Cyber espionage stories
Rise in ransomware groups reshapes cybersecurity landscape
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Secureworks' latest report reveals a 30% rise in active ransomware groups, highlighting evolving cyber threats and increased complexity for network defenders.
Salt Typhoon hacks highlight vulnerabilities to Chinese attacks
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Recent Salt Typhoon cyberattacks linked to China have infiltrated US critical infrastructure, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the public and private sectors.
Sophos exposes China-linked cyberespionage in Southeast Asia
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Sophos' latest report uncovers a sophisticated China-linked cyberespionage campaign targeting Southeast Asian entities.
Sophos unveils Chinese cyber espionage tactics in new report
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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network security
Sophos has disclosed new insights into the Crimson Palace cyber espionage campaign by Chinese state actors, revealing persistent threats across Southeast Asia.
Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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ransomware
As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity warnings from Radware, Mandiant, Tenable, and Palo Alto Networks highlight AI-enhanced threats and the need for robust defence strategies.
The new way international politics could affect your life: cyber attacks
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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As global tensions rise, state-sponsored cyber attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt daily life, from power cuts to stolen personal data.
Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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data breach
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threat intelligence
A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.
Operation Texonto spreads false war info, reveals ESET Research
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft office 365
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cyber espionage
Operation Texonto, a disinformation scheme targeting Ukrainians with war-related false information via spam emails, has been discovered by ESET Research.
Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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ransomware
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.
Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities exploited by suspected espionage group UNC5221
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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malware
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vpns
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advanced persistent threat protection
Suspected espionage group UNC5221 exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti VPN and security appliances, using multiple custom malware families for post-exploitation espionage.
Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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hacking
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report
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cyber attacks
Cyberint releases report on digital warfare trends in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, highlighting increased hacktivism.
Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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public cloud
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phishing
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email security
Google Cloud reveals cybersecurity predictions for 2024, highlighting the continued evolution of cyber threats.
Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
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government
Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.
Ploughshare and Tarian Technology present 'Bastion', a breakthrough in cyberdefence
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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intellectual property
Ploughshare and Tarian Technology unite to launch Bastion, a groundbreaking cybersecurity defence system, revolutionizing data protection in the digital age.
Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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breach prevention
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palo alto networks
While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.
Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has become the world's third largest economy, and estimated to generate $8 trillion by the end of 2023.
Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense
Fri, 26th May 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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government
The NSA has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting a cluster of activity it attributes to a People's Republic of China state-sponsored threat group.
Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Mandiant has assessed with high confidence that APT43 is a moderately-sophisticated cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime.