January 2025 Intelligence News

Former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Indicted on Charges of Economic Espionage US Dept. of Justice 31 Jan 2025 -- John Harold Rogers, 63, of Vienna, Virginia, a former Senior Adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (FRB), was arrested today on charges that he conspired to steal Federal Reserve trade secrets for the benefit of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Norway Seizes Ship Suspected In Baltic Cable Damage RFE/RL 31 Jan 2025 -- Norwegian police said they have seized a locally owned ship with an all-Russian crew that is suspected of being involved in sabotaging an underwater telecoms cable in the Baltic Sea linking Sweden and Latvia.
Marcos 'very disturbed' by alleged Chinese spies' ops in PH Philippine News Agency 31 Jan 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he is "very disturbed" by the alleged espionage activities of five Chinese nationals in the Philippines.
Swift action vs. 'spies' shows PH focus on nat'l security Philippine News Agency 31 Jan 2025 -- The immediate response of the country's military and intelligence services that resulted in the arrest of five Chinese nationals allegedly involved in espionage highlights the government's commitment to protecting the country, the National Security Council (NSC) said on Friday.
NATO, EU on high alert as undersea cable attacks escalate in Baltic VOA 30 Jan 2025 -- As authorities investigate the fourth Baltic Sea cable-cutting incident in recent months, European leaders have expressed concern about the frequency of attacks involving civilian vessels and critical civilian infrastructure.
Trump pick for intelligence chief slams 'costly failures,' smear campaigns VOA 30 Jan 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to lead the country's intelligence apparatus launched a broadside against the conduct of those agencies under previous presidents, accusing them of wielding their power to undermine Trump while also seeking to smear her reputation.
5 foreigners nabbed for alleged spying ops Philippine News Agency 30 Jan 2025 -- Authorities have arrested five foreign nationals suspected of engaging in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in the country.
China's spy agency warns people not to 'endanger national security' during holidays Radio Free Asia 30 Jan 2025 -- China's spy agency has called on the country's citizens to beware of "endangering national security" over the holiday period, a phrase commentators said was a warning to people to be careful what they say, and to not pass on information that hasn't been officially released.
Baltic Sea Incidents Put Spotlight On Russia's 'Shadow' Fleet RFE/RL 29 Jan 2025 -- Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, the Baltic Sea has been the scene of a string of incidents involving damage to key energy and communications lines.
Generative AI makes Chinese, Iranian hackers more efficient, report says VOA 29 Jan 2025 -- A report issued Wednesday by Google found that hackers from numerous countries, particularly China, Iran and North Korea, have been using the company's artificial intelligence-enabled Gemini chatbot to supercharge cyberattacks against targets in the United States.
Federal Intelligence Service to participate in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Centre of Excellence Federal Council - Swiss Government 29 Jan 2025 -- At its meeting on 29 January 2025, the Federal Council approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding that will allow Switzerland to participate in the OSINT Centre of Excellence. This will strengthen the Federal Intelligence Service's early detection capabilities for threats, dangers and crises.
Case vs. Chinese espionage suspect strong - NSC exec Philippine News Agency 29 Jan 2025 -- The government's case against the Chinese national nabbed for alleged espionage along with two Filipino accomplices is strong, a ranking National Security Council (NSC) official said Wednesday.
India's comments on a Canadian Commission's report India MEA 28 Jan 2025 -- "We have seen a report about alleged activities on purported interference. It is in fact Canada which has been consistently interfering in India's internal affairs."
Commission Releases Final Report on Foreign Interference Canada - Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions 28 Jan 2025 -- The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has released its Final Report following a 15 month investigation.
AFP maintains Chinese national engaged in 'unauthorized surveillance' Philippine News Agency 28 Jan 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday maintained that the Chinese national and his two Filipino cohorts who were recently arrested were engaged in "unauthorized foreign intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance activity."
Australian statement of support - EU Sanction Australia DFAT 29 Jan 2025 -- Australia expresses its strong support for the European Union's decision to impose cyber sanctions on three individuals linked to the Russian Armed Forces for their role in malicious cyber activity targeting Estonia.
Cyber-attacks: three individuals added to EU sanctions list for malicious cyber activities against Estonia EC/CEU 27 Jan 2025 -- The Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against three Russian individuals responsible for a series of cyberattacks carried out against the Republic of Estonia in 2020. The individuals listed are officers of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU) Unit 29155.
EU sanctions three members of Russia's military intelligence who committed cyberattacks against Estonia Estonia MFA 27 Jan 2025 -- Today 27 January, the European Union imposed sanctions on three members of Russia's military intelligence (GRU), who conducted a cyberattack against Estonia in May 2020.
Navy: Efforts to protect comms in place even before intel sharing pact Philippine News Agency 27 Jan 2025 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) has its communications protected even before the country signed the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) with the United States in November last year.
2 Israeli reservists detained on suspicion of 'spying for Iran' Press TV 27 Jan 2025 -- The Israeli regime's so-called internal security service, Shin Bet, and police say they have arrested two reservist troops on suspicion of espionage for Iran.
Investigation of sabotage incident in the Baltic Sea Swedish Security Service 27 Jan 2025 -- The Swedish Security Service is conducting a preliminary investigation on the circumstances surrounding a suspected case of sabotage on a communications cable that runs between Sweden and Latvia in the Baltic Sea.
National Armed Forces monitor the situation involving an submarine optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea Latvia MOD 27 Jan 2025 -- On January 26, the Naval Forces of the National Armed Forces received information from the Latvian State Radio and Television Centre regarding damage to the Ventspils-Gotland optical cable identified in Sweden's exclusive economic zone.
Regarding damaged Baltic Sea cables Swedish Coast Guard 26 Jan 2025 -- In response to the damaged cable Sunday 26 January in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish Cost Guard is assisting the prosecutor and Swedish Security Service in the preliminary investigation.
Chinese embassy makes solemn representation with the Philippines over 'Chinese spy case' Global Times 25 Jan 2025 -- In response to the Philippines authorities' arresting a Chinese national accused of "espionage activities" in the Philippines, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines stated on Sunday that the accusation is "baseless and defamatory," adding that it has lodged a formal protest with the Philippine authorities, demanding consular access to the detained Chinese national.
Taiwan says 85% of national security cases involve retired army, police Radio Free Asia 24 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan said 85% of its national security cases were found to involve retired military and police officers, adding China "systematically and organically cultivated" these forces in the island.
BI: Alleged spy studied in Chinese military-run university Philippine News Agency 24 Jan 2025 -- The Chinese national who was arrested for alleged espionage activities in the country was found to have studied in an institution run by the Chinese military, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday.
U.S. Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director People's Daily 24 Jan 2025 -- U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to confirm former director of national intelligence John Ratcliffe as the next Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director under President Donald Trump.
Communication between Taiwan, Matsu back to normal: Chunghwa Telecom CNA 24 Jan 2025 -- Chunghwa Telecom said Thursday that communication between Taiwan and Matsu Islands has been restored via undersea cable after a partial repair of the No. 2 cable, one of two damaged earlier this month.
Senate confirms Trump's choice for CIA director VOA 23 Jan 2025 -- U.S. lawmakers confirmed a second key member of President Donald Trump's national security team Thursday, voting 74-25 to make John Ratcliffe the 25th director of the country's premier spy agency.
John Ratcliffe Sworn in as CIA Director Central Intelligence Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- Today, John Ratcliffe was sworn in as the 25th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Russia's continued attempts to manipulate the information environment Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 23 Jan 2025 -- The EEAS, Finland, Czechia, Estonia, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Sweden denounce Russia's continued and systematic attempts to manipulate and interfere in the information space of democratic societies.
Statement on Alleged Espionage Operations by Foreign Nationals Philippines DFA 23 Jan 2025 -- The Department notes the ongoing investigation being conducted by relevant law enforcement agencies regarding alleged espionage operations allegedly being conducted in the Philippines by a foreign national in collaboration with Filipinos.
DFA takes alleged foreign espionage ops in PH seriously Philippine News Agency 23 Jan 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking seriously any indication of espionage operations by foreign nationals in the Philippines.
U.K. Warns Putin: 'We See You' After Ship Chased From British Waters RFE/RL 22 Jan 2025 -- Britain warned Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin that "we know what you're doing" after the Royal Navy tracked what it called a "Russian spy ship" traveling through U.K. waters, amid rising concerns of potential sabotage by Russia-linked vessels.
Royal Navy tracking Russian spy vessel in the Channel to keep UK safe UK MOD 22 Jan 2025 -- The UK will also contribute maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft to bolster a NATO response after damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea
Defence Secretary oral statement on Russian Maritime Activity and UK Response - 22 January 2025 UK MOD 22 Jan 2025 -- Oral statement to Parliament
Active early phase of cable investigation to be completed Police of Finland 22 Jan 2025 -- The active early phase of the criminal investigation into the cable damage is about to be completed. The focus of the investigation is on the assessment of possible intent and related facts.
Iran says Swiss national who committed suicide in jail had photographed military sites IRNA 22 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Judiciary spokesman, Asghar Jahangir, has announced that a Swiss national who took his own life while incarcerated in Iran had been arrested for photographing restricted military sites.
Swiss national who died in jail took photos of military sites: Iran's Judiciary Press TV 22 Jan 2025 -- Iran's Judiciary says a Swiss national who took his own life in an Iranian jail earlier this month had photographed military sites before being arrested on suspicion of espionage.
Prime Minister's Office to begin publishing overviews of Russian information influence activities targeting Finland Finnish Government 22 Jan 2025 -- The first publicly available overview of information influence activities targeting Finland sheds light on Russia's rhetoric and means of exerting influence.
Israeli sources: Shin Bet director to resign IRNA 22 Jan 2025 -- Zionist sources announced that the Director of Israel's Security Agency (Shin Bet) Ronen Bar is likely to resign.
Ex-general indicted for planning armed overthrow of government CNA 22 Jan 2025 -- The Taiwan High Prosecutors Office said Wednesday that a former Taiwanese general and five others have been indicted for allegedly accepting funds from the Chinese Communist Party to assist in overthrowing Taiwan's government.
Estrada urges swift passage of 'modernized' anti-espionage law Philippine News Agency 22 Jan 2025 -- Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday urged the swift passage of a bill amending the country's outdated espionage laws following recent reports of alleged Chinese spies being apprehended by authorities.
BI says alleged Chinese spy traveled in, out of PH since 2015 Philippine News Agency 22 Jan 2025 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday said it has forwarded to concerned government agencies the details of the supposed Chinese spy that allegedly conducted espionage activities in key military and civilian infrastructure in the country.
AFP looking into circumstances of espionage suspects' activities Philippine News Agency 22 Jan 2025 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday said it is looking into the circumstances regarding the activities of the Chinese national and two of his Filipino cohorts who were earlier arrested in Makati City for alleged espionage activities.
Trump extends deadline for TikTok ban Radio Free Asia 20 Jan 2025 -- President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order extending by 75 days the deadline for the Chinese owners of TikTok to divest in the app to avoid it being banned in the United States.
Memorandum to Resolve the Backlog of Security Clearances for Executive Office of the President Personnel The White House 20 Jan 2025
APPLICATION OF PROTECTING AMERICANS FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARY CONTROLLED APPLICATIONS ACT TO TIKTOK The White House 20 Jan 2025
Military security tightened after arrest of alleged Chinese spy Philippine News Agency 20 Jan 2025 -- Following the arrest of a Chinese national allegedly engaged in espionage and two of his Filipino cohorts, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday said security in all military camps and facilities nationwide will be further tightened.
What A TikTok Standoff Means For U.S.-China Competition RFE/RL 19 Jan 2025 -- TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, went offline in the United States shortly before a federal ban took effect on January 19 only for it to return around 12 hours later.
Two investigative reports show recent cyberattacks on Chinese tech firms by the US Global Times 17 Jan 2025 -- National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team Center of China (known as CNCERT) released two investigative reports on Friday, exposing two recent cyberattacks by US intelligence agencies targeting major Chinese technology firms to steal trade secrets.
Chinese FM urges US to stop wrongdoing after cyberattacks revealed targeting Chinese tech firms Global Times 17 Jan 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated during Friday's press briefing that the CNCERT reports that revealed two cyberattacks against Chinese tech companies once again expose the US government's cyberattacks against China, including the theft of commercial and intellectual property.
Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information US Dept. of Justice 17 Jan 2025 -- A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty today to retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to people who were not entitled to receive it, information which was publicly posted on a social media platform in October 2024.
Former CIA analyst pleads guilty of leaking information on Israeli plans to attack Iran VOA 17 Jan 2025 -- A former CIA analyst pleaded guilty Friday in federal court in Virginia to charges that he leaked classified information about Israeli plans to strike Iran.
G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign Canada 17 Jan 2025 -- Today, Canada alongside other G7 RRM members (European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States) as well as G7 RRM Observer states (Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) issued the following statement:
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Regarding TikTok The White House 17 Jan 2025
Justice Department Statements on Supreme Court's Decision in TikTok, et al. v. Garland US Dept. of Justice 17 Jan 2025 -- The Justice Department issued the following statements from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco on the Supreme Court's decision in TikTok, et al. v. Garland:
Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, but Biden says he won't enforce it Radio Free Asia 17 Jan 2025 -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a ban on the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, as the Biden administration said it won't enforce the law set to take effect on Sunday, its last day in office.
TikTok's fate in limbo after US Supreme Court rules against it VOA 17 Jan 2025 -- TikTok has lost its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court for a reprieve from a law that it shut down its operations in the United States on Sunday, unless it can demonstrate it is close to a sale to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance.
U.S. Takes Action Against PRC-Linked Cyber Actors for Treasury Hack and Salt Typhoon US Dept. of State 17 Jan 2025 -- The United States is imposing sanctions today on Yin Kecheng and Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD. (Sichuan Juxinhe), People's Republic of China (PRC)-linked malicious cyber actors responsible for serious intrusions against U.S. victims.
Treasury Sanctions Company Associated with Salt Typhoon and Hacker Associated with Treasury Compromise US Treasury 17 Jan 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning Yin Kecheng, a Shanghai-based cyber actor who was involved with the recent Department of the Treasury network compromise. Additionally, OFAC is sanctioning Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., a Sichuan-based cybersecurity company with direct involvement in the Salt Typhoon cyber group, which recently compromised the network infrastructure of multiple major U.S. telecommunication and internet service provider companies. People's Republic of China-linked (PRC) malicious cyber actors continue to target U.S. government systems, including the recent targeting of Treasury's information technology (IT) systems, as well as sensitive U.S. critical infrastructure.
Overview of information influence activities Finnish Government 15 Jan 2025 -- Information influence activities are goal-oriented and systematic acts aimed at influencing public opinion, perceptions and behaviour and undermining the ability of society to function. Methods include disseminating false or misleading information, exerting pressure and using true information in a manipulative way.
Taiwan to strengthen surveillance near undersea cables CNA 15 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Wednesday that it would step up surveillance near four key areas where undersea cables are located after a Chinese-owned vessel apparently cut an undersea fiber-optic cable near Keelung Harbor.
TikTok 'refugees' flock to China's RedNote Radio Free Asia 15 Jan 2025 -- More than half a million users have piled onto the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, days ahead of a looming ban on TikTok in the United States, according to data from app stores and social media videos.
A Russian Airline Bomb Plot? What To Know About Polish PM's Accusations RFE/RL 15 Jan 2025 -- The accusation was as blunt as it was serious: Russia is plotting terror attacks against unspecified targets utilizing aircraft, Poland's prime minister said.
Taiwan's NSB releases report on Chinese infiltration tactics CNA 12 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) on Sunday published an analysis of China's infiltration tactics, highlighting Beijing's attempts to use military veterans to recruit active service members.
Analysis on the Infiltration Tactics Concerning China's Espionage Cases ROC NSB 12 Jan 2025 -- China has continued to employ diverse channels and tactics to infiltrate various sectors in Taiwan, recruit Taiwanese nationals to assist in developing organizations, or obtain sensitive intelligence from the Taiwanese government. To help the general public be aware of China's infiltration channels and tactics, as well as the substantive results against China's infiltration conducted by Taiwan's national security intelligence community, the NSB has compiled the report titled "Analysis on the Infiltration Tactics Concerning China's Espionage Cases."
IRGC disbands spy network in southwestern Iran IRNA 11 Jan 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismantled an espionage team in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
Spy ring linked to foreign intelligence dismantled in southwest Iran Press TV 11 Jan 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intelligence forces have arrested members of a network involved in collecting information about sensitive facilities in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province for a foreign spy agency.
Taiwan needs to strengthen resilience of undersea cables: Expert CNA 10 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan needs to strengthen the resilience of nearby undersea cables and work with like-minded democracies around the world to deter deliberate infrastructure sabotage, a national security expert said Thursday.
Statement from NSC Spokesperson Sean Savett on Anomalous Health Incidents The White House 10 Jan 2025
US intelligence mostly rejects links between 'Havana Syndrome,' adversaries VOA 10 Jan 2025 -- U.S. intelligence agencies charged with investigating the spate of brain injuries and other serious health ailments that have struck hundreds of officials remain unconvinced that the illnesses are tied to the work of a foreign adversary.
China adheres to non-interference, hopes German side to refrain from hyping so-called 'espionage': FM spokesperson Global Times 10 Jan 2025 -- In response to a media inquiry about German prosecutors indicting three people on suspicion of spying for China by obtaining information about military technology, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China consistently adheres to the principles of mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs in the development of China-Germany relations.
TikTok lawyers ask Supreme Court to delay ban Radio Free Asia 10 Jan 2025 -- Lawyers for Chinese-owned TikTok asked the Supreme Court on Friday to postpone any enactment of a law that would ban the popular social media app in the United States on Jan. 19, the day before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Clock ticking on US TikTok ban VOA 10 Jan 2025 -- The American subsidiary of the Chinese owner of TikTok has asked the U.S. Supreme Court strike down a law that would ban, in less than 10 days, the social media platform on grounds of national security.
Forensic analysis of the anchor hoisted from Gulf of Finland started Police of Finland 09 Jan 2025 -- The criminal investigation into the cable ruptures in the Gulf of Finland continues today with the forensic analysis of the anchor.
Chinese Embassy in the Philippines refutes media report of so-called Chinese hackers targeting Philippine govt Global Times 08 Jan 2025 -- In response to Bloomberg's report that Chinese hackers targeted the Philippine government and stole sensitive data as part of a years-long campaign, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines stated on Wednesday that it is worth noting that the report linked the hacking attacks to the South China Sea issue and mentioned that the US and others have provided technical support to the Philippines.
Political party head, ex-military officers indicted in China espionage case CNA 08 Jan 2025 -- Taichung prosecutors on Wednesday announced the indictment of seven suspects, including the head of a small political party, for allegedly receiving money to photograph and pass along the GPS coordinates of Taiwanese military installations to contacts in China.
Finland Says Ship Linked To Cable Damage Not Seaworthy As NATO Boosts Baltic Presence RFE/RL 08 Jan 2025 -- Finland says a tanker alleged to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet" that was detained over the damaging of Baltic Sea cables has "serious deficiencies," putting it under detention amid reports NATO is due to begin patrolling near key underwater cables.
Chinese vessel suspected of damaging undersea cable near Taiwan VOA 07 Jan 2025 -- Taiwan is investigating a Chinese-owned ship suspected of severing an undersea fiber-optic cable north of the island. While the incident caused minimal disruption to internet services, analysts say it reflects the vulnerability of Taiwan and its undersea infrastructure in the event of a Chinese military attack or blockade.
Foreign spies use pretense of collecting phone numbers and accounts for espionage communication: MSS Global Times 07 Jan 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) revealed multiple cases on Tuesday, including foreign espionage agencies using social media platforms under the pretense of "collecting unique numbers" to search for and purchase various software accounts and phone numbers, which are then used for espionage communications and fund transfers.
Hostile activities of MI6, Saudi intelligence thwarted in Yemen: Statement IRNA 07 Jan 2025 -- The security services in Yemen have issued a statement regarding the foiling of activities of the British Intelligence Service (MI6) and the Saudi Intelligence Service.
Anchor allegedly involved in cable ruptures on Christmas day recovered in Gulf of Finland Police of Finland 07 Jan 2025 -- An anchor has been recovered from the Gulf of Finland in connection with the criminal investigation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Authorities Find Anchor Believed To Be Linked To Damaged Cables In Baltic Sea RFE/RL 07 Jan 2025 -- Finnish police say an anchor has been recovered from the bottom of the Baltic Sea as part of an investigation into an incident last week in which undersea power and telecommunications cables were damaged.
CISA Update on Treasury Breach CISA 06 Jan 2025 -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today issued the following update on last week's cybersecurity incident at the U.S. Department of the Treasury:
Yemeni security forces dismantle Saudi, British espionage network Press TV 06 Jan 2025 -- Yemeni security forces have dismantled an extensive espionage network accused of working for Britain and Saudi Arabia, amid operations against Israeli assets in the occupied territories in retaliation for the regime's campaign of genocide in Gaza.
2 Georgians Among Detained Crew From Ship Suspected Of Damaging Baltic Sea Cable RFE/RL 06 Jan 2025 -- The captain and another crew member of the seized oil tanker suspected of damaging an electric power cable in the Baltic Sea last month are Georgian nationals.
Analysis on China's Cyberattack Techniques in 2024 ROC NSB 05 Jan 2025 -- The PRC cyber force has repeatedly cracked into the cyber space belonging to the Republic of China (Taiwan) to steal data and conduct intrusions, and its techniques have become increasingly sophisticated. To help the general public be aware of the trend of cyber threats posed by China, the NSB has compiled the report titled "Analysis on China's Cyberattack Techniques in 2024."
Daily cyberattacks on Taiwan government double in 2024: NSB CNA 05 Jan 2025 -- The average number of daily cyberattacks targeting Taiwan's government network doubled to 2.4 million in 2024, with China being behind most of the attacks, the National Security Bureau (NSB) said in a report released on Sunday.
Foreign freighter being investigated for suspected damaging of undersea cable CNA 04 Jan 2025 -- A Cameroon-registered freighter is being investigated for possibly damaging an undersea cable in waters off the northeastern coast of Taiwan, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said Saturday.
China steps up disinformation campaign in 2024: NSB report CNA 03 Jan 2025 -- China's spread of disinformation increased 60 percent in 2024, with much of the increase focused on media outlets used predominantly by younger people, the National Security Bureau (NSB) said in a report released Friday.
China's Disinformation Dissemination Patterns in 2024 ROC NSB 03 Jan 2025 -- In recent years, China has consistently utilized hybrid methods against Taiwan, attempting to undermine public confidence in the government and heighten social divisions. To help the general public be aware of the methods and patterns of China's disinformation campaign over the year, and increase their vigilance, the NSB has compiled a report titled "China's Disinformation Dissemination Patterns in 2024."
US lawmakers demand answers after treasury confirmed Chinese hackers breach Radio Free Asia 03 Jan 2025 -- The cybersecurity breach of the U.S. Treasury Department by China-backed hackers is "extremely concerning," said senior American lawmakers, urging Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to provide them with a detailed briefing on the matter.
Sanctioning PRC Cyber Company Involved in Malicious Botnet Operations US Dept. of State 03 Jan 2025 -- The United States is imposing sanctions today on the Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated (Integrity Tech), which has links to the People's Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of State Security, for its role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against U.S. victims.
Treasury Sanctions Technology Company for Support to Malicious Cyber Group US Treasury 03 Jan 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated(Integrity Tech), a Beijing-based cybersecurity company, for its role in multiple computer intrusion incidents against U.S. victims. These incidents have been publicly attributed to Flax Typhoon, a Chinese malicious state-sponsored cyber group that has been active since at least 2021, often targeting organizations within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors.
Underwater investigation of the cable ruptures nearly complete Police of Finland 03 Jan 2025 -- The underwater investigation is almost complete in terms of investigating the seabed. The Helsinki District Court has upheld the decision made by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on the seizure of the Eagle S tanker.
Finland Seeks Seizure Of Oil Tanker Suspected Of Damaging Undersea Cable RFE/RL 03 Jan 2025 -- Finland's national power grid operator (Fingrid) is seeking the formal seizure of the oil tanker suspected of damaging an electric power cable in the Baltic Sea last month.
Russia ramps up disinformation efforts as its grip weakens over post-Assad Syria VOA 02 Jan 2025 -- The Kremlin is using uncertainty following the ouster of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, and the potential loss of Russia's military toehold in Syria, to accuse the United States of sowing instability in the country.
Chinese hackers breach sanctions office of US Treasury: Washington Post Press TV 02 Jan 2025 -- Chinese "state-sponsored" hackers have targeted the US Treasury Department's sanctions office in a cyberattack disclosed early this week, The Washington Post reports.
Retired major gets 12 years for passing secrets to China CNA 01 Jan 2025 -- Retired Army Major Lee Hai-peng (李海鵬) has been sentenced to 12 years in jail by the Taiwan High Court for selling secrets to China, a much stiffer sentence than he received from the same court in the same case earlier last year.
Israel's Shin Bet claims spying for Iran up 400% in 2024 Press TV 01 Jan 2025 -- The Israeli regime's so-called internal spy service has alleged that cases of espionage for Iran that were identified by the apparatus witnessed a "400 percent increase" in 2024 compared to the previous year.

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