code was snuck into updates to popular software that monitors computer networks of businesses and governments.
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