The intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics is becoming increasingly pronounced, with state-sponsored cyber operations being used as tools of political influence and conflict.

CERT-UA is currently tracking around 80 hacker groups, each with a code name and signature tactics. This intelligence enables Ukraine to anticipate attacks, inform partners, and develop timely countermeasures.

On August 20, China experienced a significant and deliberate disruption of outbound internet traffic. The disruption targeted TCP port 443, effectively severing access to global HTTPS services for over an hour.

According to a new report from Taiwan's National Security Bureau, Taiwanese government networks experienced an average daily of 2.4 million cyber-attacks in 2024, most of which were attributed to Chinese state-backed hackers.

The British government will launch a new Cyber Incident Response Capability (CIRC) to offer assistance to partner countries, including NATO allies, in dealing with cyberattacks.

Russia's RT news agency is involved in covert cyber operations to assist in military procurement and spread propaganda globally, according to the U.S. State Department. It has a cyber unit with operational capabilities linked to Russian intelligence.

Hackers from Russia and Belarus are increasingly targeting Latvian government and critical infrastructure websites in politically motivated cyberattacks, according to Latvian cybersecurity officials.

The Kremlin attributed the widespread website disruptions in Russia to a DDoS attack, but digital experts disagree, stating that it is unlikely to target all 2,000 Russian telecom operators simultaneously.

The UK and France will discuss the misuse of commercial cyber intrusion tools as part of the Pall Mall Process, aiming to address the irresponsible use of hacking tools like spyware.

The United Nations has unanimously passed its first cybercrime treaty, initially proposed by Russia. This treaty establishes a global legal framework for addressing cybercrime and data access.