Security Affairs

AUGUST 22, 2023

US Government and defense contractor Belcan left its super admin credentials open to the public, Cybernews research team reveals. Belcan is a government, defense, and aerospace contractor offering global design, software, manufacturing, supply chain, information technology, and digital engineering solutions.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2022

China-linked Curious Gorge APT is targeting Russian government agencies, Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG) warns. Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG) reported that an APT group linked to China’s People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force (PLA SSF), tracked as Curious Gorge , is targeting Russian government agencies.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. ” U.S.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2023

NPO Mashinostroyeniya (JSC MIC Mashinostroyenia, NPO Mash) is a leading Russian manufacturer of missiles and military spacecraft. Treasury Department in July 2014 due to its support to the Russian government in attempting of destabilizing eastern Ukraine and its ongoing occupation of Crimea.

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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 researchers pointed out that the use of the KV-Botnet is limited to China-linked actors.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Researchers from the US-based firm Cyble recently came across a post shared by an unknown threat actor that goes online with the moniker Spectre123, where he has allegedly leaked the sensitive documents of NATO and Havelsan (Turkish Military/defence manufacturer). ” reads the post published by Cyble.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

. “The data obtained as a result of hacking and penetration of enemy information systems includes a list of daily reports of Rosaviatsiya for the entire Russian Federation for more than a year and a half.” ” Rosaviatsia is the government agency responsible for the oversight and regulation of civil aviation in Russia.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

million newborns and pregnancy care patients Xenomorph malware is back after months of hiatus and expands the list of targets Smishing Triad Stretches Its Tentacles into the United Arab Emirates Crooks stole $200 million worth of assets from Mixin Network A phishing campaign targets Ukrainian military entities with drone manual lures Alert!

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his government will not exclude Chinese telecom giant Huawei from the building of the upcoming 5G telecommunication networks. However, Macron said that France will favor European providers of 5G technology due to security concerns.

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Security Affairs

JULY 20, 2022

” The MiCODUS MV720 GPS Tracker is a popular vehicle GPS tracker manufactured in China, which is used by consumers for theft protection and location management, and by organizations for vehicle fleet management. The analysis of the sector usage on a global scale revealed significant differences by continent in the typical user profile.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2019

The US government is testing high-altitude balloons manufactured by Sierra Nevada to conduct surveillance over American soil. The US government is planning to use high-altitude balloons to conduct surveillance over Americans. ” states The Guardian. ” states the authorization.

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The Security Ledger

MAY 3, 2022

CISA, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has warned repeatedly about the possibility of devastating Russian cyber attacks on U.S. and Western nations’ military support of Ukraine’s army. “(Deere) basically has remote desktop access to the equipment,” he told Security Ledger.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

Mitsubishi Electric had also already notified members of the Japanese government and the Ministry of Defense. ” The advanced prototype missile was designed to be deployed in Japan’s remote islands as a deterrence to military activities conducted by China in the area. . ” states the AP press agency.

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IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

In the final days of February, there were a flurry of security incidents related, either directly or indirectly, to the Ukraine conflict. First, Russia targeted banks and government departments, then Ukraine hit back, attacking the Moscow stock exchange.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

Lookout Threat Lab researchers uncovered enterprise-grade Android surveillance spyware, named Hermit, used by the government of Kazakhstan to track individuals within the country. The malware samples analyzed impersonated the applications of telecommunications companies or smartphone manufacturers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2021

Most targeted sectors have been Government/Military (17% of all exploit attempts), followed by Manufacturing (14%), and then Banking (11%). .” Most of exploit attempts targeted organizations in Turkey (19%), followed by United States (18%) and Italy (10%).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2019

2316 ) – Two US Senators have introduced a bill to protect US government supply chain against foreign sabotage and cyber espionage. Two US senators have introduced legislation a bill, dubbed Manufacturing, Investment and Controls Review for Computer Hardware, Intellectual Property and Supply ACT (MICROCHIPS Act – S.

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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. . The researchers estimate that one of these campaigns that took place in July impacted roughly 5% of organizations worldwide.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2021

Most targeted sectors have been Government/Military (17% of all exploit attempts), followed by Manufacturing (14%), and then Banking (11%). Security experts pointed out that the flaws are actively exploited to deliver web shells, and more recently ransomware such as the DearCry ransomware.

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Data Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2021

prohibition, mitigation) on any acquisition, importation, transfer, installation, dealing in, or use of ICTS that has been designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by parties owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of “foreign adversaries.” The risk factors include.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Open Media pointed out that that Windows XP is the last operating system developed by Microsoft that was approved by the Kremlin for use on official Russian government computers. Microsoft Windows 10 is only allowed only for government systems that don’t manage secret information. intelligence agencies.

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IT Governance

APRIL 27, 2018

This week, we discuss TSB’s chaotic system upgrade, a security flaw in electronic hotel locks and a major NATO cyber security exercise. Hello and welcome to the IT Governance podcast for Friday, 27 April 2018. Until next time you can keep up with the latest information security news on our blog.

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DLA Piper Privacy Matters

JUNE 4, 2021

The Chinese cybersecurity authorities have published new draft rules clarifying data and cyber compliance obligations for the automobile industry, including a push towards most personal information and important data being kept in China. other data that may affect national security and public interests. outside of the vehicle; and.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2019

Cyber attacks conducted by the APT37 group mainly targeted government, defense, military, and media organizations in South Korea. The hackers targeted organizations in the chemicals, manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, healthcare, and automotive sectors. Kaspersky first documented the operations of the group in 2016.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 13, 2018

This week, in our last podcast of the year, we revisit some of the biggest information security stories from the past 12 months. Hello and welcome to the final IT Governance podcast of 2018. For more information on each story, simply follow the links in the transcript on our blog. Patches were rushed out , but many.

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IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Google , Clearview AI , and Meta all receives hefty penalties in 2022, demonstrating the continued important of effective information security. But these were far from the only notable cyber security headlines of the year. Tensions rose throughout February as the Russian military amassed across the Ukrainian border.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2023

The US government believes that China has deployed malware in key US power and communications networks that can be activated in case of a conflict. The US newspaper refers to the malware as a “ticking time bomb” that could be activated to disrupt the military. ” states The New York Times. ” states The New York Times.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Our military systems are vulnerable. We need to face that reality by halting the purchase of insecure weapons and support systems and by incorporating the realities of offensive cyberattacks into our military planning. Over the past decade, militaries have established cyber commands and developed cyberwar doctrine.

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IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Source (New) Transport USA Yes 3,815 Okta Source 1 ; source 2 (Update) Cyber security USA Yes 3,800 Shah Dixit & Associates, P.C. We also found 14 organisations providing a significant update on a previously disclosed incident. Organisation(s) Sector Location Data breached? TB Paysign, Inc.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic. ” So it’s not surprising that this recording coincided with another major security event. .” Now, our government.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 15, 2021

I’m Robert Vamosi and this episode about best practices in information security, and how critical life services, in particular, remain at risk today -- in the middle of a global pandemic. ” So it’s not surprising that this recording coincided with another major security event. .” Now, our government.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Over 80,000 drone IDs were exposed in the leak of a database containing information from airspace monitoring devices manufactured by DJI. Used by the military, businesses, and consumers, drones are “fundamentally changing aviation.” Original post at CyberNews: [link]. The surveillance race.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 3, 2024

Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Today Merit supplies IT infrastructure to schools, universities, government and other entities across the state. Meanwhile, Pinckney’s Darga has taken the initiative to spearhead efforts to cater to military veterans and to disabled individuals, as well, particularly persons with autism.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The development of the deadly cyber weapon started under the administration of George Bush Junior as part of a military operation named “ Olympic Games ”, but the Obama administration has been pushing a more energetic on the offensive program. The Olympic Games operation was carried out by a joint U. intelligence.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Strategic investments made on behalf of the Chinese government to the technology industry, in the form of annual 7% increases and billion-dollar loans, will move China closer to their goals of technological independence and global influence. Those providers will be discussed in detail in the following blog.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2023

Russia-linked APT29 group targeted dozens of organizations and government agencies worldwide with Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. Below is the step-by-step attack chain: The attackers send a Microsoft Teams message request to the victim, the message is sent from an external user masquerading as a technical support or security team.

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