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

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

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FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

“As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” APT28 had utilized compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters as a command-and-control infrastructure for MASEPIE backdoors. ” reads the joint report.

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Iran-linked Mint Sandstorm APT targeted US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

Mint Sandstorm also used custom tools in selected targets, notably organizations in the energy and transportation sectors. In the last stage of the attack, the subgroup deploys a custom malware variant, such as Drokbk or Soldier instead of using publicly available tools and simple scripts. ” concludes Microsoft.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 12 – 18 February 2024

IT Governance

Source Update Manufacturing USA Yes 315,346 Virginia Farm Bureau Source New Finance USA Yes 261,187 Arcis Golf Source New Hospitality and Leisure USA Yes 250 GB Antunovich Associates Source New Construction and real estate USA Yes 208 GB Satse Source New Charity and non-profit Spain Yes 195,086 Golden Corral Corporation Source New Hospitality and leisure (..)

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Hidden Biases in Cybersecurity Reviews – And How to Use Them

eSecurity Planet

Ferreting out those biases is important if we’re going to find tools that will make a difference in our IT environments. The survey should have representation from categories such as: Company size: small to large Industry vertical: healthcare, energy, etc.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 5 – 11 February 2024

IT Governance

GB Western Municipal Construction Source New Construction and real estate USA Yes 101 GB Tennessee Farmers Insurance Source New Insurance USA Yes 71,000 CNO ACE Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 65,195 Verizon Communications Inc. TB KSA Architecture Source New Construction and real estate USA Yes 1.5 GB Signature Performance, Inc.