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Updates from the MaaS: new threats delivered through NullMixer

Security Affairs

The threat actor abused Bitly shortener and an ad hoc BlogSpot account to protect the malicious code, lastly stored in an encrypted zip archive hosted on Mega.nz. Sqlcmd.exe, an interesting information stealer and dropper leveraging custom ECC cryptography to secure its communication (details below) KiffAppE2.exe,

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Experts warn of a spike in APT35 activity and a possible link to Memento ransomware op

Security Affairs

The Cybereason Nocturnus Team observed a spike in the activity of the Iran-linked APT group APT35 (aka ‘ Charming Kitten ‘, ‘ Phosphorus ‘, Newscaster , and Ajax Security Team). Microsoft has been tracking the threat actors at least since 2013, but experts believe that the cyberespionage group has been active since at least 2011.

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Ten Years Later, New Clues in the Target Breach

Krebs on Security

When serious stolen payment card shop vendors wish to communicate that a batch of cards is uniquely their handiwork or that of their immediate crew, they refer to it as “our base.” ru — sold a variety of consulting services, including IT security assessments, code and system audits, and email marketing. Kink,” “Mr.

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Part 3: OMG! Not another digital transformation article! Is it about effecting risk management and change management?

ARMA International

“Commissioned by organizers to predict worst-case scenarios for the Munich games, [Georg] Sieber came up with a range of possibilities, from explosions to plane crashes, for which security teams should be prepared. One aspect of CS that are not given much consideration is archival services and long-term retention. 2020, p 1).

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The debate on the Data Protection Bill in the House of Lords

Data Protector

It will ensure that libraries can continue to archive material, that journalists can continue to enjoy the freedoms that we cherish in this country, and that the criminal justice system can continue to keep us safe. How then will we secure adequacy without adhering to the charter? Where she finds criminality, she can prosecute.

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KrebsOnSecurity Threatened with Defamation Lawsuit Over Fake Radaris CEO

Krebs on Security

Those reports typically include the subject’s current and previous addresses, partial Social Security numbers, any known licenses, email addresses and phone numbers, as well as the same information for any of their immediate relatives. a VOIP communications firm that Igor Lubarsky’s resume says he managed.

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