Chinese Hackers Infiltrate American Telecommunications Company in 2023

Chinese hackers infiltrated an American telecommunications company in the summer of 2023, raising questions about the timeline of China’s foothold in the American communications industry. The breach, discovered by corporate investigators, predates the publicly known Salt Typhoon espionage campaign.

Data Security Breach in Trump Administration

A hacker breached the communication service used by former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz, intercepting messages from various American officials, raising concerns about data security in the Trump administration. The breach included messages from disaster responders, customs officials, U.S. diplomatic staffers, White House staffer, and Secret Service members. The leaked data was provided by Distributed Denial of Secrets. TeleMessage, the messaging platform, has since been suspended. Federal agencies like State, DHS, and CDC have had contracts with TeleMessage in recent years.

Attempted Breach at Marine Corps Base Quantico

Two illegal immigrants from Jordan attempted to breach Marine Corps Base Quantico, were released on bond, and one was re-arrested by ICE. Concerns were raised about a potential terror attack 'dry run.'

Dismissal of Charges Against Jordanian Men for Attempted Quantico Breach

Two Jordanian men charged with unlawfully entering Marine Corps Base Quantico had their cases dismissed. The attempted breach raised concerns about border security and transparency in the Biden administration.

Telecom Company Breach Linked to China

A major breach of U.S. telecom companies occurred, with allegations linking China to the attack. Hackers intercepted sensitive surveillance data and private communications, including those of government and political figures. The breach is considered the worst telecom hack in U.S. history.

Russian Military Hackers' New Wi-Fi Hacking Technique

Russian military hackers used a new Wi-Fi hacking technique known as a “nearest neighbor attack” to breach a DC network remotely, without leaving Russian soil. This attack involved daisy-chaining network breaches via Wi-Fi and targeted high-value individuals for intelligence about Ukraine. The hackers were persistent and used compromised devices in neighboring networks to gain access to the target network. This technique represents a significant advancement in their hacking methods.

Security Measures at the Democratic National Convention

Additional security fences were installed outside the Democratic National Convention after demonstrators breached an outer perimeter fence. Pro-Palestinian protesters split off from a larger march, waving flags and chanting against US support for Israel. Thirteen people were arrested, and there were no major injuries reported.

Jordanian Illegal Immigrants Breach Marine Corps Base in Virginia

Two Jordanian illegal immigrants attempted to breach a Marine Corps base in Virginia in May, were released on bail, and charged with misdemeanor trespassing on military property.

Attempted Breach of President Biden's Medical Records

A junior Navy sailor attempted to access President Biden's medical records but was unable to do so. The sailor was disciplined, and the breach did not compromise the President's personal information.

Investigation into Jordanian Nationals Who Breached Military Base

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is investigating two Jordanian nationals who breached a military base in Virginia, both revealed to be illegal immigrants. ICE confirmed they entered the U.S. illegally and were arrested for trespassing.

ICE withholds identities of Jordanian nationals who breached Marine Corps base

ICE is not releasing the identities of two Jordanian nationals who attempted to breach a Marine Corps base in Virginia due to potential impact on their removal proceedings. Former officials suggest that the nationals may have an asylum claim pending, and releasing information could affect efforts to remove them.

Museum Security Breach in Munich

A museum in Munich fired an employee who snuck in and hung his own painting in the museum's modern art collection. The museum noticed the new artwork the next day and removed it. The employee faces possible property damage charges for drilling holes in the wall.

Conditional Amnesties in Northern Ireland

Britain offering conditional amnesties to ex-soldiers and militants involved in Northern Ireland's violence found to breach European Convention on Human Rights by Belfast's High Court.