13 articles tagged with "Nation State"
Russian-linked GREYVIBE threat actor deploys AI-generated malware including PhantomRelay and LegionRelay against Ukrainian military and government targets. WithSecure analysis reveals the group's OPSEC failures.
SHADOW-EARTH-053, GLITTER CARP, and SEQUIN CARP target Asian governments, journalists, and activists across Pakistan, Thailand, Poland, and 5 other nations with ShadowPad.
SentinelOne reveals fast16, a 2005 cyber sabotage framework targeting engineering software. The Lua-based malware corrupted high-precision calculations years before Stuxnet emerged.
Pakistan-linked APT36 uses LLM coding tools to mass-produce malware variants in Nim, Zig, and Crystal, targeting Indian government and embassies.
The EU sanctioned Integrity Technology Group, Anxun Information Technology, and Emennet Pasargad for cyberattacks against member states including the Paris Olympics.
The FBI confirms a sophisticated cyberattack targeted its internal wiretap and FISA warrant management system. Investigation ongoing with CISA and NSA involvement.
Government-grade iPhone exploits targeting iOS 13-17.2.1 now wielded by Russian spies and Chinese criminals. Lockdown Mode stops it cold.
Unit 42 details how Iran's Electronic Operations Room coordinated RipperSec and 60+ hacktivist groups claiming 150+ incidents in 72 hours during Operation Epic Fury.
Asia-based APT TGR-STA-1030 compromised 70+ government and critical infrastructure targets across 37 countries using eBPF rootkits and Cobalt Strike.
Chinese state hackers accessed email accounts of House staffers working on China, foreign affairs, and defense. The intrusion was discovered in December.
DPRK hackers stole $2B in cryptocurrency in 2025 alone. Understanding Lazarus Group's operations helps defend against state-sponsored financial theft.
Beyond CVSS scores, these vulnerabilities caused the most damage in 2025—from nation-state exploitation to mass ransomware campaigns and breaches affecting millions.
From the largest cryptocurrency heist in history to nation-state espionage campaigns targeting critical infrastructure, 2025 redefined the cyber threat landscape.