Cyber Attacks
Coverage of Cyber Attacks in the Nexus archive.
- 'We always keep an eye out': NN officials working to protect water supply amid recent nationwide cyber attacks
Officials on the Peninsula are actively monitoring the threat environment to protect the local water supply following recent nationwide cyber attacks that impacted utility companies in at least seven other states. Newport News Mayor Philip Jones announced these measures, confirming that the city and Newport News Waterworks staff are closely monitoring the situation.
- POTUS: Allow private companies to hack foreign adversaries
The US is planning to recruit private companies to launch cyber attacks on foreign entities. These operations will be conducted on behalf of the Federal Government, which raises questions regarding international relations and the safety of the involved private companies.
- Cyber attacks expose supply chains as ‘weakest link’
Cyber attacks are targeting supply chains, identified as the weakest link, by infiltrating one organization in a network to gain access to many others.
- EU, UK Hit Russia With Joint Sanctions Over Cyber Attacks
The EU and UK imposed joint sanctions on Russian officials from the FSB and GRU over cyberattacks, including a foiled attack on Poland's power grid. Brussels sanctioned nine individuals and four entities, while London added 24 names to its blacklist. Separate EU sanctions targeted 15 individuals, including an Olenivka prison official, for abuse of Ukrainian POWs and detainees.
- ‘Immediate national priority’: ministers accused of complacency over UK food supply
Ministers have been accused of complacency over UK food supply risks, including fuel shortages, cyber attacks, and extreme weather. A cold storage and logistics trade body urged the government to prioritize preventing disruptions to the food system as an 'immediate national priority'.
- Romanian National Sentenced for Selling Access to Networks of Oregon State Government Office and Other U.S. Victims
A Romanian national was sentenced to 56 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for cyber attacks targeting an Oregon state government office in 2021 and other U.S. victims. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford.
- State Cyber Leaders Beg Congress for More Funding, Support
State cyber leaders are urging Congress for increased funding and support due to federal cutbacks in critical cyber grants and information sharing programs. These reductions have left states vulnerable to damaging cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
- Drift outlines a recovery plan for users after $295 million DPRK-linked exploit
Drift has outlined a recovery plan for its users after a $295 million exploit linked to DPRK. The plan aims to help users recover from the significant financial loss. The incident highlights the increasing threat of cyber attacks
- North Korea tied to heists worth $578M in April after Kelp DAO exploit
North Korea was linked to over $578 million in cryptocurrency theft in April following the Kelp DAO exploit. Attacks attributed to DPRK-linked actors expanded across blockchain protocols, companies, and individual users.
- Warrant Requirement for FBI’s Section 702 Queries Would Impede Investigations, Endanger National Security, Director Says
FBI Director Christopher Wray argued on April 9 that requiring warrants for Section 702 queries would impede the Bureau's ability to gather threat intelligence and prevent terrorist and cyber attacks. Wray contends that such a requirement would hinder national security operations by slowing the FBI's response to potential threats against the United States.