article thumbnail

Russia-linked APT28 uses fake Windows Update instructions to target Ukraine govt bodies

Security Affairs

The APT28 group (aka Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , Sednit , and STRONTIUM ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election.

article thumbnail

£60 million in recovery costs for Norsk Hydro after refusing ransom demand

IT Governance

On 19 March 2019, Norsk Hydro’s systems were infected with the LockerGoga ransomware. TrendMicro’s analysis into the ransomware found that it was the same system administration tool abused by the likes of SOREBRECT and Bad Rabbit. How the incident occurred. Everything in the company was turned upside down.”.

article thumbnail

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #19 [Watch Your Back] New Fake Chrome Update Error Attack Targets Your Users

KnowBe4

Blog post with links: [link] A Master Class on IT Security: Roger A. Blog post with links: [link] Warren Buffet just commented on AI too, he likens AI to the atomic bomb in that "we won't be able to un-invent it" Link at Fortune Magazine: [link] WIRED Magazine published: "These ChatGPT Rivals Are Designed to Play With Your Emotions."