US federal agency breached by hackers using GeoServer exploit

In mid-July 2024, a threat actor managed to break into a US Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agency by exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in GeoServer, the government has confirmed. In an in-depth report detailing the incident, Read More …

ICE reactivates contract with spyware maker Paragon

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signed a contract last year with Israeli spyware maker Paragon worth $2 million . Shortly after, the Biden administration put the contract under review, issuing a “stop work order,” to determine whether the contract Read More …

Jamaica: Cyber attack on Office of Registrar General contained, but services impacted

The Office of the Registrar-General (ORG), formerly the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), says it was affected by a cyber incident detected on Sunday and is working to determine its full scope. “Our initial assessment indicates that this incident was primarily Read More …

Nevada hit by cyber attack disrupting state services for thousands

A cyber attack targeting Nevada’s state technology systems has left thousands of residents without access to vital services for days, with many offices still struggling to restore full operations. The attack, which began early Sunday morning, forced the closure of Read More …

FBI: Russian Government Cyber Actors Targeting Networking Devices, Critical Infrastructure

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public, private sector, and international community of the threat posed to computer networks and critical infrastructure by cyber actors attributed to the Russian Federal Security Service’s (FSB) Center 16. The FBI Read More …

US spy chief says UK has dropped its Apple backdoor demand

The U.K has dropped its demand for special access to Apple’s cloud systems, or a “backdoor,” following negotiations with the Trump administration, according to U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard. “As a result, the U.K. has agreed to drop its Read More …

Canada: House of Commons hit by cyberattack from ‘threat actor’

The House of Commons and Canada’s cybersecurity agency are investigating a significant data breach caused by an unknown “threat actor” targeting employee information. According to an internal email obtained by CBC News, the House of Commons alerted staff on Monday Read More …

Cyber attack on Nigeria Customs Service disrupts clearance operations

A cyber attack on the Information Communication Technology (ICT) platform of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has caused significant disruptions to cargo clearance operations at ports across the country. Licensed Customs agents are already counting their losses to demurrage charges Read More …

Russian government hackers said to be behind US federal court filing system hack

The Russian government is allegedly behind the data breach affecting the U.S. court filing system known as PACER, according to The New York Times. Citing anonymous sources, the newspaper said Russia “is at least in part responsible” for the cyberattack, Read More …

Ransomware attacks cripple government services across Dutch Caribbean islands

Several major government institutions across the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands were hit by cyberattacks last week, including a ransomware attack on Curaçao’s Tax and Customs Administration that temporarily disabled critical services, NOS reports. According to Curaçao’s Read More …