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N. Korean Kimsuky APT targets S. Korea-US military exercises

Security Affairs

-South Korea military exercise. The military drill, the Ulchi Freedom Guardian summer exercises , will start on Monday, August 21, 2023 , and will last 11 days. The military exercises aim at improving the ability of the two armies to respond to North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. .

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

Security Affairs

Defence Cyber Marvel 2 (DCM2) is the largest Western Europe-led cyber exercise that took place in Tallinn with 34 teams from 11 countries. This year, 750 cyber specialists have participated in the military cyberwarfare exercise. ” reads the press release published by the UK Ministry of Defence. .

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New HiatusRAT campaign targets Taiwan and U.S. military procurement system

Security Affairs

military procurement system. military procurement system and was spotted targeting Taiwan-based organizations The choice of the new targets in the latest campaign suggests a strategic interest of the People’s Republic of China according to the 2023 ODNI threat assessment. military server used for contract proposals and submissions.

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UK Defence Secretary jet hit by an electronic warfare attack in Poland

Security Affairs

” Steadfast Defender 2024 is NATO’s largest military exercise since the Cold War aimed at testing the alliance’s readiness and ability to defend itself across multiple domains. The exercise is held from January 22nd to May 31st, 2024.

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Weekly podcast: TSB, hotel locks and NATO exercise

IT Governance

This week, we discuss TSB’s chaotic system upgrade, a security flaw in electronic hotel locks and a major NATO cyber security exercise. F-Secure has worked with Assa Abloy for a year to implement software fixes. According to CCDCOE, the exercise is running from 23 to 27 April. Here are this week’s stories.

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Pentagon established the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy

Security Affairs

The ASD(CP) also serves as the Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA), advising the Secretary of Defense on military cyber forces and activities. Leading the development, implementation, and oversight of cyberspace-related activities for security cooperation. Spearheading the DoD’s implementation of national-level cyberspace policies.

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North Korea-linked Konni APT uses Russian-language weaponized documents

Security Affairs

Upon enabling the macro, the embedded VBA displays a Russian article titled “Western Assessments of the Progress of the Special Military Operation.” “As this malware continues to evolve, users are advised to exercise caution with suspicious documents.” The Word document seems to be in the Russian language.