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Italy blocks Chinese AI tool DeepSeek over privacy concerns
(Suzanne Smalley – The Record – 31 January 2024) Italy’s data protection authority on Thursday announced it has banned DeepSeek from operating in the country after the Chinese artificial intelligence company told regulators it does not fall under the purview of European data privacy laws. Garante, the Italian regulator, said DeepSeek’s statements are contrary to its understanding of the company’s operations. The agency has launched an investigation into the AI firm, it said in a press release. – https://therecord.media/italy-blocks-chinese-ai-tool-deepseek-over-privacy-concerns
DeepSeek Jailbreak Reveals Its Entire System Prompt
(Nate Nelson – Dark Reading – 31 January 2025) Researchers have tricked DeepSeek, the Chinese generative AI (GenAI) that debuted earlier this month to a whirlwind of publicity and user adoption, into revealing the instructions that define how it operates. DeepSeek, the new “it girl” in GenAI, was trained at a fractional cost of existing offerings, and as such has sparked competitive alarm across Silicon Valley. This has led to claims of intellectual property theft from OpenAI, and the loss of billions in market cap for AI chipmaker Nvidia. Naturally, security researchers have begun scrutinizing DeepSeek as well, analyzing if what’s under the hood is beneficent or evil, or a mix of both. And analysts at Wallarm just made significant progress on this front by jailbreaking it. – https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/deepseek-jailbreak-system-prompt
DeepSeek: Making Sense of the Reaction—and Overreaction
(Michael Froman – Council on Foreign Relations – 31 January 2025) CFR fellows weigh in on the global reaction to the release of Chinese AI model DeepSeek and what it means for U.S.-China competition. – https://www.cfr.org/article/deepseek-making-sense-reaction-and-overreaction
DeepSeek may be cheap AI, but Australian companies should beware
(Simeon Gilding – ASPI The Strategist – 31 January 2025) Amid the shocked reactions this week to the release of the Chinese artificial intelligence model, DeepSeek, the risk we should be most concerned about is the potential for the model to be misused to disrupt critical infrastructure and services. I wrote in 2023 about the many forms of Chinese AI-enabled technology we use that pump data back to China, where it is sorted by Chinese algorithms before it is sent back here. – https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/deepseek-may-be-cheap-ai-but-australian-companies-should-beware/
DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough Shakes Industry, Sparks NVIDIA Sell-Off
(James Dargan – AI Insider – 31 January 2025) DeepSeek’s new open-source AI reasoning model, R1, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, triggering a sell-off in NVIDIA stock and catapulting its consumer app to the top of app store rankings. Last month, DeepSeek revealed that it trained R1 using just 2,000 NVIDIA H800 GPUs over two months at a cost of $5.5 million — a fraction of what competitors spend on high-performance AI models. Last week, it published a paper showing R1 matches the performance of the world’s most advanced AI reasoning models, many of which rely on billions of dollars in AI chip investments. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/01/31/deepseeks-ai-breakthrough-shakes-industry-sparks-nvidia-sell-off/
Democracies should learn the TikTok lesson and restrict risky apps from day one
(Bethany Allen – ASPI The Interpreter – 31 January 2025) With its recent halt on implementing a legally mandated ban on TikTok, the United States is learning the hard way that when it comes to Chinese technology, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The US and like-minded democracies should no longer permit any social media platforms with direct ties to authoritarian governments with political censorship regimes to operate without restriction. – https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/democracies-should-learn-the-tiktok-lesson-and-restrict-risky-apps-from-day-one/
Expanding national security risks from foreign-manufactured hardware
(Sameer Patil, Ayyappan Rajesh – Observer Research Foundation – 31 January 2025) According to recent reports, the Indian government has put the Internet of Things (IoT) modules manufactured by Chinese companies under scrutiny. These modules, part of the telecom network, enable wireless communication between IoT devices within the network. They can potentially be used for surveillance and espionage. With growing concerns over data vulnerabilities and potential foreign access, the Indian government is now acting against these devices, which had previously avoided scrutiny related to Chinese hardware. – https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/expanding-national-security-risks-from-foreign-manufactured-hardware
ESA and European Commission to Build Quantum-Secure Space Communications Network
(Matt Swayne – Quantum Insider – 31 January 2025) The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission finalized their agreement on the European Quantum Communication Infrastructure (EuroQCI), enabling the development of a quantum-secure network across Europe. EuroQCI will use quantum key distribution (QKD) to enhance cybersecurity for critical government data and infrastructure by detecting interception attempts through quantum physics principles. ESA is leading the space-based component of EuroQCI through the Scylight program, including the Eagle-1 satellite, set to launch in 2026 to expand quantum-secure communications beyond terrestrial fiber networks. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/01/31/esa-and-european-commission-to-build-quantum-secure-space-communications-network/
Poland Advances Development of Military Quantum Computer Prototype, Source Says
(Cierra Choucair – Quantum Insider – 30 January 2025) Poland is advancing the development of a military quantum computer, with completion expected by the end of the year, according to the Cyberspace Defense Forces. A consortium led by the Warsaw University of Technology is developing the machine with funding from the National Center for Research and Development to strengthen Poland’s quantum capabilities in cryptography and cryptanalysis. The project prioritizes domestic development of both hardware and software, ensuring Poland remains a quantum technology developer while enhancing cybersecurity through innovations like quantum key distribution. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/01/30/poland-advances-development-of-military-quantum-computer-prototype-source-says/
Trump’s AI Ambitions: Strategic Priority Meets Complex Reality
(Kevin Frazier – RUSI – 30 January 2025) In the early days of his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has made AI a cornerstone of his technological agenda, marking a decisive shift in the US’s approach to AI development. Yet beneath the bold proclamations of intent to achieve ‘AI dominance’ lies a complex web of political, technical and social challenges that may complicate the administration’s ambitious vision. The rescission of the Biden administration’s 2023 executive order on AI safety represents more than a mere policy reversal – it signals a fundamental realignment of US priorities in the global AI race. Where Biden sought to establish guardrails for responsible AI development, Trump’s approach appears to prioritise speed and competitive advantage, particularly vis-à-vis China. This strategic pivot is perhaps best exemplified by the White House announcement of the Stargate Project, a private sector collaboration between OpenAI, SoftBank and other tech giants that brings Silicon Valley’s innovative capacity under the umbrella of national strategic interests. If the Project realises its stated aims, more than $500 billion worth of investment will pour into data centres over the next four years. – https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/trumps-ai-ambitions-strategic-priority-meets-complex-reality
Britain and Türkiye to Deepen Scientific Collaboration, Including Focus on Quantum Technologies
(Cierra Choucair – Quantum Insider – 30 January 2025) Britain and Türkiye will launch their first Science and Innovation Week in 2025, bringing together researchers to collaborate on quantum technologies, AI, cancer treatment, and sustainable construction. The partnership builds on existing research efforts, including the Newton-Katip Celebi Fund and the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF), which have supported 561 joint projects and 30 new initiatives in 2024. A newly established Science Committee will facilitate dialogue among researchers, government representatives, and industry leaders, strengthening ties through EU programs like Horizon Europe and innovation networks such as Eureka. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/01/30/britain-and-turkiye-to-deepen-scientific-collaboration-including-focus-on-quantum-technologies/
Can Europe and the US under Trump find unity in cybersecurity?
(Celien De Stercke, Artem Galushko – Binding Hook – 29 January 2025) The re-election of Donald Trump has added pressure to the already strained relationship between Europe and the US. Mutual digital interdependence offers a critical opportunity to strengthen ties through shared cybersecurity efforts, fostering resilience and cooperation in an increasingly fragmented world. – https://bindinghook.com/articles-binding-edge/can-europe-and-the-us-under-trump-find-unity-in-cybersecurity/
The world should take the prospect of Chinese tech dominance seriously, and start preparing now
(William Matthews – Chatham House – 29 January 2025) Chinese AI company DeepSeek’s breakthrough model tanked US tech stocks this week, as it became clear that it rivals the performance of Western models like ChatGPT – but was reportedly developed at a fraction of the cost. Earlier in the month, US users of China’s TikTok, anticipating a ban, fled to the closest alternative – another Chinese social media app called Xiaohongshu. And on the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, China’s EAST reactor set a new record for sustainable fusion power. – https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/01/world-should-take-prospect-chinese-tech-dominance-seriously-and-start-preparing-now
With Stargate, will the US win the AI race?
(Charlie Edwards – IISS – 29 January 2025) Donald Trump launched his second presidential term with the announcement of a US$500 billion initiative to build the physical and virtual infrastructure needed to support developments in artificial intelligence (AI). The Stargate initiative has attracted much attention, including questions over its financing, but its goal is more prosaic. The initiative is Donald Trump’s attempt to unify the private and public sectors in a common mission and reduce the political hurdles and infrastructure bottlenecks that stymied progress under his predecessor. The AI ambitions of the United States, China and the European Union are constrained by insufficient underlying infrastructure, including old national energy grids; inadequate data centres; and unreliable and unsustainable energy supplies. But the competition for AI dominance may increasingly come to be defined by states’ sovereign AI capabilities and their ability to export them. – https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis/2025/01/with-stargate-will-the-us-win-the-ai-race/
Frontiers
Quantum Computing is a Long-Term Cybersecurity Risk, But Deserves Immediate Attention, Analysts Report
(Matt Swayne – Quantum Insider – 1 February 2025) A new MITRE report concludes that quantum computers will not break high-security encryption for decades but warns that the U.S. must act now to secure sensitive data against future quantum decryption threats. The study estimates that a quantum computer capable of breaking RSA-2048 encryption is unlikely before 2055-2060, though some experts argue it could arrive by 2035 with advances in error correction and algorithm design. MITRE urges immediate action on post-quantum cryptography, monitoring adversarial quantum programs, and securing the quantum supply chain to maintain U.S. technological and security leadership. – https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/02/01/quantum-computing-is-a-long-term-cybersecurity-risk-but-deserves-immediate-attention-analysts-report/
AI Simulates 500 Million Years of Evolution to Design Shiny New Proteins
(Matt Swayne – AI Insider – 31 January 2025) Researchers used an AI model, ESM3, to simulate 500 million years of evolution and generate functional proteins. The model was trained on billions of protein sequences and structures, enabling it to design new proteins with unique functions. AI-generated proteins could accelerate drug discovery, synthetic biology, and industrial applications, though real-world validation is needed. – https://theaiinsider.tech/2025/01/31/ai-simulates-500-million-years-of-evolution-to-design-shiny-new-proteins/
$30 DeepSeek dupe? US scientists claim to duplicate AI model for peanuts
(Kaif Shaikh – Interesting Engineering – 31 January 2025) A group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, claims they’ve managed to reproduce the core technology behind DeepSeek’s headline-grabbing AI at a total cost of roughly $30. The news is another twist in a quickly developing narrative about whether building state-of-the-art AI demands colossal budgets or if far more affordable alternatives have been overlooked by tech’s biggest players. DeepSeek made waves recently by introducing R1, an AI model that claims to replicate the functions of ChatGPT and other costly systems at just a fraction of the training expense typically seen in Silicon Valley. – https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-researchers-recreate-deepseek-for-peanuts
US nuclear labs to get OpenAI’s support on supercomputer for security, research
(Sujita Sinha – Interesting Engineering – 31 January 2025) Los Alamos National Laboratory and OpenAI unveiled a powerful partnership aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, including reducing the risk of nuclear war and securing nuclear materials and weapons worldwide. The collaboration will see OpenAI’s latest AI models installed on Los Alamos’ Venado supercomputer, a machine built to handle some of the most critical challenges humanity faces. – https://interestingengineering.com/science/us-national-labs-partner-with-openai
Apple joins forces with SpaceX for iOS 18.3, introducing Starlink to iPhones
(Kapil Kajal – Interesting Engineering – 30 January 2025) In an unexpected collaboration, Apple has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and T-Mobile US to integrate support for the Starlink satellite network into its latest iPhone operating system. This development introduces a new alternative to Apple’s existing satellite communication service, marking a significant shift in the tech landscape. Quoting insiders familiar with the situation, Bloomberg reported that the tech giants have been conducting tests on iPhones using the Starlink service developed by Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp. – https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/apple-spacex-ios-18-starlink
US: Chevron plans 4GW natural gas plants to meet AI’s soaring power demand
(Kapil Kajal – Interesting Engineering – 29 January 2025) Engine No. 1 and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have announced establishing a strategic partnership to develop scalable and reliable power solutions for data centers across the United States, specifically powered by domestic natural gas. The initiative is seen as a response to the growing energy demands of the digital economy, particularly as artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes increasingly integral in various sectors. With the backdrop of the Trump Administration’s support for energy investments, this collaboration is intended to build the first multi-gigawatt power plant co-located with data centers, a project they hope will come to fruition during Trump’s anticipated second term. – https://interestingengineering.com/energy/chevron-natural-gas-power-plants
Governance and Legislation
OpenAI brings its large language models to Energy’s national labs
(Alexandra Kelley – NextGov – 31 January 2025) OpenAI announced on Thursday that it signed an agreement with all 17 of the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories to provide them with access to its reasoning large language models to support breakthrough discoveries for a bevy of applications. “Sharing our technology with the nation’s top scientists aligns with our mission of building [artificial generative intelligence] to benefit humanity, and we believe the U.S. government is a critical partner to achieve this goal,” the announcement said. – https://www.nextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2025/01/openai-brings-its-large-language-models-energys-national-labs/402651/?oref=ng-homepage-river
5 things government agencies must consider for a holistic approach to next generation digital transformation
(Rujuta Waknis, Indunil Ranaviraja – NextGov – 31 January 2025) Given the arrival of a new White House administration, federal agencies should view this moment as an opportunity to alter their approach to digital transformation to ensure they maximize the benefits promised by new and integrated technology. If the initial phase of government digital transformation meant deploying new software to automate old processes, the next generation of transformation initiatives will integrate five critical components – application modernization, AI, cybersecurity, customer experience and management consulting – to give agencies an opportunity to reimagine their organizations and processes in a more holistic way. – https://www.nextgov.com/ideas/2025/01/5-things-government-agencies-must-consider-holistic-approach-next-generation-digital-transformation/402441/?oref=ng-homepage-river
How Privacy Pros Are Navigating the Gordian Knot of Digital Law
(Joe Jones, Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig – Infosecurity Magazine – 31 January 2025) The socio-technological systems and regulatory structures through which we govern digital technologies have become entangled. Every thread of progress seems to add another layer of complexity rather than build a pathway, entrapping those ill-equipped to navigate the overlapping strands. At the heart of this growing tangle lies the digital governance paradox: the advent and proliferation of new laws and policies – governance on the books – makes on-the-ground implementation of privacy governance more difficult for organizations. The ability for privacy professionals to navigate this challenging regulatory web is imperative, urgent and one that organizations do not have the luxury of time to address. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/opinions/privacy-pros-knot-digital-law/
DHS watchdog investigating TSA’s use of facial recognition
(Edward Graham – NextGov – 31 Januart 2025) The Department of Homeland Security’s top watchdog is investigating the growing use of facial recognition technology in the security screening process at U.S. airports, a Democratic lawmaker announced on Friday. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and a bipartisan group of senators previously sent a letter to DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari in November calling for a thorough review of the Transportation Security Administration’s deployment of biometric technologies to verify travelers’ identities “from both an authorities and privacy perspective.” – https://www.nextgov.com/modernization/2025/01/dhs-watchdog-investigating-tsas-use-facial-recognition/402666/?oref=ng-homepage-river
Data Protection Frameworks of India and the US: Data Sovereignty vs Market Flexibility
(Khyati Singh – Manohar Parrikar Institute – 30 January 2025) The proliferation of digital technologies and the concomitant expansion of data-driven services have necessitated the development of robust personal data protection frameworks globally. As nations grapple with these challenges, two distinct approaches have emerged: India’s comprehensive, centralised framework represented by the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, and the United States’ sector-specific, market-driven approach. While India has chosen to implement a unified data protection framework with strong emphasis on data sovereignty, the United States continues to rely on a patchwork of sector-specific regulations and state laws, reflecting its preference for market flexibility over centralised control. – https://www.idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief/data-protection-frameworks-of-india-and-the-us-data-sovereignty-vs-market-flexibility/
Defense, Intelligence, and War
Navy ops centers need AI to sift through troves of intel data
(Lauren C. Williams – NextGov – 31 January 2025) Future naval battles could hinge on how quickly information warfare officers analyze and send information from maritime operations centers to the fleet, the chief of the U.S. Navy has said. And while AI can help with that, there are some caveats, said a top naval intelligence official. – https://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2025/01/navy-ops-centers-need-ai-sift-through-troves-intel-data/402659/?oref=ng-homepage-river
Modern warfare in the Middle East: Intelligence versus forward defence
(Kabir Taneja – Observer Research Foundation – 31 January 2025) The Israel-Iran conflict over the past fifteen months is a case study that emphasises the continued importance of human intelligence in modern warfare, exposing the gaps in new technologies. – https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/modern-warfare-in-the-middle-east-intelligence-versus-forward-defence
Competitive Electronic Warfare in Modern Land Operations
(Jack Watling, Noah Sylvia – RUSI – 30 January 2025) The electrification of the battlefield to the point where every soldier carries electronic equipment has greatly improved the ability to coordinate land formations and situational awareness, and therefore the tempo and lethality of land forces. This has also created a pervasive presence within and dependency on the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). A force’s competence in manoeuvring in the EMS and its ability to disrupt or deny enemy manoeuvre in the EMS are therefore determining factors in its competitiveness. This means that electronic warfare (EW) has shifted from being a niche force multiplier to become an all-arms concern. This paper outlines what has changed in EW operations and assesses how this should impact force design within NATO militaries. – https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/occasional-papers/competitive-electronic-warfare-modern-land-operations
Space Capabilities to Support Military Operations in the European Theatre
(Alexander Bollfrass, Ester Sabatino, Chelsey Wiley – IISS – 30 January 2025) The war in Ukraine has underscored the strategic utility of space in modern conflict. Satellite-based assets have proven critical for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), communications and cyber operations. Russia’s pre-emptive cyber attack on Ukraine’s Viasat system demonstrated the extension of conflict in space and the vulnerability of space- based systems to non-kinetic threats, emphasising the need for resilience and redundancy in space capabilities. This research report analyses selected European national defence policies and plans to advance their approaches to space and space capability in support of terrestrial military operations, and reveals disparities in ambition and capacity across the continent. It further examines the limited but growing role of international partnerships and cooperation through the European Union and NATO, as well as individual national approaches to integrating commercial space capabilities for military uses. A comparison with the United States highlights gaps in European capabilities and coordination and shows that the examined national approaches to space are aimed at the incremental creation and improvement of sovereign space capabilities. – https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2025/space-capabilities-to-support-military-operations-in-the-european-theatre/
The India–US Partnership on Sonobuoys
(R. Vignesh – Manohar Parrikar Institute – 30 January 2025) India and the US established the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) on 24 May 2022. The iCET envisages the co-development and joint manufacture of technologies across a range of domains including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing, semiconductors, telecommunications, defence and space. During the visit of the outgoing US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan to India in January 2025, a range of initiatives were announced for producing tangible deliverables under the iCET framework. Among these initiatives is the first-of-its-kind partnership on co-production of sonobuoys for enhancing Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) capabilities of both nations. In December 2020, the then Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh highlighted the strengthening of UDA and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities as key focus areas of the Indian Navy, in response to a question on the growing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). – https://www.idsa.in/publisher/comments/the-india-us-partnership-on-sonobuoys/
Security
Regional healthcare systems report data breaches affecting more than 1.5 million
(Jonathan Greig – The Record – 31 January 2025) Two healthcare networks reported data breaches this week that will impact more than 1.5 million people. Connecticut’s Community Health Center Inc. and California’s NorthBay Healthcare Corporation filed breach notifications with regulators in multiple states warning that breaches last year exposed troves of patient data including healthcare data, financial information, Social Security numbers and more. – https://therecord.media/connecticut-california-healthcare-networks-data-breaches
International Operation Dismantles Cracked and Nulled Cybercrime Hubs
(James Coker – Infosecurity Magazine – 31 January 2025) A major law enforcement operation has taken down two of the world’s largest cybercrime forums, Cracked and Nulled. The global operation was led by German authorities and supported by eight countries, including the US, France and Australia, as well as Europol. It took place from 28-30 January, 2025. – https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/operation-dismantles-cracked/
WhatsApp accuses Paragon of targeting about 90 users with spyware
(Suzanne Smalley – The Record – 31 January 2025) WhatsApp on Friday accused the commercial surveillance company Paragon of targeting about 90 of its users with spyware. The Meta-owned messaging platform said it believes the targets include journalists and members of civil society. The company said it had disrupted the attack vector, which involved a malicious PDF file that was sent to intended victims. – https://therecord.media/whatsapp-paragon-spyware-targeting-users
FDA, CISA warn of backdoor in popular patient monitor used by US hospitals
(Jonathan Greig – The Record – 31 January 2025) Federal agencies are warning hospitals of a backdoor discovered in a popular line of patient monitors sold by Chinese company Contec. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released warnings on Thursday about an embedded function they found in the firmware of the Contec CMS8000 — hardware used to display information like vital signs, temperature, heartbeat and blood pressure. Contec Medical is a medical device company based in Hebei, China. The affected patient monitors are “used in medical settings in the U.S. and European Union,” CISA said. – https://therecord.media/contec-cms8000-firmware-backdoor-fda-cisa-warning
Former Polish justice minister arrested in sprawling spyware probe
(Suzanne Smalley – The Record – 31 January 2025) Polish police on Friday arrested the country’s former justice minister, alleging that he signed off on the use of government money to pay for spyware used to snoop on opposition leaders and supervised cases where the technology was deployed. The arrest of Zbigniew Ziobro — who was justice minister from 2015 to 2023 — follows the arrest earlier this week of the country’s former Internal Security Agency chief Piotr Pogonowski, according to local news reports. – https://therecord.media/poland-spyware-former-justice-minister-arrested
Insurance firm Globe Life to warn 850,000 of potential data theft following extortion attempt
(Jonathan Greig – The Record – 31 January 2025) About 850,000 customers of insurance firm Globe Life are being warned of a data breach after the company told regulators about an extortion attempt by hackers. In an updated filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company said an investigation into the October 2024 incident revealed that hackers breached databases “maintained by a small number of independent agency owners.” – https://therecord.media/globe-life-updated-sec-filing-hackers-extortion-data-breach
Hackers use fake wedding invitations to spread Android malware in Southeast Asia
(Daryna Antoniuk – The Record – 31 January 2025) Cybercriminals are using fake wedding invitations targeting users in Malaysia and Brunei to distribute a newly discovered Android malware called Tria. Since mid-2024, the attackers have been spreading the malware through private and group chats on Telegram and WhatsApp, inviting users to weddings and prompting them to install a mobile app to receive the invitation, according to a report published Thursday by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. – https://therecord.media/hackers-wedding-invitations-southeast-asia
Tata Technologies reports ransomware attack to Indian stock exchange
(Jonathan Greig – The Record – 31 January 2025) Indian multinational engineering company Tata Technologies recently dealt with a ransomware attack that prompted the shutdown of several IT systems. In a statement to Recorded Future News, the company said it immediately launched an investigation after the cyberattack was discovered. “There has been no disruption to our operations, and we continue to deliver services to our customers seamlessly,” a spokesperson said. – https://therecord.media/tata-ransomware-attack-report-incident
Pakistan-based cybercrime network dismantled by US, Dutch authorities
(Daryna Antoniuk – The Record – 31 January 2025) U.S. and Dutch law enforcement agencies have seized dozens of domains linked to a Pakistan-based cybercrime network operated by a group known as Saim Raza. The group, also tracked under the name HeartSender, has been using these websites since at least 2020 to sell hacking tools — including phishing kits, scam pages and email extractors — to thousands of customers worldwide, according to a statement from the Justice Department. – https://therecord.media/pakistan-cybercrime-busted-dutch-doj