Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2022

KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the defendant was busted in March 2022, after fleeing mandatory military service in Ukraine in the weeks following the Russian invasion. 18 fleeing mandatory military service in Ukraine. investigators by Polish border security officials, and it shows Sokolovsky leaving Poland for Germany on Mar.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 22, 2019

vpnMentor’s discovered a breach in a database belonging to Autoclerk, a reservations management system owned by Best Western Hotels and Resorts Group. Security experts at vpnMentor’s discovered a breach in a database belonging to Autoclerk, a reservations management system owned by Best Western Hotels and Resorts Group.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Russia-linked cyber espionage group Turla made the headlines again, the APT has employed a new backdoor in a recent wave of attacks. Cisco Talos researchers reported that the Russia-linked Turla APT group recently used a new backdoor, dubbed TinyTurla, in a series of attacks against the US, Germany, and Afghanistan. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2021

Alleged Pakistan-Linked cyber espionage group, tracked as Transparent Tribe, targets Indian entities with a new Windows malware. Researchers from Cisco Talos warn that the Pakistan-linked APT group Transparent Tribe expanded its Windows malware arsenal. ” read the analysis published Cisco Talos. ” continues the report.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Related Stories BitCoins To Bombs: North Korea Funds Military With Billions In Stolen Cryptocurrency China Calls Out U.S. Video Podcast ] | [ MP3 ] | [ Transcript ] Four years ago, I sat down with Gary McGraw in the Security Ledger studio to talk about a report released by his new project, The Berryville Institute of Machine learning.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2023

Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) is warning that the Russia-linked APT group Gamaredon (aka Shuckworm, Actinium, Armageddon, Primitive Bear, UAC-0010, and Trident Ursa) use to steal data from victims’ networks in less than an hour after the initial compromise. ” states the alert published by CART-UA.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

UK and US agencies are warning of Russia-linked APT28 group exploiting vulnerabilities in Cisco networking equipment. 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.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although there have still been a few surprises, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II and blazing heatwaves across the UK to name but two, it was a familiar year in the cyber security landscape. Google , Clearview AI , and Meta all receives hefty penalties in 2022, demonstrating the continued important of effective information security.

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IT Governance

MARCH 8, 2022

As the Russian invasion continues, many cyber security experts have advised that conflicts could play out in cyberspace. Meanwhile, the CERT-UA posted on Facebook that it had detected a widespread phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian military personnel. Get started.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2022

A SaaS security company says a spike in cyber attacks from Russia and China in recent weeks suggests the two countries may be coordinating their cyber efforts. reported that hackers – some linked to Russian GRU military intelligence – breached computers at nearly two dozen U.S. SaaS Apps Under Attack.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2020

A group of hacktivists that goes online with the name Ghost Squad Hackers has defaced a site of the European Space Agency (ESA). A group of hackers that goes online with the name Ghost Squad Hackers has defaced a site of the European Space Agency (ESA), [link]. ” Ghost Squad Hackers’s member s1ege told me.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 9, 2023

Related: Centralizing control of digital certificates I had the chance to sit down with Deepika Chauhan , DigiCert’s Chief Product Officer, and Mike Cavanagh , Oracle’s Group Vice President, ISV Cloud for North America. This is yet another terrific example of “ stronger together.” I’ll keep watch and keep reporting.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2019

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) warn of “worrying” cyber espionage activities carried out by Russia and China. The Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) warn of “worrying” cyber espionage activities carried out by Russia and China.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2020, the United States brought charges against four men accused of building a bulletproof hosting empire that once dominated the Russian cybercrime industry and supported multiple organized cybercrime groups. All four pleaded guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges. And there were many good reasons to support this conclusion.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Enjoy” How has spyware changed the rules of cyber security in recent years? What will cyber security look like now that those tools are all over the internet? Pegasus is probably the most popular surveillance software on the market, it has been developed by the Israeli NSO Group. Is the Pegasus spyware as a game-changer?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 18, 2021

North Korea-linked InkySquid group leverages two Internet Explorer exploits to deliver a custom implant in attacks aimed at a South Korean online newspaper. APT37 has been active since at least 2012, it mainly targeted government, defense, military, and media organizations in South Korea. ” reads the post published by Volexity.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

Kaspersky researchers have found a new advanced backdoor used by the Platinum advanced persistent threat (APT) group in attacks in the wild. The APT group was discovered by Microsoft in 2016, it targeted organizations in South and Southeast. Its new Titanium backdoor attempt to hide at every stage by mimicking common software.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin calling out Iran’s “robust cyber program,” and cautioning everyone to be prepared for Iran to “conduct operations in the United States.” And hackers linked to the Russian government were reportedly behind the Triton hack of 2017 , as well, as disclosed by security vendor FireEye.

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Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2020

A group of hacktivists that goes online with the name Ghost Squad Hackers has defaced for the second time in a week a site of the European Space Agency (ESA). Last week a group of hackers that goes online with the name Ghost Squad Hackers announced the defacement of a site of the European Space Agency (ESA), [link].

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

.” Considering the ease of exploitation, Microsoft also recommends the following mitigations in addition to downloading the latest updates: Add users to the Protected Users Security Group, which prevents the use of NTLM as an authentication mechanism. Consider using it for high value accounts such as Domain Admins when possible.

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ForAllSecure

AUGUST 10, 2021

Secure software creates new possibilities. For example, the Smart TV that entertains your family uses Internet connectivity software that is powered by the power grid software, which is supplied by the power plant software, which is fueled by trucks and train software. Hacktivist and political groups have another type of agenda.

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The UK’s FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) was recently hit by a “serious cyber security incident”, according to a public tender document. According to the BBC , the attackers were able to breach the FCDO but were detected thanks to the support of third-party cyber security experts, who were called in “with extreme urgency”.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2019

The STRONTIUM Russia-linked APT group is compromising common IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. Researchers at Microsoft observed the Russia-linked APT group STRONTIUM abusing IoT devices to gain access to several corporate networks. ” reads the analysis published by Microsoft. ” continues Microsoft.

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Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2021

The group targeted the organization with phishing attacks aimed at spreading at least three new sophisticated malware strains. FireEye’s Mandiant unit observed two distinct waves of attacks carried out by the cybercrime group in December 2020. orgs with 3 malware appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The offensive volunteer unit Aushev said he is organizing would help Ukraine’s military conduct digital espionage operations against invading Russian forces. Is the Russian cybercrime underground providing support to Russia-linked APT groups? ” reported the Reuters. How to interpret these signals? Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Security Ledger

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In this Spotlight Security Ledger podcast, Chris Petersen, the CEO and founder of RADICL, talks about his company's mission to protect small and midsized businesses serving the defense industrial base, which are increasingly in the cross-hairs of sophisticated, nation-state actors. Read the whole entry. » Sickened by Software?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The term “ dual-use ” refers to technology that can be used for both peaceful and military aims. The current update was urged by technological developments and growing security risks. The post EU bodies agree on new EU export rules for dual-use technology appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2021

Starting from May 25, 2021, the experts observed a significant change in the campaign, the NOBELIUM group started leveraging the legitimate mass-mailing service, Constant Contact , to masquerade as a US-based development organization and arrange a malspam campaign. ” continues the report. ” continues Microsoft.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2022

The Onyx ransomware group doesn’t bother with encryption. Besides, if the motive is money, as you would expect from a ransomware group, then the approach seems questionable. Coming the same week that the REvil ransomware group apparently returned , these are tough times for cybersecurity pros. Similar to Conti Ransom Note.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Security experts from ESET have spotted the first UEFI rootkit of ever, the code tracked as LoJax was used in attacks in the wild. Security experts have debated for a long about UEFI rootkits that are very dangerous malware hard to detect and that could resist to the operating system reinstallation and even to the hard disk replacement.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 17, 2020

Cequence Security , a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based based application security vendor, today is launching a new solution, called API Sentinel, designed to help companies jump in and start proactively mitigating API risks, without necessarily having to slow down their innovation steam engine.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 31, 2020

Most of the infections were observed in organizations in the US and Europe, the most targeted industries were in the government, military, and manufacturing sectors. . Check Point’s experts have analyzed examples of targeted, hijacked email threads with subjects related to Covid-19, tax payment reminders, and job recruitment content.

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Data Matters

AUGUST 28, 2020

Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) soliciting comments to identify foundational technologies essential to U.S. national security by October 26, 2020 (the Foundational Technologies ANPRM). national security.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 26, 2018

In this Spotlight Podcast, sponsored by Trusted Computing Group*, Dennis Mattoon of Microsoft Research gives us the low-down on DICE: the Device Identifier Composition Engine Architectures, which provides a means of solving a range of security and identity problems on low cost, low power IoT endpoints. Read the whole entry. »

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Data Matters

APRIL 11, 2022

The Cyber Security Law (2017) (the CSL ) prohibits operators of critical information infrastructures ( CIIs ) from transferring their “important data” and personal information outside of China. Network Data Security Regulation. The concept of “important data” is a cornerstone of China’s data regulatory regime.

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Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2018

Researchers from the Z-Lab at CSE Cybsec analyzed a new collection of malware allegedly part of a new espionage campaign conducted by the APT28 group. Last time experts attributed an ongoing campaign to APT28 was in June, when experts from Palo Alto Networks noticed that the group was using new tools in a recent string of attacks.

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Cyber Command, Director of the National Security Agency, and Chief of the Central Security Service) in the current issue of Joint Forces Quarterly. To defend critical military and national interests, our forces must operate against our enemies on their virtual territory as well. Second, our security is challenged in cyberspace.

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