(CNN)Russian cyber actors are targeting organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development, according to a new warning by US, UK and Canadian security officials on Thursday that details activity by a Russian hacking group called APT29, which also goes by the name "the Dukes" or "Cozy Bear."An advisory published by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) details activity by the Russian hacking group and explicitly calls out efforts to target US, UK and Canadian vaccine research and development organizations. "APT29's campaign of malicious activity is ongoing, predominantly...…(CNN)Russian cyber actors are targeting organizations involved in coronavirus vaccine development, according to a new warning by US, UK and Canadian security officials on Thursday that details activity by a Russian hacking group called APT29, which also goes by the name "the Dukes" or "Cozy Bear."An advisory published by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) details activity by the Russian hacking group and explicitly calls out efforts to target US, UK and Canadian vaccine research and development organizations. "APT29's campaign of malicious activity is ongoing, predominantly...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach in an attack that is believed to be linked to Russia.“We can confirm there has been a breach in one of our bureaus,” the Commerce Department said in a statement to CNN. “We have asked CISA and the FBI to investigate, and we cannot comment further at this time.”The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency also confirmed the data security incident, telling CNN in a statement, “We have been working closely with our agency...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach in an attack that is believed to be linked to Russia.“We can confirm there has been a breach in one of our bureaus,” the Commerce Department said in a statement to CNN. “We have asked CISA and the FBI to investigate, and we cannot comment further at this time.”The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency also confirmed the data security incident, telling CNN in a statement, “We have been working closely with our agency...WW…

Washington (CNN)After infiltrating US government computer networks early last year as part of the SolarWinds data breach, then turned their attention to the very people whose job was to track them down. Over the course of a few months, as US officials remained unaware of the breach, hackers identified a handful of key cyber security officials and analysts who would be among the first to respond once the hack was detected, so-called 'threat hunters,' and attempted to access their email accounts, according to two sources familiar with the matter. While it is unclear if any of those accounts...…Washington (CNN)After infiltrating US government computer networks early last year as part of the SolarWinds data breach, then turned their attention to the very people whose job was to track them down. Over the course of a few months, as US officials remained unaware of the breach, hackers identified a handful of key cyber security officials and analysts who would be among the first to respond once the hack was detected, so-called 'threat hunters,' and attempted to access their email accounts, according to two sources familiar with the matter. While it is unclear if any of those accounts...WW…

Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is increasingly sounding the alarm over a series of that Microsoft said this week were linked to China. "This is an active threat," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday. "Everyone running these servers -- government, private sector, academia -- needs to act now to patch them." Psaki's warnings followed a by national security adviser Jake Sullivan Thursday evening that underscored how concerned the Biden administration is. He urged IT administrators nationwide to install software fixes immediately. Sullivan said the US government is...…Washington (CNN)The Biden administration is increasingly sounding the alarm over a series of that Microsoft said this week were linked to China. "This is an active threat," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Friday. "Everyone running these servers -- government, private sector, academia -- needs to act now to patch them." Psaki's warnings followed a by national security adviser Jake Sullivan Thursday evening that underscored how concerned the Biden administration is. He urged IT administrators nationwide to install software fixes immediately. Sullivan said the US government is...WW…

Washington (CNN)The two private jets used by a Saudi Arabian assassination squad that killed and allegedly dismembered journalist were owned by a company that less than a year prior had been seized by the Kingdom's powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, according to recently filed court documents seen by CNN.The documents, filed as part of a Canadian civil lawsuit earlier this year, are labeled "Top Secret" and signed by a Saudi minister who relayed the orders of the crown prince, the young de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia."According to the instruction of His Highness the Crown Prince,"...…Washington (CNN)The two private jets used by a Saudi Arabian assassination squad that killed and allegedly dismembered journalist were owned by a company that less than a year prior had been seized by the Kingdom's powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, according to recently filed court documents seen by CNN.The documents, filed as part of a Canadian civil lawsuit earlier this year, are labeled "Top Secret" and signed by a Saudi minister who relayed the orders of the crown prince, the young de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia."According to the instruction of His Highness the Crown Prince,"...WW…

(CNN)Microsoft has identified more than 40 of its customers around the world that had problematic versions of a third-party IT management program installed and that were specifically targeted by disclosed this week, The tech company said that 80% of those victims are in the US while the rest are in seven other countries: Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United Arab Emirates. "It's a certainty that the number and location of victims will keep growing," said Microsoft President Brad Smith, who added that the company has worked to notify the affected...…(CNN)Microsoft has identified more than 40 of its customers around the world that had problematic versions of a third-party IT management program installed and that were specifically targeted by disclosed this week, The tech company said that 80% of those victims are in the US while the rest are in seven other countries: Canada, Mexico, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United Arab Emirates. "It's a certainty that the number and location of victims will keep growing," said Microsoft President Brad Smith, who added that the company has worked to notify the affected...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Trump administration prevented from meeting with its counterparts at Pentagon intelligence agencies this week, according to a former senior intelligence official familiar with intelligence transition discussions.The slowdown means the to meet with officials from the military intelligence agencies within the Defense Department – including the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency – even as all other meetings by Biden review teams appear to be happening smoothly now after weeks of delay.The Pentagon denies any effort...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Trump administration prevented from meeting with its counterparts at Pentagon intelligence agencies this week, according to a former senior intelligence official familiar with intelligence transition discussions.The slowdown means the to meet with officials from the military intelligence agencies within the Defense Department – including the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency – even as all other meetings by Biden review teams appear to be happening smoothly now after weeks of delay.The Pentagon denies any effort...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump is increasingly isolated in his claims of election fraud as a growing number of senior administration officials are either directly contradicting his baseless allegations or refusing to echo them.As the President continues to deny the reality that he lost, his head of intelligence now says that Trump’s claims of voter fraud, which have been roundly debunked, are being taken and amplified by foreign adversaries.Their goal is “to undermine public confidence in our democratic processes,” John Ratcliffe, the Director of National...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President Donald Trump is increasingly isolated in his claims of election fraud as a growing number of senior administration officials are either directly contradicting his baseless allegations or refusing to echo them.As the President continues to deny the reality that he lost, his head of intelligence now says that Trump’s claims of voter fraud, which have been roundly debunked, are being taken and amplified by foreign adversaries.Their goal is “to undermine public confidence in our democratic processes,” John Ratcliffe, the Director of National...WW…

(CNN)When President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced members of his on Tuesday, there were significant gaps on stage: proposed leaders for the Pentagon and the CIA.At both agencies, Biden is considering contenders with deep experience in their fields and a track record in Washington -- but some of his candidates are also spurring dissent from corners of the Democratic Party that could make the President-elect's choices a more complicated matter.Biden TransitionFor weeks, observers have speculated that Biden would entrust the Department of Defense to the veteran Pentagon official Michèle...…(CNN)When President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced members of his on Tuesday, there were significant gaps on stage: proposed leaders for the Pentagon and the CIA.At both agencies, Biden is considering contenders with deep experience in their fields and a track record in Washington -- but some of his candidates are also spurring dissent from corners of the Democratic Party that could make the President-elect's choices a more complicated matter.Biden TransitionFor weeks, observers have speculated that Biden would entrust the Department of Defense to the veteran Pentagon official Michèle...WW…

Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump's order of a further from Afghanistan and Iraq is the latest foreign policy move on a growing list in his final weeks in office that are meant to limit President-elect Joe Biden's options before he takes office in January.The White House has directed newly installed acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller to focus his attention in the remaining weeks on cyber and irregular warfare, with a focus on China in particular, an administration official tells CNN. It is contemplating new terrorist designations in Yemen that could complicate efforts to...…Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump's order of a further from Afghanistan and Iraq is the latest foreign policy move on a growing list in his final weeks in office that are meant to limit President-elect Joe Biden's options before he takes office in January.The White House has directed newly installed acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller to focus his attention in the remaining weeks on cyber and irregular warfare, with a focus on China in particular, an administration official tells CNN. It is contemplating new terrorist designations in Yemen that could complicate efforts to...WW…