May 2024 Security News

National Guard ready for potential record-breaking wildfire, hurricane season Army News 31 May 2024 -- With 2024 projected as one of the hottest years on record, climate scientists have noted a heightened risk of hurricanes and wildfires, but National Guard officials said the Guard is more prepared than ever to respond to these challenges.
U.S. confirms third human bird flu case tied to dairy outbreak People's Daily 31 May 2024 -- A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan, marking the third human case associated with an ongoing multistate outbreak of A (H5N1) in U.S. dairy cows, U.S. health authorities said on Thursday.
French officials foil Olympics terrorism plot VOA 31 May 2024 -- French security officials have foiled a plot to attack a soccer game at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
6th Meeting of India-Japan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism India MEA 30 May 2024 -- The 6th Meeting of India-Japan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held in New Delhi on 29 May 2024.
China unveils national disease control action plan for 2024-25 People's Daily 30 May 2024 -- China has released a comprehensive national disease prevention and control action plan for 2024-25, detailing 10 specific measures aimed at enhancing the country's public health system.
Chinese 'botnet' admin arrested in Singapore Radio Free Asia 30 May 2024 -- A Thailand-based Chinese man who created a cybercrime operation that seized control of Americans' computers and led to $5.9 billion in fraudulent claims from the U.S. COVID-19 relief program was arrested in Singapore, according to the Justice Department.
Coordinated effort leads to arrest of Chinese national for cyberattacks VOA 30 May 2024 -- A 35-year-old Chinese national is facing charges related to committing cybercrimes that FBI Director Christopher Wray described as "likely the world's largest botnet ever."
Treasury Releases First Ever Non-fungible Token Illicit Finance Risk Assessment US Treasury 29 May 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a 2024 Non-fungible Token (NFT) Illicit Finance Risk Assessment. The risk assessment explores how vulnerabilities associated with NFTs and NFT platforms may be exploited by illicit actors for money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
US optimistic a deal to lessen threats of future pandemics is in sight VOA 29 May 2024 -- Despite the failure of negotiators to reach a pandemic accord ahead of this week's World Health Assembly, a senior U.S. official remains optimistic that an agreement to lessen the threats of global killer disease outbreaks is in sight.
Chinese citizens stole 'billions' in COVID relief funds, US says Radio Free Asia 29 May 2024 -- The U.S. Treasury Department has issued sanctions against three Thailand-based Chinese nationals for their alleged role in a cybercrime operation that took control of Americans' computers to secure billions of dollars of COVID-19 relief funds.
911 S5 Botnet Dismantled and Its Administrator Arrested in Coordinated International Operation US Dept. of Justice 29 May 2024 -- Botnet Infected Over 19M IP Addresses to Enable Billions of Dollars in Pandemic and Unemployment Fraud, and Access to Child Exploitation Materials
Designating Cybercrime Network Associated with 911 S5 Malicious Botnet US Dept. of State 28 May 2024 -- The United States is designating three People's Republic of China nationals for activities associated with a malicious botnet known as 911 S5 as well as three entities located in Thailand for being owned or controlled by one of these individuals.
Treasury Sanctions a Cybercrime Network Associated with the 911 S5 Botnet US Treasury 28 May 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals, Yunhe Wang, Jingping Liu, and Yanni Zheng, for their activities associated with the malicious botnet tied to the residential proxy service known as 911 S5. OFAC also sanctioned three entities—Spicy Code Company Limited, Tulip Biz Pattaya Group Company Limited, and Lily Suites Company Limited—for being owned or controlled by Yunhe Wang.
Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Leader and Lead Assassin Extradited from Mexico to the United States on Drug Importation, Murder, Kidnapping, Firearms, and Money Laundering Charges US Dept. of Justice 28 May 2024 -- Alleged Sinaloa Cartel leader and lead sicario, or assassin, Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as El Nini, 32, of Mexico, was extradited on May 25 from Mexico to the United States to face charges contained in two indictments.
WHO Member States agree way forward to conclude Pandemic Agreement WHO 28 May 2024 -- The World Health Assembly (WHA) today recognized the progress made over the past two years by Member States to develop a pandemic agreement and strengthen the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005).
MONEYVAL publishes follow-up reports on Bulgaria, the Holy See and San Marino Council of Europe 28 May 2024 -- The Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) has published three follow-up reports evaluating progress by Bulgaria, the Holy See (including the Vatican City State) and San Marino in implementing the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
Bulgaria strengthened its preventive framework to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, says Council of Europe body Council of Europe 28 May 2024 -- Bulgaria has improved its measures for tackling money laundering and combating financing of terrorism, concludes MONEYVAL in a follow-up report released today.
The Holy See (including Vatican City State) improved Anti-Money Laundering and combating the financing of terrorism measures with respect to banking and legal persons Council of Europe 28 May 2024 -- The Holy See (including Vatican City State) has improved its measures for tackling money laundering and combating financing of terrorism, concludes MONEYVAL in a follow-up report released today.
San Marino strengthened its sanctions for breaches of application of some of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of terrorism measures Council of Europe 28 May 2024 -- San Marino has improved its measures for tackling money laundering and terrorist financing, concludes MONEYVAL in a follow-up report released today.
National Guard Prepared to Support Local Communities as Hurricane, Wildfire Seasons Approach DoD News 28 May 2024 -- The National Guard remains at the ready to support local communities as states prepare for natural disasters and extreme weather events, officials said today.
Pakistan arrests 11 involved in attack on Chinese nationals People's Daily 28 May 2024 -- Pakistan's National Counter-Terrorism Authority Coordinator Muhammad Tahir Rai said Sunday that security forces have arrested 11 suspects accused involved in an attack on Chinese nationals in March this year.
Diplomat: Russia moving closer to delisting Afghanistan's Taliban as terrorist group VOA 27 May 2024 -- A senior Russian diplomat says Russia's foreign and justice ministries have told President Vladimir Putin that Afghanistan's ruling Taliban "can be removed" from the list of Moscow-designated terrorist organizations.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from Izvestia, Tashkent, May 27, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 May 2024
Cyber-terrorism poses biggest danger among new terrorist risks: Kyrgyz president People's Daily 25 May 2024 -- Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has said that cybercrime and cyber-terrorism pose the greatest danger among new terrorist risks and threats, the press service of the Kyrgyz president reported.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on the Extradition of Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas US Dept. of Justice 25 May 2024 -- The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the extradition of Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas, also known as "El Nini":
Statement from President Joe Biden on Joint U.S.-Mexican Cooperation to Extradite to the United States Major Fentanyl Criminal The White House 25 May 2024
NATO Forming Network of Cyber Labs Along Russia's Borders - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 25 May 2024 -- NATO is forming a network of cyber laboratories along the perimeter of Russia's borders in Estonia, Latvia, Finland and Romania, Artur Lyukmanov, the special presidential representative for international cooperation in information security of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said in an interview with Sputnik.
Manager of Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to More Than 20 Years in Prison for International Methamphetamine Trafficking and Money Laundering US Dept. of Justice 24 May 2024 -- A manager of a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization was sentenced today to 21 years and 10 months in prison and ordered to forfeit $1,339,500 for his role in an international drug trafficking conspiracy.
WHO negotiators fail to draft pandemic treaty VOA 24 May 2024 -- Two years of negotiations ended Friday without a final draft of a global agreement on how to best handle the next pandemic that public health officials say is sure to come.
Russia: Daesh behind Moscow concert hall attack with NATO, Ukraine help Press TV 24 May 2024 -- Russia has said for the first time that the Daesh terrorist group coordinated the concert hall assault in Moscow in March, the country's deadliest terror attack in two decades.
IS turns to artificial intelligence for advanced propaganda amid territorial defeats VOA 23 May 2024 -- With major military setbacks in recent years, supporters of the Islamic State terror group are increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to generate online propaganda, experts said.
First human case of bird flu detected in Australia People's Daily 23 May 2024 -- The health authority in the Australian state of Victoria issued a public health alert on Wednesday, as the country recorded its first ever human case of avian influenza, also known as bird flu.
U.S. confirms another human H5 bird flu case tied to dairy cow outbreak People's Daily 23 May 2024 -- A new human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5 bird flu) virus infection in the United States has been identified, U.S. health authorities said on Wednesday.
Two Alleged Members of a Transnational Money Laundering Organization Arrested for Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds US Dept. of Justice 22 May 2024 -- Two alleged members of a transnational money laundering organization were arrested on criminal charges related to their alleged involvement in a scheme to launder millions of dollars in illegal drug proceeds for Mexican drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels (also known as CJNG).
16th Meeting of India-UK Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism India MEA 22 May 2024 -- The 16th meeting of the India-United Kingdom Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism was held in New Delhi on 21 May 2024.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan attends Exercise Cyber Suraksha - 2024 India PIB 22 May 2024 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan attended 'Exercise Cyber Suraksha - 2024', on May 22, 2024, and underscored the importance of strengthening India's cyber defence capabilities
Security Council Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee Adds Three Entries to Its Sanctions List UN Security Council 21 May 2024 -- On 21 May 2024, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 2713 (2023) concerning Al-Shabaab approved the addition of the entries specified below to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.
Indian police arrest 4 for suspected Islamic State links People's Daily 21 May 2024 -- Indin police Monday said it has arrested four Sri Lankan nationals for their alleged links with the extremist group Islamic State in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
USCENTCOM conducts weeklong hackathon CENTCOM 20 May 2024 -- The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) concluded a weeklong hackathon featuring 20 expert hackers in partnership with Defense Digital Service, 513th Military Intelligence Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps, and the Defense Information Systems Agency.
EPA Outlines Enforcement Measures to Help Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks and Protect the Nation's Drinking Water EPA 20 May 2024 -- Today, May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an enforcement alert outlining the urgent cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities to community drinking water systems and the steps these systems need to take to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Senate Plans to Vote on the Bipartisan Border Security Agreement The White House 20 May 2024
Pakistani minister: Islamabad would like Beijing to talk to Kabul on terrorism VOA 19 May 2024 -- Pakistan's minister for planning and development, Ahsan Iqbal, says his country is not opposed to Afghanistan's inclusion in a Chinese-funded mega-development project, but would like Beijing to persuade Kabul to crack down on terrorist groups operating on its soil against Islamabad.
Epidemiological update on COVID-19 - 17 May 2024
David DePape Sentenced after Conviction on Assault and Attempted Kidnapping Charges US Dept. of Justice 17 May 2024 -- DePape Attempted to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi and Assaulted Paul Pelosi on Account of Her Official Duties as Then-Speaker of the House of Representatives
NATO Deputy Secretary General: we must be big on cyber defence ambitions NATO 17 May 2024 -- Speaking at NATO's 2024 Cyber Defence Pledge Conference in the Hague on Friday (17 May), NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana said that Allies "must be big on ambition" on cyber defence and called for "a new mindset" to strengthen our resilience against cyber threats.
China cyberattacks targeting Taiwan on the rise ahead of Lai inauguration CNA 16 May 2024 -- Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan's government websites have significantly risen in the months leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te (???) on May 20, the country's top intelligence agency revealed Thursday.
Foreign National Sentenced for Cocaine Trafficking US Dept. of Justice 16 May 2024 -- A national of the Dominican Republic was sentenced yesterday to 15 years and four months in prison for his role in an international conspiracy to distribute 385 kilograms of cocaine for unlawful importation into the United States.
Seven Sinaloa Cartel Members and Associates Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine US Dept. of Justice 16 May 2024 -- Seven members and associates of the Sinaloa Cartel have been sentenced to prison for their role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The defendants previously pleaded guilty in this matter.
Treasury Announces 2024 National Illicit Finance Strategy US Treasury 16 May 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the 2024 National Strategy for Combatting Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing (2024 Strategy), which provides a blueprint of the U.S. government's goals, objectives, and priorities to disrupt and prevent illicit financial activities. The 2024 Strategy addresses the key risks from the 2024 National Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation Financing Risk Assessments (2024 National Risk Assessments) and details how the United States will build on recent historic efforts to modernize the U.S. anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime, enhance operational effectiveness in combating illicit actors, and embrace technological innovation to mitigate risks.
China, Pakistan set to deepen counter-terrorism security cooperation: Wang Yi Global Times 16 May 2024 -- China and Pakistan will further deepen security cooperation on counter-terrorism, and call on the international community to build a united front against terrorism, combat all forms of terrorism with a "zero tolerance" attitude, and eradicate the breeding ground for terrorism by addressing both the symptoms and the root causes, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
China presses Pakistan to address security concerns of workers, projects VOA 15 May 2024 -- China on Wednesday hailed its "ironclad" relationship with Pakistan and vowed to further enhance economic and anti-terrorism security cooperation between the neighboring countries at a bilaterial strategic dialogue in Beijing.
First civilian defense chief in a decade, Wellington Koo faces reform challenge CNA 15 May 2024 -- As Taiwan faces considerable geopolitical challenges from an increasingly aggressive China, the national security team appointed by incoming President Lai Ching-te (???) to handle defense and foreign affairs has received much attention.
KP.2 infection remains at extremely low level in China: CDC Global Times 14 May 2024 -- A new COVID-19 variant KP.2 has been spreading globally, while the KP.2 infection remains at an extremely low level in China so far. The main circulating strains in China are linked to the JN.1 lineage, with the top three variants being JN.1, JN.1.4, and JN.1.16 in April, according to Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC).
New COVID-19 sub-variant unlikely to cause infection peak in China: experts People's Daily 14 May 2024 -- The KP.2 sub-variant of COVID-19, which has become increasingly prevalent on a global scale, is unlikely to cause a new infection peak in China in the near future, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration said on Tuesday.
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Delivers Remarks at the Election Threats Task Force Meeting US Dept. of Justice 13 May 2024
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the Election Threats Task Force Meeting US Dept. of Justice 13 May 2024
Joint Statement of Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 May 2024 -- Additional Foreign Secretary for the UN and OIC, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah, and US Department of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Ambassador Elizabeth Richard, co-chaired Pakistan-U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue on 10 May 2024 in Washington DC.
Mexico Extradites Cartel's Precursor Chemical Broker to United States to Face Trial for Controlled Substances Manufacturing and Distribution Conspiracy US Dept. of Justice 10 May 2024 -- A Mexican national who allegedly supplied the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG or Jalisco Cartel) with precursor chemicals used to manufacture controlled substances was extradited today from Mexico to Washington, D.C., to face trial.
Governments agree to continue their steady progress on proposed pandemic agreement ahead of the World Health Assembly WHO 10 May 2024 -- Governments of the world today agreed to continue working on a proposed pandemic agreement, and to further refine the draft, ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly that starts 27 May 2024.
OSCE launches comprehensive training programme on countering the financing of terrorism for Montenegro OSCE 09 May 2024 -- On 8 May 2024, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in collaboration with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, concluded a training of trainers' course aimed at empowering experts from Montenegro with essential skills and knowledge to counter the financing of terrorism. This marked the launch of a comprehensive training initiative for the country.
Joint Press Release: 14th Meeting of India-EU Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism India MEA 09 May 2024 -- The European Union and India held their 14th Counter-Terrorism Dialogue on 07 May 2024 in New Delhi.
Investigation: Who is Ilya Gambashidze, the man the US government accuses of running a Kremlin disinformation campaign? VOA 09 May 2024 -- According to the U.S. government, Russian political consultant Ilya Gambashidze is responsible for a large-scale disinformation campaign aimed at undermining trust in democratic processes and institutions in the United States and beyond.
Cyber sanction imposed on Russian citizen for ransomware activity Australia DOD 08 May 2024 -- Australia has imposed a targeted financial sanction and travel ban on Russian citizen Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev for his senior leadership role in the LockBit ransomware group.
Cyber sanction imposed on Russian citizen for ransomware activity Australia MFA 08 May 2024 -- Australia has imposed a targeted financial sanction and travel ban on Russian citizen Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev for his senior leadership role in the LockBit ransomware group.
No sign yet of H5N1 bird flu spreading between humans, says WHO chief UN News 08 May 2024 -- The H5N1 avian influenza virus has so far shown no signs of adapting to allow human to human transmission, the UN health agency said on Wednesday, urging continued surveillance.
Congressman: US needs counterterrorism partners in Central Asia VOA 08 May 2024 -- In a rare discussion of Central Asia policy on Capitol Hill, a senior legislator told VOA that the United States needs to look past the abysmal human rights records of the countries in the region to confront terrorism and Russian and Chinese influence.
DOD Support to National Security Memorandum 22 DoD 07 May 2024 -- On April 30, the White House released National Security Memorandum (NSM)-22 on Critical Infrastructure, to secure and enhance the resilience of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors that provide essential services to the American people, to include the energy, communications, transportation, water, and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) services that DoD relies on to operate.
Fact Sheet: 2024 Report on the Cybersecurity Posture of the United States The White House 07 May 2024
U.S. Charges Russian National with Developing and Operating LockBit Ransomware US Dept. of Justice 07 May 2024 -- Alleged LockBit Developer Created and Operated Most Prolific Ransomware Variant Under Aliases "LockBit" and "LockBitSupp"; U.S State Department Offers Reward Up to $10M; U.S. Department of Treasury Designates LockBit Administrator for Sanctions
LockBit leader unmasked and sanctioned NCA 07 May 2024 -- A leader of what was once the world's most harmful cyber crime group has been unmasked and sanctioned by the UK, US and Australia, following a National Crime Agency-led international disruption campaign.
Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program Offer and Designation of a Senior Leader of Russia-Based Ransomware Group LockBit US Dept. of State 07 May 2024 -- The Department of State is announcing a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Russian national Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev for participating in, conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in transnational organized cybercrime as a leader of the LockBit ransomware group.
United States Sanctions Senior Leader of the LockBit Ransomware Group US Treasury 07 May 2024 -- Today, the United States designated Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a Russian national and a leader of the Russia-based LockBit group, for his role in developing and distributing LockBit ransomware. This designation is the result of a collaborative effort with the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency, the Australian Federal Police, and other international partners.
UK and allies sanction prolific cyber hacker UK FCDO 07 May 2024 -- The UK, US and Australia have sanctioned the Russian leader of cyber-crime gang LockBit.
Russian hacker sanctioned by UK, US, Australia VOA 07 May 2024 -- Britain, the United States and Australia imposed sanctions against a senior Russian leader of the cybercrime gang LockBit, British and U.S. authorities said Tuesday.
Council of Europe adopts guidelines on emergency responses to terrorist attacks Council of Europe 07 May 2024 -- The Committee of Ministers has adopted a series of guidelines aimed at its 46 member states, in order to help public authorities and the public sector to strengthen their emergency responses in case of a terrorist attack.
China suspected of cyberattack on Britain's military VOA 07 May 2024 -- A mass cyberattack on Britain's military has exposed the names and banking details of thousands of British soldiers, officials said Tuesday.
China refutes the UK's smear of its involvement in cyber attack Global Times 07 May 2024 -- China on Tuesday lodged a stern condemnation against UK's allegations that China hacked into a database holding the personal information of the UK's armed forces, saying China rejects the use of cybersecurity problems to smear other countries for political purposes.
UK defense ministry comes under major cyber attack Press TV 07 May 2024 -- Britain's Ministry of Defense has been hit by a major data breach, resulting in the unauthorized access of personal information of UK military personnel.
Canada stands with Germany to condemn malicious cyber campaign Canada 06 May 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs of Canada and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement:
Russia Inches Toward Marriage Of Convenience With Taliban In Terror Fight RFE/RL 05 May 2024 -- Shortly after the Taliban seized power, Russia addressed the question of whether it was time to review the militant group's status as a terrorist organization.
Royal Navy seizes more than £500m of drugs in Caribbean Sea UK MOD 06 May 2024 -- HMS Trent seizes £204m of cocaine in latest drugs bust. It takes the total value of drugs seized in their Caribbean operation to more than half a billion.
Trafficking in the Sahel: Cracking down on illicit drugs UN News 05 May 2024 -- Cocaine, cannabis and opioids are getting easier to buy as criminal networks and armed groups capitalise on the fragile Sahel region's "natural stopover point" to Europe on trafficking routes from South America, but authorities with help from the UN are taking down criminal networks and making a record number of seizures of illicit drugs.
Statement on the malicious behavior of the Russian Federation in cyberspace Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 May 2024 -- Poland stands in solidarity with Germany and with Czechia following the malicious cyber campaign against their political parties and democratic institutions. Both countries have publicly attributed the responsibility to the Advanced Persistent Threat 28 controlled by the Russian Federation.
Germany warns Russia about cyberattacks VOA 03 May 2024 -- Germany's Foreign Ministry summoned the acting charge d'affaires of the Russian embassy — Russia's top embassy official — accusing Moscow's military intelligence agency of launching cyberattacks against Germany's ruling coalition party dating back to last year.
Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on continued malicious behaviour in cyberspace by the Russian Federation European Commission 03 May 2024 -- The European Union and its Member States, together with international partners, strongly condemn the malicious cyber campaign conducted by the Russia-controlled Advanced Persistent Threat Actor 28 (APT28) against Germany and Czechia.
Lithuania condemns the continued malicious Russian behavior in cyberspace alongside the EU and NATO Allies Lithuania MND 03 May 2024 -- European Union, NATO and partners have issued declarations condemning hostile activities of the Russian state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat Actor 28 (APT28) hacker group targeting institutions and processes of Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Slovakia, Sweden and other allies.
Statement by the North Atlantic Council concerning malicious cyber activities against Germany and Czechia NATO 03 May 2024 -- "We stand in solidarity with Germany following the malicious cyber campaign against a political party, in this case the Social Democratic Party of Germany, and with Czechia following the malicious cyber activities against its institutions."
The United States Condemns Malicious Cyber Activity Targeting Germany, Czechia, and Other EU Member States US Dept. of State 03 May 2024 -- The United States strongly condemns the malicious cyber activity by Russia's General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), also known as APT28, against Germany, Czechia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden. We join Germany in attributing specific malign activity carried out by APT28 that targeted a German political party.
UK joins partners in condemnation of malicious cyber activity by Russian Intelligence Services: UK government statement UK FCDO 03 May 2024 -- The United Kingdom has joined with its international partners to condemn malicious cyber activity by the Russian Intelligence Services.
Department of Defense Issues Class Deviation on Cybersecurity Standards for Covered Contractor Information Systems DoD 02 May 2024 -- The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, today issued a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) class deviation relating to the cybersecurity standards required for covered contractor information systems.
Joint Statement on the Inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue US Dept. of State 03 May 2024 -- The following joint statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden, on the occasion of the inaugural U.S.-Sweden Cyber and Digital Dialogue.
Readout of Annual Principals Meeting of the Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group US Dept. of Justice 03 May 2024Attorney General Merrick B. Garland attended the Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group (FELEG) Annual Principals Meeting this week, where international and national partners met to discuss technology, innovation and encryption, and the emergent impacts on global safety.
Kyrgyzstan Advises Citizens To Avoid Traveling To Russia RFE/RL 03 May 2024 -- Kyrgyzstan has advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Russia in the face of rising scrutiny of Central Asians in the country following the deadly Crocus City Hall attack near Moscow in late March.
Good Cyber Hygiene Can Impede Adversary Meddling in U.S. Infrastructure DoD News 02 May 2024 -- Good cyber hygiene, which includes things like regularly changing passwords or applying software security patches, plays an outsized role in preventing America's adversaries from hacking into and crippling U.S. infrastructure systems, such as power, water or gas.
Designating Facilitators of Hizballah Financial Advisor US Dept. of State 02 May 2024 -- The United States is today designating five individuals and two entities in connection with sanctions evasion by U.S.-designated Hizballah financial advisor Hassan Moukalled.
Treasury Targets Sanctions Evaders Supporting Key Hizballah Financial Advisor US Treasury 02 May 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated five individuals for helping U.S.-designated Hizballah money exchanger Hassan Moukalled (Moukalled) and his company, CTEX Exchange, evade sanctions and facilitate illicit activities in support of Hizballah.
U.S. Government Cybersecurity Alert: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Using New Tactic in Social Engineering Operations US Dept. of State 02 May 2024 -- Today the Department of State, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency are releasing a Cybersecurity Advisory on a new tactic the DPRK cyber group known as Kimsuky is deploying to enhance its social engineering and hacking efforts targeting think tanks, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and members of the media.
Sodinokibi/REvil Affiliate Sentenced for Role in $700M Ransomware Scheme US Dept. of Justice 01 May 2024 -- A Ukrainian national was sentenced today to 13 years and seven months in prison and ordered to pay over $16 million in restitution for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding over $700 million in ransom payments.
Defending Ot Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity CISA / FBI / NSA / EPA / DOE / USDA / FDA / MS-ISAC / CCCS) / NCSC-UK 01 May 2024

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