Iran repels largest cyberattack in history ahead of national polls
Iranian specialists repelled the largest DDoS attack on servers in the country's history on the eve of elections to the parliament and the Assembly of Experts, Iranian media reported.
Canada orders probe into foreign affairs department's cyber security threat
Ottawa/IBNS: A cyber security incident experienced by Canada’s foreign affairs department last week that has disrupted some internet-based services, and is still under investigation, the federal government has confirmed.
Nations pillory China for unleashing seamless cyber attacks
Despised for its continued policy of aggrandizement and its role over the spread of coronavirus worldwide, China is now facing the wrath of several nations for hacking activities and cyberattacks by its nationals.
US hits out at China for ‘malicious’ cyber activity
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said the United States and countries around the world are holding the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable for its pattern of irresponsible, disruptive, and destabilizing behavior in cyberspace, which poses a major threat to our economic and national security.
'Act responsibly’ in Cyberspace, NATO tells China
Moscow/UNI/SPUTNIK: NATO on Monday called on China to "act responsibly" in cyberspace after several members of the alliance accused Chinese state-backed groups of carrying out hacking attacks on the Microsoft exchange server.
Washington: Major American meat producer JBS USA has said the company suffered a cyberattack on Sunday.
US military networks vulnerable to cyber attacks
Washington/Sputnik: US computer networks, including Pentagon communications, are vulnerable to cyber attacks as their obsolete architecture fails to provide sufficient visibility and control options, US Army Cyber Command head Stephen Fogarty said at a virtual conference on Wednesday.
Australia under sophisticated cyber attack, says PM Scott Morrison
Canberra/UNI: Australia's PM Scott Morrison on Friday informed that the country was currently facing a sophisticated state based cyber attack.
US warns of potential cyber attacks from Iran amid heightened tensions
Washington/Xinhua/UNI: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a bulletin, telling Americans to be prepared for "cyber disruptions, suspicious emails, and network delays," amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
UK opposition Labour says suffered large cyberattack ahead of general election - Reports
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: UK main opposition party Labour said on Tuesday their online platforms had suffered a large-scale cyberattack, according to Sky News broadcaster.
Russia regularly suffers cyberattacks, works hard to protect sensitive areas : Kremlin
Moscow, Jun 17 (Sputnik/UNI) Russia regularly suffers cyberattacks but relevant domestic agencies are doing everything to protect the most important and sensitive areas, while internationally, the United States has not responded to Russia's calls for cooperation against cybercrime, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.
World's largest cyber drills locked shields in 2019 Begin in Estonia
Tallinn, Apr 8 (Sputnik) Locked Shields 2019, the world's biggest and most advanced international cyber drills, which are organized by NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Center of Excellence (CCDCOE), are beginning in Estonia on Monday.
US says N Korea carried out WannaCry virus
Washington, Dec 19 (IBNS): Earlier this year, over 230,000 computers across 150 countries were affected by the WannaCry computer bug, starting rumours that a certain Asian regime was behind the attack.
Another cyber attack might take place, experts warn
London, May 14 (IBNS): After Friday's global hit, another major cyber-attack is imminent on Monday, experts have alerted.