Mark Bruno

Mark Bruno

NXP Faces Prolonged Breach by Chimera Group

NXP faces prolonged breach by chimera group

On November 24, 2023, members of the Dutch press were told of a significant cybersecurity incident involving NXP, a Dutch microchip designer and manufacturer. Reports say that the company fell victim to Chinese hackers belonging to the ‘Chimera‘ group, who…

Australian Ports Sustain Major Cyber Attacks

ports managed by DP World Australia Come Under Attack

On Friday, November 10, 2023, a significant cybersecurity incident rattled major Australian ports managed by (Dubai Ports) DP World Australia, the nation’s largest container terminal operator. DP World handles 40% of maritime freight at the crucial ports of Melbourne, Sydney,…

An Anecdote About Maintaining An Index Of Suspicion When Analyzing Hacktivist Spaces

Verification is an essential principle in all journalism, but perhaps doubly so when delving into a world of questionable legality in online spaces. Finding leads on a cybercrime or cyberwarfare beat can be as simple as following some sketchy communication channels and seeing what makes waves in them. Unfortunately, the nature of the offenses require a lot of technical expertise to solidify attribution.