cyberattacks

Cyberattacks from China-based entities are increasing, targeting beyond technology as the U.S. AI competition intensifies, according to analysts.

Public hospital employees in Israel can no longer access external AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini due to cyber safety concerns. The Health Ministry warned of potential cyberattacks and leaks of sensitive medical information.

Montenegro arrested an Iranian-Turkish national linked to Iran, with the FBI assisting in the detention. The individual is accused of cyberattacks on US infrastructure that allegedly caused billions in damages.

President Trump has repeatedly criticized a surveillance law while also supporting its use as an intelligence tool to counter terrorism, cyberattacks, and other threats. His stance reflects a contradictory approach to the law's role in national security.

Ireland faces security concerns as it prepares to assume the EU presidency amid rising threats like cyberattacks and infrastructure sabotage. The country's low defense spending (0.2% of GDP) and past incidents, such as drones near Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s aircraft in December, have raised doubts about its ability to protect EU summits and critical infrastructure.

SoftBank Group Corp. and OpenAI are launching a joint cybersecurity service to protect Japan’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. The service, targeting the nation’s top 3,000 companies, uses AI to diagnose vulnerabilities and provide patches. The initiative was announced by SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and OpenAI’s Mark Chen, with Sam Altman absent due to a personal reason.

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against cyberattacks. The service aims to address the growing threat of cyberattacks.

SoftBank Group Corp. is launching an OpenAI-powered cybersecurity service to protect Japan's critical infrastructure, targeting the nation's top 3,000 companies. CEO Masayoshi Son described Japan's cyberattack vulnerability as a 'crisis,' while OpenAI's Mark Chen attended the launch in place of Sam Altman, who provided a video message due to a family emergency.

SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a cybersecurity service using OpenAI technology to address Japan's vulnerability to cyberattacks, targeting 3,000 companies in critical infrastructure. The service, developed through a 50:50 joint venture with OpenAI named SB OAI Japan, will diagnose and patch security weaknesses. OpenAI's Sam Altman was absent from the launch due to the birth of his daughter, with Mark Chen representing the company instead.

The FBI has built a replica small town in Alabama to serve as a cyber training ground for simulating real-world cyberattacks. The facility is designed to provide hands-on experience in responding to cybersecurity threats.

The U.S. National Security Agency is reportedly preparing to use Anthropic's Mythos AI model in cyberattacks, despite a federal prohibition on employing the AI model developer.

Anthropic found that approximately 67% of banned accounts used AI to prepare for cyberattacks. The AI firm analyzed a year of AI-enabled cyber threats, revealing malicious actors are increasingly leveraging AI to become more dangerous.

Hybrid non-kinetic warfare, involving cyberattacks, sabotage, and disinformation, is increasingly used by threat actors to destabilize adversaries without direct military confrontation. Iran and Russia have targeted critical infrastructure in the US and Europe, while disinformation campaigns aim to divide societies and influence political outcomes.

Cyberattacks by a neo-Nazi-infested criminal gang are funding violence and widespread crimes. The article highlights how security failures enable these attacks to generate resources for further criminal activities.

A Romanian national was sentenced to 56 months in federal prison for hacking into an Oregon state government computer network and conducting cyberattacks targeting multiple U.S. victims.

The Netherlands seized 800 servers and arrested two individuals for their involvement in aiding cyberattacks. The operation targeted infrastructure used to facilitate malicious cyber activities, marking a significant law enforcement action against cybercrime.

Dutch financial crime investigators (FIOD) arrested two men and seized 800 servers from a web hosting company that facilitated cyberattacks, interference operations, and disinformation campaigns. The operation targeted infrastructure that enabled malicious cyber activities across multiple threat vectors.

Law enforcement, led by Europol, has shut down a VPN service that was used by approximately two dozen ransomware gangs to conduct cyberattacks while maintaining anonymity. Despite the service's promise of complete anonymity for users, Europol successfully identified the VPN users and notified them of their identification.

Trump reported that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed cybersecurity issues, including US and Chinese cyberattacks and spying activities. The conversation appears to address bilateral concerns about cyber operations between the two nations.

Palo Alto warns that AI-driven cyberattacks will become the new norm in months, putting pressure on cybersecurity teams to improve defenses against increasingly sophisticated AI models and faster cyberattacks. The rise of AI is expected to lead to more complex attacks. Cybersecurity teams must step up their defenses.

A webinar will be held to discuss why security alone is not enough to stop modern cyberattacks. The session will explore how organizations can improve cyber resilience by combining security, backups, and recovery planning. This approach aims to enhance overall defense against modern threats.

A webinar will discuss how organizations can reduce the impact of modern cyberattacks by combining security, backups, and recovery planning. The event aims to explore the limitations of prevention alone in protecting against modern attacks. It will focus on a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

Anthropic CEO warns of a cyber risk window as AI uncovers software flaws, raising the risk of faster cyberattacks. Experts warn that AI is exposing software bugs at scale. This increases the vulnerability to cyber threats.

Cloudflare reported significant internet disruptions in Q1 2026 caused by government shutdowns, power outages, and cyberattacks. Iran experienced two internet blackouts, AWS faced drone attacks, and TalkTalk had an unresolved technical incident.

BleepingComputer will host a webinar on April 30 at 2:00 PM ET with Flare and Tammy Harper to discuss identifying early warning signs of cyberattacks before they escalate. The session aims to help security teams proactively detect threats.

The volume of cyberattacks targeting Africa declined by 22% in the past year, with attackers shifting their focus to other regions, notably Latin America.

UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CEO Richard Horne warns that China's state-sponsored cyberattacks are highly sophisticated and pose a significant threat, positioning China as Britain's peer competitor in cyberspace. He cautions against relying on the cheapest cybersecurity contractors to defend against such threats.

The article highlights the rapid evolution of cyberattacks, particularly phishing, and emphasizes the need for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to integrate security and recovery strategies to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity. A webinar is promoted to address these challenges.

U.S. officials warn of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers, with a new FBI report revealing $21 billion in cybercrime losses last year. A cybersecurity firm demonstrates how hackers are leveraging AI to breach networks and advises on protective measures.

Russian cyberattacks on the UK surged by 1,586% in a year following Britain's support for Ukraine in the war. The article links the escalation to geopolitical tensions and increased cyber threats against the UK.

Nearly 4,000 U.S. industrial devices, including Rockwell Automation's programmable logic controllers, were targeted by Iranian-linked cyberattacks. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure networks exposed to the internet.

The cybersecurity community is monitoring whether Iranian hackers will adhere to a ceasefire that does not explicitly name or involve them. The article questions if such ceasefires effectively reduce cyberattacks based on historical context.

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, outlines a comprehensive blueprint for AI governance, emphasizing urgent regulatory and tax reforms to address risks like cyberattacks and biological threats. The proposal includes a Public Wealth Fund, robot taxes, and AI access rights, comparing the need for action to historical social contracts like the New Deal.

The Justice Department announced actions against Russian state-sponsored cyber criminal groups. Ukrainian national Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova was charged for her involvement in conducting cyberattacks and computer intrusions.

Japanese banks are preparing for anticipated cyberattacks this fall following the emergence of the Mythos threat. Financial institutions are implementing enhanced security measures to defend against potential breaches linked to the identified cyber risk.

Top Japanese banks are implementing OpenAI's new model to enhance cybersecurity and defend against cyberattacks.