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Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Government, Energy Entities in India

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Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Government, Energy Entities in India 2024-03-28 at 17:17 By Ionut Arghire Threat intelligence firm EclecticIQ documents the delivery of malware phishing lures to government and private energy organizations in India. The post Cyberespionage Campaign Targets Government, Energy Entities in India appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS […]

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Chinese Cyberspies Targeting ASEAN Entities

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Chinese Cyberspies Targeting ASEAN Entities 2024-03-28 at 14:16 By Ionut Arghire Two Chinese cyberespionage groups have been targeting entities and member countries affiliated with ASEAN. The post Chinese Cyberspies Targeting ASEAN Entities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to this headline:

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Google Report: Despite Surge in Zero-Day Attacks, Exploit Mitigations Are Working

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Google Report: Despite Surge in Zero-Day Attacks, Exploit Mitigations Are Working 2024-03-27 at 17:01 By Ryan Naraine Despite a surge in zero-day attacks, data shows that security investments into OS and software exploit mitigations are forcing attackers to find new attack surfaces and bug patterns. The post Google Report: Despite Surge in Zero-Day Attacks, Exploit

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UK, New Zealand Accuse China of Cyberattacks on Government Entities

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UK, New Zealand Accuse China of Cyberattacks on Government Entities 2024-03-26 at 12:46 By Ionut Arghire Australia and New Zealand support the UK in condemning Chinese hackers for targeting UK institutions and parliamentarians. The post UK, New Zealand Accuse China of Cyberattacks on Government Entities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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US Treasury Slaps Sanctions on China-Linked APT31 Hackers

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US Treasury Slaps Sanctions on China-Linked APT31 Hackers 2024-03-25 at 21:05 By Ryan Naraine The US Treasury Department sanctions a pair of Chinese hackers linked to “malicious cyber operations targeting US critical infrastructure sectors.” The post US Treasury Slaps Sanctions on China-Linked APT31 Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Russian APT29 Hackers Caught Targeting German Political Parties

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Russian APT29 Hackers Caught Targeting German Political Parties 2024-03-22 at 18:47 By Ryan Naraine Russia’s APT29 hacking group is expanding targets to political parties in Germany using a new backdoor variant tracked as Wineloader. The post Russian APT29 Hackers Caught Targeting German Political Parties appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Five Eyes Agencies Issue New Alert on Chinese APT Volt Typhoon

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Five Eyes Agencies Issue New Alert on Chinese APT Volt Typhoon 2024-03-20 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire Government agencies in the Five Eyes countries warn critical infrastructure entities of Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Volt Typhoon. The post Five Eyes Agencies Issue New Alert on Chinese APT Volt Typhoon appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is

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Chinese APT Hacks 48 Government Organizations

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Chinese APT Hacks 48 Government Organizations 2024-03-19 at 16:02 By Ionut Arghire Earth Krahang, likely a penetration team of Chinese government contractor I-Soon, has compromised 48 government entities worldwide. The post Chinese APT Hacks 48 Government Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React to

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Microsoft Says Russian Gov Hackers Stole Source Code After Spying on Executive Emails

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Microsoft Says Russian Gov Hackers Stole Source Code After Spying on Executive Emails 2024-03-08 at 21:34 By Ryan Naraine Microsoft says the Midnight Blizzard APT group may still be poking around its internal network after stealing source code, spying on emails. The post Microsoft Says Russian Gov Hackers Stole Source Code After Spying on Executive

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The US is Bracing for Complex, Fast-Moving Threats to Elections This Year, FBI Director Warns

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The US is Bracing for Complex, Fast-Moving Threats to Elections This Year, FBI Director Warns 2024-03-01 at 19:46 By Associated Press FBI Director Christopher Wray says advances in generative AI make it easier for election interference and meddling easier than before. The post The US is Bracing for Complex, Fast-Moving Threats to Elections This Year,

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US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations

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US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations 2024-03-01 at 17:01 By Eduard Kovacs The US has charged an Iranian company’s employee over cyberattacks on State and Treasury Departments and defense contractors. The post US Charges Iranian Over Cyberattacks on Government, Defense Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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Biden Administration Will Investigate National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made ‘Smart Cars’

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Biden Administration Will Investigate National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made ‘Smart Cars’ 2024-02-29 at 19:16 By Associated Press Government probe could lead to new regulations aimed at preventing China from using sophisticated technology in connected vehicles to track drivers and their personal information. The post Biden Administration Will Investigate National Security Risks Posed by Chinese-Made

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Iranian Hackers Target Aviation and Defense Sectors in Middle East

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Iranian Hackers Target Aviation and Defense Sectors in Middle East 2024-02-29 at 16:34 By Ionut Arghire An Iranian threat actor tracked as UNC1549 is abusing Azure infrastructure in attacks targeting organizations in the Middle East. The post Iranian Hackers Target Aviation and Defense Sectors in Middle East appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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Chinese Cyberspies Use New Malware in Ivanti VPN Attacks

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Chinese Cyberspies Use New Malware in Ivanti VPN Attacks 2024-02-28 at 14:52 By Ionut Arghire Chinese threat actors target Ivanti VPN appliances with new malware designed to persist system upgrades. The post Chinese Cyberspies Use New Malware in Ivanti VPN Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View

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US Government Urges Cleanup of Routers Infected by Russia’s APT28

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US Government Urges Cleanup of Routers Infected by Russia’s APT28 2024-02-28 at 14:52 By Ionut Arghire The US government says Russia’s APT28 group compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to run cyberespionage operations worldwide. The post US Government Urges Cleanup of Routers Infected by Russia’s APT28 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Russian Cyberspies Targeting Cloud Infrastructure via Dormant Accounts

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Russian Cyberspies Targeting Cloud Infrastructure via Dormant Accounts 2024-02-26 at 19:17 By Ionut Arghire US government and allies expose TTPs used by notorious Russian hacking teams and warn of the targeting of dormant cloud accounts. The post Russian Cyberspies Targeting Cloud Infrastructure via Dormant Accounts appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from

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State-Sponsored Group Blamed for Change Healthcare Breach

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State-Sponsored Group Blamed for Change Healthcare Breach 2024-02-26 at 17:33 By Ionut Arghire UnitedHealth Group is blaming a state-sponsored threat actor for a disruptive cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare. The post State-Sponsored Group Blamed for Change Healthcare Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Russian Turla Cyberspies Target Polish NGOs With New Backdoor

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Russian Turla Cyberspies Target Polish NGOs With New Backdoor 2024-02-22 at 18:01 By Ionut Arghire Russian state-sponsored threat actor Turla has been using a new backdoor in recent attacks targeting Polish NGOs. The post Russian Turla Cyberspies Target Polish NGOs With New Backdoor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS

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Russian Cyberspies Exploit Roundcube Flaws Against European Governments

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Russian Cyberspies Exploit Roundcube Flaws Against European Governments 2024-02-19 at 15:01 By Ionut Arghire Russian cyberespionage group targets European government, military, and critical infrastructure entities via Roundcube vulnerabilities. The post Russian Cyberspies Exploit Roundcube Flaws Against European Governments appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source React

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FBI Dismantles Ubiquiti Router Botnet Controlled by Russian Cyberspies

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FBI Dismantles Ubiquiti Router Botnet Controlled by Russian Cyberspies 2024-02-15 at 21:46 By Ryan Naraine The US government says it has neutralized a network of hundreds of Ubiquiti Edge OS routers under the control of the Russia’s APT28 hackers. The post FBI Dismantles Ubiquiti Router Botnet Controlled by Russian Cyberspies appeared first on SecurityWeek. This

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