Category: cyber-attack

Russian Cyber Threat a Heightened Concern for Canada, Says Security Official

With Canada sanctioning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and supporting the latter with weapons and intelligence, an official with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) says his agency is closely monitoring for potential retaliation from Russia in the form of cyber threats. “I’m aware of the fact that the committee is currently concerned with…


Rapid Cloud Expansion Making Businesses Vulnerable to Cyber-Attacks

With businesses around the globe—especially in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe—bracing for potential cyber-attacks orchestrated by Russia or its hackers, a leading cyber security firm is warning most software upgrades are not adequately addressing the most vulnerable component of the “modern cyber-attack surface.” Most business security policies and resilience upgrades are focused on…


News Clip: Russian Forces Fire on Protesters

Protesters run for their lives as Russian forces open fire on them in the once-peaceful streets of the now Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Kherson.. Blood spills on the street.. In the city of Mariupol, a Ukrainian officer there says bombs are falling every ten minutes.. The white house is sounding the alarm that Russia is…


The Communist Party’s Cyberattacks on America Explained; Rex Lee Talks Tech Hybrid Warfare

China hacked six states in the United States in its latest cybercrime. Its cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated, as more disinformation campaigns are floating online to promote Beijing’s line. The Chinese regime is doubling down on hybrid warfare. We explain how it works. Then I have cybersecurity expert Rex Lee back on the show. He…


Cyber-Attack Briefly Takes Down Ukrainian Ministry’s Promotional Website

KYIV—Unidentified hackers briefly took down a promotional website for Ukraine’s foreign ministry for several hours on Wednesday, the ministry said, amid increased tensions between Kyiv and Moscow over a massive build-up of Russian forces near their borders. The website Ukraine.ua, which aims to promote the country among foreigners, was later restored. The ministry gave no…


Brazil Health Ministry Website Hit by Hackers, Vaccination Data Targeted

BRASILIA—Brazil’s health ministry said its website was hit on Friday by a hacker attack that took several systems down, including one with information about the national immunization program and another used to issue digital vaccination certificates. The government put off for a week implementing new health requirements for travelers arriving in Brazil due to the…


‘Cyber Attack’ Allegedly Shut Down Gasoline Access Across Iran: Report

Gas stations across Iran were allegedly targeted by a massive cyberattack on Tuesday, according to reports. The incident resulted in widespread disruptions in gasoline sales and many motorists being stuck in long lines at closed stations. The “attack” has only interfered with smart card sales, a system that is widely used in the country and…


Iowa Farm Services Firm: Systems Offline Due to Cybersecurity Incident

CHICAGO—Iowa-based farm services provider NEW Cooperative Inc. said on Monday its systems were offline to contain a cybersecurity incident, just as the U.S. farm belt gears up for harvest. The cooperative operates grain storage elevators in the top U.S. corn-producing state, buys crops from farmers, sells fertilizer and other chemicals needed to grow crops, and…


US to Combat Increasing Cyberattacks, Especially From China

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the launch of the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) on Aug. 5, to combat increasing cyberattacks from other countries including communist China. The JCDC will bring government agencies and private industry together to cooperate on U.S. cyber-defense operations to fend off cyberattacks and threats from overseas. The…


Deep Dive (May 14): Cybersecurity Head Warns of Future Cyber Attacks After Pipeline Hit

The CDC gives new mask guidance, with mixed responses. The CDC is advising that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks outdoors and can avoid wearing them indoors in most places. The Pfizer vaccine was recently approved for emergency use in children aged 12 to 15. According to the CDC, those younger than…