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Chinese Cycldek APT targets Vietnamese Military and Government in sophisticated attacks

Security Affairs

China-linked APT group Cycldek is behind an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. China-linked APT group LuckyMouse (aka Cycldek, Goblin Panda , Hellsing, APT 27, and Conimes) is targeting government and military organizations in Vietnam with spear-phishing.

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Russia-linked APT TAG-110 uses targets Europe and Asia

Security Affairs

The campaign primarily targeted government entities, human rights groups, and educational institutions in Central Asia, East Asia, and Europe. The researchers pointed out that intelligence gathered in these campaigns supports Russia’s military strategies and enhances understanding of regional dynamics.

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China admitted its role in Volt Typhoon cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure

Security Affairs

military backing of Taiwan, an island Beijing claims as its own, according to current and former U.S. In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. ” states the WSJ.

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UK won the Military Cyberwarfare exercise Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2)

Security Affairs

This year, 750 cyber specialists have participated in the military cyberwarfare exercise. We must innovate to stay ahead of those that would wish us harm and Defence Cyber Marvel 2 is the next evolution of our pioneering collective education.” ” reads the press release published by the UK Ministry of Defence.

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APT36 Running Espionage Ops Against India's Education Sector

Data Breach Today

Pakistan-Linked APT Group Using Spear-Phishing to Plant Info Stealer Malware A suspected Pakistan espionage threat actor that relies on phishing emails is expanding to the education sector after years of focusing on the Indian military and government.

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Ministry of Defence academy hit by state-sponsored hackers

Security Affairs

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.

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Russia-linked APT28 used post-compromise tool GooseEgg to exploit CVE-2022-38028 Windows flaw

Security Affairs

Microsoft has observed APT28 using GooseEgg in post-compromise activities against various targets, including government, non-governmental, education, and transportation sector organizations in Ukraine, Western Europe, and North America. This tool modifies a JavaScript constraints file and executes it with SYSTEM-level permissions.

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