Below is a summary of incidents from over the last months. For the full list, click the download link at the end of this article.
January 2025: Suspected Russian hackers executed spearphishing attacks against Kazakh diplomatic entities. Attackers imbedded malicious code within diplomatic documents, including one allegedly outlining an agreement between Germany and several Central Asian countries, for cyber espionage purposes.
January 2025: A pro-Russian hacking group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting Italian government websites, including ministries, public services, and transportation platforms in cities like Rome and Palermo. The attack was reportedly a response to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where she reiterated support for Ukraine.
January 2025: Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine surged by nearly 70% in 2024, with 4,315 incidents targeting critical infrastructure, including government services, the energy sector, and defense-related entities. Ukraine’s cybersecurity agency reported that attackers aimed to steal sensitive data and disrupt operations, with tactics such as malware distribution, phishing, and account compromises.
January 2025: Cyberattacks on Taiwan by Chinese groups doubled to 2.4 million daily attempts in 2024, primarily targeting government systems and telecommunications firms, according to Taiwan’s National Security Bureau. Attackers aimed to steal sensitive data and disrupt critical infrastructure, with successful attacks rising by 20% compared to 2023.
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