IT Governance

MARCH 8, 2022

The Ukrainian government and its military were targeted by DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attacks, while a pro-Ukrainian group attacked the Belarusian railway system with ransomware after discovering that it was being used by Russia to transport tanks and weapons. Beware of remote access takeover scams.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” and foreign governments and military, security, and corporate organizations. ” reads the joint report. ” concludes the report.

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Unwritten Record

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The country needed to quickly increase the number of soldiers in the military while also increasing the production of wartime goods and manufacturing. Army Air Forces, was the first military unit to be made up entirely of Hollywood professionals. The First Motion Picture Unit, part of the U.S.

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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 Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

military officials hired data analysts to crack the Japanese secret code known as JN-25. military and the analysts who worked to gather intelligence and relay these critical, decoded messages to prevent further attack. After the devastating blow of Pearl Harbor, U.S. This was considered a significant win for the U.S.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

The Defence Academy of the United Kingdom provides higher education for personnel in the British Armed Forces, Civil Service, other government departments and service personnel from other nations. “Staff were told the hack was by a foreign power, making Russia and China suspects.” They said it’s the work of a foreign power.”

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 15, 2020

SolarWinds’ comprehensive products and services are used by more than 300,000 customers worldwide, including military, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and education institutions. The motive for the attack on the agency and the Treasury Department remains elusive, two people familiar with the matter said.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Michigan is known as the Wolverine State in deference to the ornery quadruped that roams its wild country. However, after a recent visit to Detroit, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids as a guest of the Michigan Economic Development Corp., or MEDC, I’m prepared to rechristen Michigan the Cybersecurity Best Practices State. But it does fit like a glove.

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AIIM

MAY 15, 2019

I am very pleased to announce that the Certified Information Professional (CIP) exam has been approved for reimbursement under the Veterans Education Benefit program for Licensing and Certification reimbursements administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - aka the GI Bill. This is something that is intensely personal to me.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

DataLocker honed its patented approach to manufacturing encrypted portable drives and landed some key military and government clients early on; the company has continued branching out ever since. DataLocker actually got traction, early on, selling to the military. Related: How DataLocker got its start h. Park: Exactly.

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Unwritten Record

JANUARY 24, 2023

The purpose of International Holocaust Remembrance Day is to serve as a date for the official commemoration of the victims of the Nazi regime and to promote Holocaust education. We here at the Unwritten Record wanted to share past blogs about the Holocaust in an effort to help promote education on the topic. Army courts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 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 alert.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

In Q1 2023, threat actors linked to Russia’s military intelligence service focused their phishing campaigns on Ukraine, with the country accounting for over 60% of observed Russian targeting. The group targeted multiple sectors, including government, defense, energy, transportation/logistics, education, and humanitarian organizations.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

made electronics on behalf of the Russian government and military. The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. Andrey Shevlyakov, an Estonian national, was charged in the US with conspiracy and other charges related to acquiring U.S.-made

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

military systems and launch nuclear missiles through mere whistling. Mitnick understood where the greatest cybersecurity dangers were, and he used his platform at KnowBe4 to promote training all employees to be aware of attack vectors and to educate organizations worldwide. Mitnick’s Legacy The U.S.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 30, 2023

Cyber security of satellite systems is becoming crucial due to the growing number of commercial and military applications that rely on them. According to classified U.S. intelligence documents , China is developing capabilities to seize control of satellites operated by hostile states. ” continues the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

However, the attackers chose a domain name that gives the impression of a connection to the South African military. The Chinese APT is known to be focused on telecommunications companies operating across Asia, Europe and Africa. Experts also found PingPull variants that use HTTPS and TCP for C2 communications instead of ICMP. 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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Unwritten Record

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The messages range from the promotion of Victory Gardens to recruitment for the various branches of the military. posters recruiting for the military, and promotion of the war effort on the homefront. The subject matter includes promotions for military recruitment, education, safety and more. “We Can Do It!”

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Hunton Privacy

JUNE 22, 2020

The law also allows operators to use covered information to comply with applicable law or for legitimate research purposes (in certain circumstances), and to disclose covered information to a State or local educational agency for PreK-12 school purposes, as permitted by State or federal law.

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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. . Threat actors carried out a highly-sophisticated supply chain attack.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It led to worrying signs that the tensions would play out as an online proxy war, with UK and other countries that opposed Russia’s military action coming under attack. The tender information page shows that the FCDO paid its cyber security contractor, BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, £467,325.60 on 12 January.

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Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 31, 2023

AI use by the military and intelligence community. The National Security Council and White House Chief of Staff will develop a National Security Memorandum to guide safe and ethical use of AI by the military and intelligence community. The Administration will also support the expansion of AI-enabled tools in education.

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Hunton Privacy

JULY 7, 2020

The Central Military Commission will develop the measures regulating military Data Activities. The public comment period for the Draft will end on August 16, 2020. It is expected that the Draft will be finalized within the year and that the regulatory requirements relating to data security eventually will be reflected in law in China.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

“Microsoft assesses that Mint Sandstorm is associated with an intelligence arm of Iran’s military, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an assessment that has been corroborated by multiple credible sources including Mandiant , Proofpoint , and SecureWorks.” ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

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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 China-linked APT group Thrip is continuing to target entities in Southeast Asia even after its activity was uncovered by Symantec. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 6, 2023

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) is warning of the North Korea-linked ARCHIPELAGO group that is targeting government and military personnel, think tanks, policy makers, academics, and researchers in South Korea, the US and elsewhere.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 1, 2020

Google sued by New Mexico attorney general for collecting student data through its Education Platform. Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram blocked in Turkey as Idlib military crisis escalates. A new round of the weekly newsletter arrived! The best news of the week with Security Affairs. Hunting the coronavirus in the dark web.

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2021

The groups targeted organizations in the business services, financial, health, retail/consumer, aero-military, engineering and manufacturing, government, education, transportation, and utilities industries. In some attacks, the threat actors used weaponized Excel documents as a downloader. ” continues the report.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #14 | April 4th, 2023 [Eyes on the Prize] How Crafty Cons Attempted a 36 Million Vendor Email Heist The details in this thwarted VEC attack demonstrate how the use of just a few key details can both establish credibility and indicate the entire thing is a scam. KnowBe4 Mobile Learner App - Users can now train anytime, anywhere!

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National Archives Records Express

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I first became involved in the training field during my time in the military. While completing my degree in education, I worked as a supplemental instructor and an educational technologist. I enjoy reading mostly nonfiction topics; such, as educational psychology, sociology, performance support, and health and fitness.

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Unwritten Record

JANUARY 3, 2023

The photographs that make up 306-NT were originally part of the New York Times photo morgue for the Paris Bureau of the newspaper. In December 1940, the Paris Bureau of the New York Times was seized by the Nazis and its Library of New Photos was transported to Berlin. It operated until its closing in 1950. HERE IS AN OVERVIEW OF THE CABINS.

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Unwritten Record

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

By the end of their time in the war, they were one of the most famous military bands and are credited with introducing jazz to European audiences. . The members of the 369th Infantry Regiment, despite facing racism at home and in the military, served their country honorably. Clip taken from 111-H-1181 showing the 369th Regimental Band.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

In the midst of all this, organisations across Europe have reported delays as a result of alleged state-sponsored attacks – including Toyota’s Japanese plants and a kettle manufacturer in the Isle of Man. It will take place on Thursday, 3 March at 3pm, and you can register for on our website.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2019

The STRONTIUM APT group (aka APT28 , Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , and Sednit ) 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 Microsoft.

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Unwritten Record

JANUARY 26, 2021

The record, part of Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860-1985 , was filmed by Signal Corps members attached to military units tasked with rehabilitating and relocating liberated camp survivors. It is rare to locate and positively identify specific people who appear in the footage shot by the US military.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

UK intelligence agency GCHQ, as part of the celebration of its centenary , has released emulators for World War II cipher machines that can be executed in the encryption app CyberChef released for educational purposes. link] #GCHQ100 pic.twitter.com/t2ixVE6j7H — GCHQ (@GCHQ) March 14, 2019.

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