An executive order expands powers to the Department of Homeland Security amid increased fears of a conflict with China.
Category: Cyberwarfare and Defense
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F.B.I. Director Warns of China Hacking Threat
In testimony before Congress, Christopher A. Wray, the agency’s director, said Beijing was preparing to sow chaos if disputes with the United States flared into conflict.
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S.E.C. Social Media Hack That Sent Bitcoin Soaring Prompts Investigation
Legal experts said investigators would look into how the security breach occurred and whether anyone tried to profit from it.
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UK Accuses Russia of Yearslong Cyberattacks
The government said a group “almost certainly” linked to Russia’s intelligence service carried out sustained cyberespionage operations with the goal of undermining trust in the British political system.
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Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny
Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.
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Athens Democracy Forum: Rethinking Security When So Many Threats Are Invisible
One U.S. company is helping Ukraine behind the scenes combat not only attacks from traditional weapons but invisible ones, too.
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Intelligence Agencies Warn Foreign Spies Are Targeting U.S. Space Companies
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.
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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.