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U.S. Sanctions Russian Broker for Trading Stolen Defense Cyber Tools

🗓 24 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Europe

The U.S. has sanctioned Russian national Sergey Zelenyuk and his company Operation Zero for buying cyber tools stolen from defense contractor L3Harris and selling them to foreign actors, exposing a global exploit marketplace.

Shadow Armies Online: The Rise of Non-State Actors in Cyberwarfare

🗓 24 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY

Non-state actors now rival nation-states in the cyber battlefield, leveraging technology and blurred loyalties to wage war, disrupt societies, and challenge global security norms.

Silent Weapons: How Nation-State Hackers Are Turning AI Models Into Engines of Hybrid Warfare

🗓 20 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Asia

Generative AI is now a core component of nation-state cyber operations, fueling faster, smarter, and more deceptive attacks while becoming a prized target itself. Learn how AI is reshaping the future of cyber conflict.

Silicon Valley Engineers Charged in High-Stakes Chip Espionage Case

🗓 20 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 North America

A trio of Silicon Valley engineers is accused of a daring plot to steal and smuggle processor security blueprints from Google and other tech firms, exposing serious insider threats in the semiconductor sector.

Dragons in the Ministry: China’s Suspected Cyber-Espionage Rocks Italy’s Security

🗓 20 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Europe

A dramatic cyber-espionage incident has shaken Italy’s Ministry of the Interior, exposing thousands of agents and raising alarms over Chinese state-sponsored hacking. Our investigation examines the actors, motives, and implications for European security.

Silent Infiltration: Chinese Cyberattack Exposes Italy’s Digos Agents

🗓 20 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Europe

A silent, targeted cyberattack attributed to Chinese APT groups breached Italy’s Interior Ministry, exposing the identities of Digos agents and shaking diplomatic relations. The case spotlights the growing importance of cybersecurity as a pillar of national sovereignty.

Inside the Bolt: China-Linked Hackers Exploit Dell Flaw with GrimBolt Malware

🗓 19 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Asia

A hardcoded password in Dell’s RecoverPoint backup software gave China-linked hackers total control, enabling them to deploy the advanced GrimBolt malware and threaten organizations’ disaster recovery capabilities. Here’s how it happened—and what you need to know to defend your systems.

Backdoor by Design: How Dell's Credential Flaw Fueled Cyber-Espionage

🗓 19 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Asia

A critical vulnerability in Dell’s RecoverPoint left enterprise networks exposed to Chinese nation-state hackers. Learn how a single hard-coded credential opened the door to years of cyber-espionage—and what it means for supply chain security.

Inside Singapore’s Cyber Siege: How Telcos Thwarted a Chinese Hacking Campaign

🗓 18 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Asia

An 11-month cyber battle saw Singapore’s telcos and government agencies repel a sophisticated Chinese hacking group. No data was stolen, no services disrupted—thanks to fast detection, public-private unity, and a bold move to name the culprits.

How State-Sponsored Hackers Exploit Google Gemini AI: The Inside Story

🗓 16 Feb 2026 · 👤 AGONY · 🌍 Asia

Google’s Gemini AI is fast becoming a cybercriminal’s weapon of choice. State-sponsored hackers are leveraging it for reconnaissance, malware creation, and fake information campaigns, according to a new Google report.

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