U.S. officials say Chinese and Russian spy agencies are trying to steal technology from private American space companies and preparing cyberattacks that could disable satellites in a conflict.
Category: Cyberwarfare and Defense
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U.S. Blacklists Two Spyware Firms Run by an Israeli Former General
The moves by the Commerce Department against the Europe-based firms are the latest effort to rein in a spyware industry that has spiraled out of control in recent years.
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Chips Make It Tough for the U.S. to Quit China
Chipmakers are finding it increasingly hard to operate in China but say doing business in the country is still key to their survival.
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How Mexico Became the Biggest User of the Pegasus Spyware
A Times investigation reveals the story behind how Mexico became the first and most prolific user of Pegasus. It’s still using it, despite promising to stop.
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Meta Manager Was Hacked With Spyware and Wiretapped in Greece
Artemis Seaford, a dual U.S.-Greek national, was targeted with a cyberespionage tool while also under a wiretap by the Greek spy agency in a case that shows the spread of illicit snooping in Europe.
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Lawmakers Signal Inquiries Into US Government’s Use of Foreign Spyware
The moves come as Congress passed a measure last week to try to rein in the proliferation of the hacking tools.