Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, New Investment Restrictions Imposed
Chinese hackers breached a US Treasury third-party software vendor, accessing unclassified documents; this follows the Salt Typhoon campaign affecting nine US telecommunication companies, and new US investment restrictions in sensitive Chinese technologies start January 2nd.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, New Investment Restrictions Imposed
Chinese hackers breached a US Treasury third-party software vendor, accessing unclassified documents; this follows the Salt Typhoon campaign affecting nine US telecommunication companies, and new US investment restrictions in sensitive Chinese technologies start January 2nd.
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40% Bias Score
750 Million Android Devices Vulnerable to Attack as Google Enhances Security
Over 750 million Android devices are vulnerable to attack due to outdated operating systems, prompting Google to implement the Play Integrity API in 2025, which will improve security but may render older devices incompatible with certain apps.
750 Million Android Devices Vulnerable to Attack as Google Enhances Security
Over 750 million Android devices are vulnerable to attack due to outdated operating systems, prompting Google to implement the Play Integrity API in 2025, which will improve security but may render older devices incompatible with certain apps.
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's GRU for attempting to interfere in the 2024 US election by spreading disinformation and inciting social and political tensions among the electorate, using AI-generated ...
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's GRU for attempting to interfere in the 2024 US election by spreading disinformation and inciting social and political tensions among the electorate, using AI-generated ...
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44% Bias Score
US Treasury Department Suffers Cyberattack, China-Backed Actor Suspected
The US Treasury Department confirmed a December 2023 cyberattack targeting multiple workstations through a compromised third-party software, BeyondTrust; the attackers stole an encryption key granting access, but no classified data was compromised, according to the department. The attack is attribut...
US Treasury Department Suffers Cyberattack, China-Backed Actor Suspected
The US Treasury Department confirmed a December 2023 cyberattack targeting multiple workstations through a compromised third-party software, BeyondTrust; the attackers stole an encryption key granting access, but no classified data was compromised, according to the department. The attack is attribut...
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40% Bias Score
Finnish Police Link Oil Tanker to Undersea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, due to damage consistent with its anchor causing damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day. Investigations are ongoing.
Finnish Police Link Oil Tanker to Undersea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities detained the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, due to damage consistent with its anchor causing damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable between Finland and Estonia on Christmas Day. Investigations are ongoing.
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40% Bias Score
Year-End Market Summary: S&P 500 Gains Despite Late December Dip
On December 31st, 2024, Wall Street aimed to reverse a three-session decline, with the S&P 500 up 2.5% for Q4 despite a 2% December drop; the bond market closed early, and the year saw back-to-back 20%+ growth in the S&P 500, impacting Treasury yields and highlighting the AI revolution and a US Trea...
Year-End Market Summary: S&P 500 Gains Despite Late December Dip
On December 31st, 2024, Wall Street aimed to reverse a three-session decline, with the S&P 500 up 2.5% for Q4 despite a 2% December drop; the bond market closed early, and the year saw back-to-back 20%+ growth in the S&P 500, impacting Treasury yields and highlighting the AI revolution and a US Trea...
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24% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury in Major Cyberattack
On Tuesday, Chinese hackers stole several unclassified documents from the US Department of the Treasury after compromising a third-party software provider; the Treasury Department, along with the FBI and CISA, are investigating the incident, which follows the disclosure of a large-scale Chinese cybe...
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury in Major Cyberattack
On Tuesday, Chinese hackers stole several unclassified documents from the US Department of the Treasury after compromising a third-party software provider; the Treasury Department, along with the FBI and CISA, are investigating the incident, which follows the disclosure of a large-scale Chinese cybe...
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48% Bias Score
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned an Iranian IRGC subsidiary and a Russian GRU-linked organization for attempting to interfere in the November 5, 2024, US presidential election by using AI-generated disinformation to incite sociopolitical tensions and influence voters; Republican candidate Donal...
US Sanctions Iran, Russia for Election Interference
The US Treasury Department sanctioned an Iranian IRGC subsidiary and a Russian GRU-linked organization for attempting to interfere in the November 5, 2024, US presidential election by using AI-generated disinformation to incite sociopolitical tensions and influence voters; Republican candidate Donal...
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44% Bias Score
China Accused of Major Hack on U.S. Treasury
The Biden administration blamed China for a major cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and employee workstations on December 8th, raising concerns about global financial stability and prompting calls for stronger countermeasures against Chinese cyber espionag...
China Accused of Major Hack on U.S. Treasury
The Biden administration blamed China for a major cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and employee workstations on December 8th, raising concerns about global financial stability and prompting calls for stronger countermeasures against Chinese cyber espionag...
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60% Bias Score
Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Payroll System
On December 8th, a Chinese government-linked hacker breached the US Treasury Department's payroll system, accessing employee computers and non-sensitive documents via a vendor password compromise; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI and law enforcement.
Chinese Hacker Breaches US Treasury Payroll System
On December 8th, a Chinese government-linked hacker breached the US Treasury Department's payroll system, accessing employee computers and non-sensitive documents via a vendor password compromise; the Treasury Department is investigating with the FBI and law enforcement.
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44% Bias Score
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
Pro-Russia Hackers Target French Websites
On December 31, 2023, the pro-Russia hacking group NoName launched DDoS attacks against at least 23 French city and departmental websites, including Marseille and Haute-Garonne, in retaliation for France's support of Ukraine; the Paris prosecutor's office opened an investigation.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Man Arrested for Running Telegram Groups Distributing Non-Consensual Nude Images
A 35-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Belgium for managing Telegram groups distributing non-consensual nude photos and personal data of women and girls, earning €50 per membership; Belgian authorities removed the groups in September 2023 and are investigating further.
Dutch Man Arrested for Running Telegram Groups Distributing Non-Consensual Nude Images
A 35-year-old Dutch man was arrested in Belgium for managing Telegram groups distributing non-consensual nude photos and personal data of women and girls, earning €50 per membership; Belgian authorities removed the groups in September 2023 and are investigating further.
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40% Bias Score