Security Affairs

APRIL 4, 2023

Proofpoint researchers recently reported that a Russian hacking group, tracked as Winter Vivern (aka TA473), has been actively exploiting vulnerabilities ( CVE-2022-27926 ) in unpatched Zimbra instances to gain access to the emails of NATO officials, governments, military personnel, and diplomats. reads the post published by Proofpoint.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

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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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

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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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The group has continued launching attacks against entities in Southeast Asia, including military, satellite communications, media and educational organizations. The Thrip group used both custom malware and legitimate tools to hit its targets that continue to include defense contractors, telecoms companies, and satellite operators.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

China-linked threat actor tracked as Alloy Taurus is using a Linux variant of the PingPull backdoor and a new tool dubbed Sword2033. However, the attackers chose a domain name that gives the impression of a connection to the South African military. Experts added that the IP 196.216.136[.]139 139 resolved to vpn729380678.softether[.]net

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

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. ” continues the advisory.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The cyber espionage group has tampered with updates released by IT company SolarWinds, which provides its products to government agencies, military, and intelligence offices, two people familiar with the matter told the Reuters agency. . “ FireEye published the indicators of compromise (IoCs) and attack signatures for SUNBURST here.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2022

The companies making the tools and equipment being regulated shouldn’t be the ones negotiating the international regulatory climate, and their executives shouldn’t be named to key negotiation roles without appointment and confirmation. This is wrong. It’s not even a topic area for negotiations for the US Trade Representative.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2023

Abandoned Eval PHP WordPress plugin abused to backdoor websites CISA adds MinIO, PaperCut, and Chrome bugs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog At least 2 critical infrastructure orgs breached by North Korea-linked hackers behind 3CX attack American Bar Association (ABA) suffered a data breach,1.4

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

In one case, the experts discovered that a company that provides a popular deployment tool for Windows admins was submitting all received purchase orders into the sandbox. CENTCOM requisition form for use of military aircraft. 200 benign files were invoices and purchase orders.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

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Data Matters

JUNE 25, 2018

Effective tools exist, but are not widely used ,” as the “the tools, processes, and practices required to significantly enhance the resilience of the Internet and communications ecosystem are widely available,” but only used in “selected market sectors.”. Increase awareness and education across the ecosystem.”. in isolation.”.

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Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Even the most resilient systems today can still be breached with the right tools and sufficient resources, and there is not yet a unified theory or framework for addressing vulnerabilities in every context. This approach can work both with existing business processes and IT systems, as well as future potential areas of growth.

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ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Hammond: I tend to, I guess, try and explain capture the flag is sort of gamified cybersecurity education. Vamosi: So, not everyone is in a military academy. Hint: you don’t have to be in a military academy or college. These computers capture the flag events which are loosely based on the children’s game.

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KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

You responded to my email in less than 3 mins and made time for a meeting the same day to show me how to get what we needed and to best use the tool. You also provided me helpful information on our options with the KCM phase-out timeline and Drata transition. I wish every rep. was as timely and helpful as you!

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 12, 2022

Then again, you might want someone --anyone -- to come in as a Level 1 security analyst so your current Level 1s can advance. But how do you even start to identify who might be good in a role in information security? We recruit military veterans, women, and minorities. What tools do you need for that? It's amazing.

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Data Matters

JANUARY 24, 2020

OCIE also will focus on recommendations and advice provided to retail investors, with a particular emphasis on seniors, retirees, teachers and military personnel, as well as products that the SEC considers higher risk (e.g., Information Security . Additional Focus Areas Specific to Broker-Dealers. Electronic Investment Advice.

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Data Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Information Security . OCIE will continue to examine municipal advisors (including broker-dealers and RIAs dually registered as municipal advisors) for compliance with registration, professional qualification and continuing education requirements. Additional Focus Areas Specific to Broker-Dealers.

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ForAllSecure

MAY 2, 2023

While I produced this episode, a 21 year old Massachusetts National Guard airman is alleged to have photographed and distributed copies of classified US Military material on Discord, a social media site. It was just a different outcome and different tools. And they're just different tool sets, really. VAMOSI: Hmm.

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