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Chinese military unit infiltrated Motorola Solutions computers in 2017, U.S. government claims

Members of a signals-intelligence unit of the Chinese military accessed Motorola Solutions’ computer network and downloaded more than 1,000 documents—including competitive intelligence about LMR manufacturer Hytera Communications—in 2017, according to a U.S. government indictment and other legal briefings. In 2017, Jia Wei was a member of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)—the military of the People’s […]

Feds probe China-linked attacks on US telecom networks

Federal authorities said they are investigating China-linked attacks on U.S. telecom networks in the wake of reports that hackers conducted a broad espionage campaign, targeting senior elected officials and candidates. “After the FBI identified specific malicious activity targeting the sector, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency immediately notified affected companies, rendered technical […]

Fortinet zero-day attack spree hits at least 50 customers

Attackers are actively exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s network and security management tool FortiManager, according to security researchers and federal authorities. The earliest exploitation was on June 27, and at least 50 organizations across various industries have been impacted to date, Mandiant said in a Wednesday blog post. Fortinet disclosed active exploitation of CVE-2024-47575, which has […]

Nearly 100 utilities’ credit ratings downgraded since 2020 as wildfire risks grow

Increased wildfire risk has contributed to nearly 100 utility company credit downgrades since 2020, according to a report by global consulting firm Charles River Associates. Lower credit ratings have made it more difficult for utilities to borrow money while insurance and wildfire mitigation costs have increased, the report states. These costs have largely been passed on to […]

Real-time crime center helps Glendale (Ariz.) police ‘do more with less,’ chief says

Real-time crime center technology integrated with other resources can help improve public-safety agencies improve efficiency while enhancing the safety of citizens and first responders, according to Glendale (Ariz.) Police Department Chief Chris Briggs. Brigg said the Glendale Police Department has been operating its real-time crime center (RTCC) since 2018, when the center primarily received and […]
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