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4 December

Iran-Backed Hackers Targeting US Facilities Through Israeli Tech

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency has published an advisory on an Iranian cyber group using Israeli systems to attack US facilities.

1 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China’s Cyberattacks on Taiwan ‘Rising’: Google

Google has observed a massive increase in Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan in the past six months as tension soars between the two nations.

1 December

Asia Pacific

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. convenes a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council at the State Dining Room of Malacañan Palace in Manila on Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2023) to discuss digital infrastructure work plans. During the meeting, the PSAC presented several recommendations to address prevailing challenges concerning cybersecurity breaches and strategies to strengthen the national cybersecurity program.

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines Considering Bills for National Cybersecurity Transformation

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will review three pending bills that support the government’s Digital Transformation Framework.

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29 November

Cyber

Staff Writer With AFP

Google Opens Biggest European Cyber Center

Google opened its largest cybersecurity center in Europe, warning that cyberattacks were becoming increasingly common.

28 November

Cyber

An Israeli flag flies in Jerusalem on 27 January, 2020.

Rojoef Manuel

Hamas Actors Possibly Behind ‘Backdoor Malware’ Attacks on Israel

Israel is experiencing “backdoor malware” attacks from threat actors possibly related to the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

24 November

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

North Korean Hackers Attack Software Installers in America, Asia

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has unveiled malicious activity from North Korean hackers targeting North American, Asian software installers.

24 November

Asia Pacific

Australian Army personnel participate in Exercise Cyber Sentinel, held in Canberra, ACT. Imagery has been digital altered for security purposes. *** Local Caption *** Exercise Cyber Sentinels is an annual cyber exercise which was held 2 13 October 2023 in Canberra, ACT. This was the first time this exercise was planned and held at the secret/Five Eyes level in Australia by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), with previous exercises held by our global partners at a lower classification level. The ADF worked closely with United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) in the planning of this exercise which is part of the global effort sharing of partner cyber readiness. Over 60 US Cyber Command personnel participated alongside over 90 ADF members. The participants were joined by a number of observers from Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The exercise comprised five blue force teams consisting of three Australian teams from the Australian Armys 138 Signals Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force 462 Squadron and Royal Australian Navy Fleet Cyber Unit, and two teams from the United States. Exercise Cyber Sentinels supports the training and development continuum of cyber units by honing individual and collective cyber-based skills. Additionally, the networking and learning opportunities from other nations are benefitting the ADF to further develop in the Cyber Domain and supporting reciprocal training opportunities in the future.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Unveils ‘Game-Changing’ Strategy for National Cybersecurity

Australia has announced a “game-changing” plan to boost the country’s digital capabilities in response to increased cyberattacks.

21 November

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Cyberattack Impacts Canadian Forces, Public Servants With Relocation Services

Canada has documented a cyberattack on its armed forces members and public servants who are engaged with relocation support services.

17 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

S. Korea to Create Offensive Cyber Strategy to Counter Threats

South Korean defense minister Shin Won-sik said his country will draw up a proactive and offensive cybersecurity strategy to counter sophisticated threats in cyberspace.

15 November

Africa

Joe Saballa

Ghana Armed Forces Strengthens Cybersecurity With New Directorate

The Ghana Armed Forces is bolstering the country’s cyber security with the establishment of a Directorate of Cyber and Electronic Warfare Operations.

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