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RSAC Fireside Chat: Dispersive adapts WWII radio-signal masking tool to obfuscating network traffic

The Last Watchdog

military scattered radio-signals and added noise to radio transmissions — to prevent the jamming of torpedo controls. Dispersive launched in 2021 to adapt these same concepts to protecting sensitive network transmissions in a highly dynamic environment. For historical context, the U.S. A step forward for resiliency.

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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon remained undetected for years in US infrastructure

Security Affairs

The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure. “The group also relies on valid accounts and leverage strong operational security, which combined, allows for long-term undiscovered persistence. . “the U.S. In fact, the U.S. ” U.S.

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Ransomware Protection in 2021

eSecurity Planet

The internet is fraught with peril these days, but nothing strikes more fear into users and IT security pros than the threat of ransomware. Also Read: Best Encryption Tools & Software for 2021. Raising awareness about ransomware is a baseline security measure. A ransomware attack is about as bad as a cyber attack can get.

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Russia, China May Be Coordinating Cyber Attacks: SaaS App Security Firm

eSecurity Planet

A SaaS security company says a spike in cyber attacks from Russia and China in recent weeks suggests the two countries may be coordinating their cyber efforts. reported that hackers – some linked to Russian GRU military intelligence – breached computers at nearly two dozen U.S. SaaS Apps Under Attack.

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Feb 7- Feb 27 Ukraine – Russia the silent cyber conflict

Security Affairs

This post provides a timeline of the events related to the Russia invasion of Ukraine from the cyber security perspective. February 25 – Ukraine: Belarusian APT group UNC1151 targets military personnel with spear phishing. February 15 – Ukraine: Military defense agencies and banks hit by cyberattacks.

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The Netherlands declares war on ransomware operations

Security Affairs

The Dutch government will not tolerate ransomware attacks that could threaten national security, it will use intelligence or military services to curb them. The Dutch government announced that it will not tolerate cyberattacks that pose a risk to its national security and will employ intelligence or military services to counter them.

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FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure. The group also relies on valid accounts and leverage strong operational security, which combined, allows for long-term undiscovered persistence. In fact, the U.S. continues the alert.