US officials: Chinese hackers are targeting vaccine research

Vaccine Hackers

According to a new report by The Wall Street Journal, Chinese and Iranian hackers are targeting US efforts to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

US Officials: Chinese Hackers Are Targeting Vaccine Research

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinese-iranian-hacking-may-be-hampering-search-for-coronavirus-vaccine-officials-say-11589362205">Chinese, Iranian Hacking May Be Hampering Search for Coronavirus Vaccine, Officials Say</a> [The Wall Street Journal]

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"China has long engaged in the theft of biomedical research, and COVID-19 research is the field’s Holy Grail right now."

Officials claimed there are 95 cases of the deadly virus in Iran — but officials outside the country expect the number to be much higher

Iranian health minister plays down virus outbreak, then catches it

Glass Houses

Iran health ministry confirmed today in an interview that the country's deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi has tested positive for COVID-19.

Iranian Health Minister Plays Down Virus Outbreak, Then Catches It

READ MORE: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51628484">Coronavirus: Iran&#8217;s deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens</a> [BBC]

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Developments

This might be why he kept mopping his brow during a press conference this week.

Last year, Iranian militia even claimed to have developed the US Space Shuttle in a recently erected billboard.

Iran tries to pass off $20 Walmart costume as space suit

Tight Budgets

The Iran Minister of Information and Communications Technology uploaded an image to Twitter last week of a space suit. It was likely a children's costume.

Iran Tries to Pass Off $20 Walmart Costume as Space Suit

This Iranian space suit is a real bargain.

But it's still not clear whether Iran itself is behind the attacks.

Two more US sites hacked with pro-Iran propaganda

Deface Off

Two more United States websites have been hacked to display pro-Iranian propaganda, though it's still unclear whether Iran itself is behind the attacks.

Two More US Sites Hacked With Pro-Iran Propaganda

"Hacked by Iranian Hacker."

U.S. officials have yet to confirm the source of the attack.

US website defaced with pro-Iran propaganda, bloody Trump face

Hitting Back

Hackers placed a pro-Iran propaganda image of U.S. President Donald Trump being punched in the face on the homepage of a U.S. government-run website.

US Website Defaced With Pro-Iran Propaganda, Bloody Trump Face

At least one U.S. official is dismissing the hack as "a nothing event."

"Iran maintains a robust cyber program," warns the Dept. of Homeland Security.

Here’s how an Iranian cyberattack could affect you

War on the Web

Iran's vow of "crushing revenge" for the murder of military general Qassim Suleimani has America on high alert for a Iranian cyberattack.

Here’s How an Iranian Cyberattack Could Affect You

The nation could attempt to take out American power grids — but probably won't.

The announcement follows a national shutoff meant to quell protests.

Iran's President wants to build a state-controlled internet

Online Isolation

Iran is the latest country to propose its own state-run internet, a tool that would effectively end online freedom and crush protests.

Iran’s President Wants to Build a State-Controlled Internet

Another country is working to erase internet freedoms.

"They're super bright in the sky and are easy to find."

Trump tweet accidentally reveals secrets about US spy satellites

Oops

Astronomy experts managed to glean much more from a tweet of a spy satellite image of an Iranian rocket base tweeted by President Donald Trump last week.

Trump Tweet Accidentally Reveals Secrets About US Spy Satellites

The tweeter-in-chief strikes again.

Crypto revenue could help the country in the face of American sanctions.

Iran says you can mine — but not spend — crypto

Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho

The Iranian government just gave its approval to crypto mining, but only if people get the right clearance and stay on top of their taxes.

Iran Says You Can Mine — but Not Spend — Crypto

Crypto mining is an official industry in Iran, but the government won't assume the risk.

"There could always be super secret spy tech onboard that we don’t know about."

Before Iran shot it down, the US's $130M drone spied on the world

Shot Down

That drone that Iran shot down was a super-spy behemoth that carries up to $90 million worth of surveillance equipment while flying for 34 hours at a time.

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