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Iranian Espionage: Microsoft Reveals Targeting of Satellite and Defense Sectors

Reynolds Alex2 years ago09 mins

## Geopolitics Microsoft: Iranian Espionage Campaign Targets Satellite and Defense Sectors ### Introduction In a recent report, Microsoft revealed that an Iranian cyber espionage group, known as Peach Sandstorm or Holmium, successfully compromised multiple entities and retrieved data from some of them in a series of attacks targeting organizations in the satellite, defense, and pharmaceutical…

Inside the Jaws of the Hackers: A Satellite Captured at a Las Vegas Convention

Reynolds Alex2 years ago013 mins

Cybersecurity: How a Hacking Crew Overtook a Satellite from Inside a Las Vegas Convention Center and Won $50,000 Introduction The DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas recently hosted a historic event: the first-ever capture the flag (CTF) contest involving a real-time satellite in orbit. Teams from around the world gathered to compete for the…

The Security of Space: Hackers Target SpaceX’s latest Satellite in DEF CON

Reynolds Alex2 years ago08 mins

SpaceX and NASA Launch Satellite for DEF CON Hack-A-Sat Contest On June 5th, 2023, SpaceX and NASA launched a satellite into low-earth orbit for the purpose of testing its security against hacking attempts during the annual DEF CON hacking conference to take place later this year. Dubbed the “Moonlighter,” it was one of several small…