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North Korea Hackers Linked to Breach of German Missile Manufacturer

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North Korea Hackers Linked to Breach of German Missile Manufacturer 2024-09-30 at 20:46 By Ryan Naraine The targeting of Diehl Defence is significant because the company specializes in the production of missiles and ammunition. The post North Korea Hackers Linked to Breach of German Missile Manufacturer appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt […]

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US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking

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US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking 2024-09-30 at 15:06 By Eduard Kovacs The US has announced charges, sanctions and a $10 million reward for Iranian hackers accused of targeting elections. The post US Charges 3 Iranians Over Presidential Campaign Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed

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In Other News: Salt Typhoon Hacks US ISPs, China Doxes Hackers, New Tool for AI Attacks

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In Other News: Salt Typhoon Hacks US ISPs, China Doxes Hackers, New Tool for AI Attacks 2024-09-27 at 17:31 By SecurityWeek News Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: China’s Salt Typhoon has hacked US ISPs, China has doxed Taiwanese hackers, and Bishop Fox has a new tool for AI attacks. The post

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India-Linked Hackers Targeting Pakistani Government, Law Enforcement

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India-Linked Hackers Targeting Pakistani Government, Law Enforcement 2024-09-25 at 15:46 By Ionut Arghire The India-linked threat actor SloppyLemming has been targeting government, law enforcement, and other entities in Pakistan. The post India-Linked Hackers Targeting Pakistani Government, Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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Iran Was Behind Thousands of Text Messages Calling for Revenge Over Quran Burnings, Sweden Says

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Iran Was Behind Thousands of Text Messages Calling for Revenge Over Quran Burnings, Sweden Says 2024-09-25 at 12:31 By Associated Press Sweden is accusing Iran of hacking SMS service and sending out thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burnings. The post Iran Was Behind Thousands of Text Messages Calling for Revenge Over

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Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East

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Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East 2024-09-24 at 19:01 By Ionut Arghire Iranian state-sponsored threat actor UNC1860 is operating as an initial access provider to high-profile networks in the Middle East. The post Iranian APT Operating as Initial Access Provider to Networks in the Middle East appeared first

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Mandiant Offers Clues to Spotting and Stopping North Korean Fake IT Workers

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Mandiant Offers Clues to Spotting and Stopping North Korean Fake IT Workers 2024-09-23 at 20:31 By Ryan Naraine Mandiant shines the spotlight on the growing infiltration of US and Western companies by North Korean fake IT workers. The post Mandiant Offers Clues to Spotting and Stopping North Korean Fake IT Workers appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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US Disrupts ‘Raptor Train’ Botnet of Chinese APT Flax Typhoon

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US Disrupts ‘Raptor Train’ Botnet of Chinese APT Flax Typhoon 2024-09-19 at 13:16 By Eduard Kovacs The US government has announced the disruption of Raptor Train, a Flax Typhoon botnet powered by hacked consumer devices. The post US Disrupts ‘Raptor Train’ Botnet of Chinese APT Flax Typhoon appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Chinese Spies Built Massive Botnet of IoT Devices to Target US, Taiwan Military

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Chinese Spies Built Massive Botnet of IoT Devices to Target US, Taiwan Military 2024-09-18 at 20:16 By Ryan Naraine Black Lotus Labs estimates that more than 200,000 routers, network-attached storage servers, and IP cameras have been ensnared in the botnet. The post Chinese Spies Built Massive Botnet of IoT Devices to Target US, Taiwan Military

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DoJ: Chinese Man Used Spear-Phishing to Obtain Software From NASA, Military

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DoJ: Chinese Man Used Spear-Phishing to Obtain Software From NASA, Military 2024-09-17 at 13:01 By Ionut Arghire Chinese national Song Wu allegedly sent spear-phishing emails to NASA, Air Force, Navy, Army, and FAA employees. The post DoJ: Chinese Man Used Spear-Phishing to Obtain Software From NASA, Military appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Apple Suddenly Drops NSO Group Spyware Lawsuit

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Apple Suddenly Drops NSO Group Spyware Lawsuit 2024-09-14 at 00:01 By Ryan Naraine Apple said there’s “too significant a risk” of exposing the anti-exploit work needed to fend off the very adversaries involved in the case. The post Apple Suddenly Drops NSO Group Spyware Lawsuit appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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House Report Shows Chinese Cranes a Security Risk to US Ports

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House Report Shows Chinese Cranes a Security Risk to US Ports 2024-09-13 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire A joint report from the Committees on China and Homeland Security warns of the security risks posed by Chinese cranes in US ports. The post House Report Shows Chinese Cranes a Security Risk to US Ports appeared first

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China-Linked Hackers Target Drone Makers

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China-Linked Hackers Target Drone Makers 2024-09-10 at 15:16 By Ionut Arghire A Chinese-speaking threat actor tracked as Tidrone has been targeting military and satellite industries in Taiwan. The post China-Linked Hackers Target Drone Makers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Predator Spyware Resurfaces With Fresh Infrastructure

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Predator Spyware Resurfaces With Fresh Infrastructure 2024-09-09 at 13:31 By Ionut Arghire Recorded Future observes renewed Predator spyware activity on fresh infrastructure after a drop caused by US sanctions. The post Predator Spyware Resurfaces With Fresh Infrastructure appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Now Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage

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Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Now Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage 2024-09-05 at 21:46 By Ryan Naraine A secretive Russian military unit, previously linked to assassinations and destabilization in Europe, is blamed for destructive wiper malware attacks in Ukraine. The post Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Now Linked to Global Cyber

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Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage

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Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage 2024-09-05 at 21:46 By Ryan Naraine A secretive Russian military unit, previously linked to assassinations and destabilization in Europe, is blamed for destructive wiper malware attacks in Ukraine. The post Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and

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Google Catches Russian APT Reusing Exploits From Spyware Merchants NSO Group, Intellexa

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Google Catches Russian APT Reusing Exploits From Spyware Merchants NSO Group, Intellexa 2024-08-29 at 16:46 By Ryan Naraine Google TAG publishes evidence showing identical or striking similarities between exploits used by Russia’s APT29 and commercial spyware vendors. The post Google Catches Russian APT Reusing Exploits From Spyware Merchants NSO Group, Intellexa appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Censys Finds Hundreds of Exposed Servers as Volt Typhoon APT Targets ISPs, MSPs

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Censys Finds Hundreds of Exposed Servers as Volt Typhoon APT Targets ISPs, MSPs 2024-08-28 at 19:01 By Ryan Naraine Amidst Volt Typhoon zero-day exploitation, Censys finds hundreds of exposed servers presenting ripe attack surface for attackers. The post Censys Finds Hundreds of Exposed Servers as Volt Typhoon APT Targets ISPs, MSPs appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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WPS Office Zero-Day Exploited by South Korea-Linked Cyberspies

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WPS Office Zero-Day Exploited by South Korea-Linked Cyberspies 2024-08-28 at 18:01 By Eduard Kovacs A WPS Office zero-day vulnerability tracked as CVE⁠-⁠2024⁠-⁠7262 was exploited by South Korean hacker group APT-C-60. The post WPS Office Zero-Day Exploited by South Korea-Linked Cyberspies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original

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Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik on Creating Work that Makes a Difference

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Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik on Creating Work that Makes a Difference 2024-08-28 at 14:31 By Jennifer Leggio Runa Sandvik is an inaugural member of CISA’s Technical Advisory Council and the Aspen Institute’s Global Cybersecurity Group, and a board member of the Signals Network. But she is so much more. The post Rising Tides: Runa Sandvik

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