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Symantec uncovered the link between China-Linked Thrip and Billbug groups

Security Affairs

The Thrip group has been active since 2013, but this is the first time Symantec publicly shared details of its activities. The group has continued launching attacks against entities in Southeast Asia, including military, satellite communications, media and educational organizations. ” concludes the report.

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Snowden Ten Years Later

Schneier on Security

In 2013 and 2014, I wrote extensively about new revelations regarding NSA surveillance based on the documents provided by Edward Snowden. I wrote the essay below in September 2013. I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors.

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Chinese Cycldek APT targets Vietnamese Military and Government in sophisticated attacks

Security Affairs

China-linked APT group Cycldek is behind an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. China-linked APT group LuckyMouse (aka Cycldek, Goblin Panda , Hellsing, APT 27, and Conimes) is targeting government and military organizations in Vietnam with spear-phishing.

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Cartographic Records Relating to African American History

Unwritten Record

It was intended to provide a temporary home for freedpersons while they obtained the basic education and vocational skills necessary to obtain work and become self -sufficient. ” Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution, 2013. Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library. NAID: 86455714. .

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 4 – 10 March 2024

IT Governance

Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 15 – 21 April 2024

IT Governance

Mobile Guardian, which is used to help parents manage their children’s device usage, was hacked on 19 April, according to the Singaporean Ministry of Education. Mobile Guardian, which is based in the UK, said that its investigations detected unauthorised access to its systems via an administrative account on its management portal.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 1 – 7 April 2024

IT Governance

Germany to launch cyber military branch to combat Russian cyber aggression As part of a military restructuring programme, Germany will introduce a fourth independent branch of its armed forces – the German Cyber and Information Domain Service. Learn more about complying with ISO 27001:2022.