The advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as APT31, which Western governments have linked to China's state-sponsored espionage efforts, has been attributed to a series of cyberattacks targeting Russia's information technology (IT) sector. These attacks primarily focused on companies serving as contractors and integrators for government agencies, with activity spanning from late 2022 through 2025. Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies attributed the campaign to APT31 in a Novem
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Two Dutch teenage boys aged 17, reportedly used hacking devices to spy for Russia, have been arrested by the Politie on 29 September 2025. According to De Telegraaf, the two used a WiFi sniffer device near Europol and Eurojust offices, as well as the Canadian embassy in The Hague. Europol has confirmed the reports, and a spokesperson acknowledged the incident, noting there are no signs of a compromise on the agency’s systems. “We are in close contact with the Dutch authorities regarding this
This reads like a James Bond movie. Chinese scientists have been devising sophisticated ways to destroy Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, including using stealth submarines fitted with space-shooting lasers, amid Chinese government fears that the technology poses a risk to its strategic interests. As of 2025, China's military, specifically the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), is estimated to operate between 65 and 75 submarines. This fleet includes both nuclear-powered and diesel-el
