eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

During the two-month investigation, McAfee researchers were able to narrow down the list of suspects to two advanced persistent threat (APT) nation-state groups that have links to China. Chinese-Linked APT Groups Likely Suspects. PlugX, Winnti and some other custom tools all point to a group that had access to the same tools.

Military 145

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Snatch ransomware group announced it had hacked the food giant Kraft Heinz, the company is investigating the claims. Kraft Heinz is an American food company, it is one of the largest food and beverage manufacturers globally. In October 2022, the Snatch ransomware group claimed to have hacked the French company HENSOLDT France.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure. In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors.

Energy and Utilities 110

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. Last week, the Lockbit ransomware group added Boeing to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. At the time of this writing, the group has yet to publish any samples. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61

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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.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Military Government Phishing 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure. In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors.

Energy and Utilities 99

Energy and Utilities Communications Military Manufacturing 99

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2023

Two North Korea-linked APT groups compromised the infrastructure of the major Russian missile engineering firm NPO Mashinostroyeniya. Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne linked the compromise of the major Russian missile engineering firm NPO Mashinostroyeniya to two different North Korea-linked APT groups.

Military 87

Military Communications Manufacturing Phishing 87

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.

Manufacturing 111

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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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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2 TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2 TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2 TB JP Original Corp Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 1.2 TB KSA Architecture Source New Construction and real estate USA Yes 1.5

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Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Cisco addressed several high-severity flaws in its products LockBit ransomware gang claims the hack of Continental automotive group 250+ U.S. Cisco addressed several high-severity flaws in its products LockBit ransomware gang claims the hack of Continental automotive group 250+ U.S.

Security 90

Security Ransomware Military Manufacturing 90

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Russia-linked cyber espionage group APT29 has been targeting JetBrains TeamCity servers since September 2023. Experts warn that the Russia-linked APT29 group has been observed targeting JetBrains TeamCity servers to gain initial access to the targets’ networks. The group used WMIC to facilitate lateral movement.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 29, 2023

Copycat Criminals mimicking Lockbit gang in northern Europe Sandworm APT targets Ukraine with new SwiftSlicer wiper ISC fixed high-severity flaws in DNS software suite BIND Patch management is crucial to protect Exchange servers, Microsoft warns Hacker accused of having stolen personal data of all Austrians and more CVE-2023-23560 flaw exposes 100 (..)

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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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Artificial Intelligence Security Ransomware Data breaches 102

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. ” states the analysis published by FireEye.

Manufacturing 101

Manufacturing Phishing Military Retail 101

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Lookout researchers provided details about two Android spyware families employed by an APT group tracked as Confucius. Researchers at mobile security firm Lookout have provided details about two recently discovered Android spyware families, dubbed Hornbill and SunBird, used by an APT group named Confucius.

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Metadata Military Manufacturing Access 112

Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2020

Visser Precision is a parts maker for many companies in several industries, including aerospace, automotive, industrial and manufacturing. The huge trove of data includes sensitive documents related to military equipment designed by Lockheed-Martin (i.e. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2020

. “The suspected leak involves sensitive information about a prototype of a cutting-edge high speed gliding missile intended for deployment for the defense of Japan’s remote islands amid China’s military assertiveness in the region.” ” states the AP press agency.

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Security Military Manufacturing Personal data 80

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

We have evidence, and law enforcement has confirmed, that this incident was carried out by a sophisticated and organized group targeting hosting services like GoDaddy.” . “We are working with multiple law enforcement agencies around the world, in addition to forensics experts, to further investigate the issue.

Data breaches 90

Data breaches Military Manufacturing Libraries 90

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%). The group historically launched cyber espionage campaigns aimed at US-based organizations in multiple industries, including law firms and infectious disease researchers.

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Authentication Military Ransomware Manufacturing 124

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

“The group has long been considered a tempting target because of the cutting-edge technologies that have made it one of the world’s biggest commercial plane manufacturers, as well as a strategic military supplier.” ” reads the report.

Manufacturing 70

Manufacturing Military Data breaches Security 70

Data Matters

AUGUST 28, 2020

businesses involved in the production, design, testing, manufacturing, fabrication, or development of “critical technologies,” even when such investments do not give the foreign investor control over the U.S. In certain cases, CFIUS filings are mandatory for investments in such companies. New Entity List Designations.

Military 68

Military Manufacturing Compliance Marketing 68

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Touhill “Adversaries should remember that our military doctrine identifies cyber as one of our combined arms capabilities,” says Greg Touhill, president of AppGate Federal Group , a Florida-based supplier of software perimeter security systems. “To To ignore U.S. The Saudis aren’t known for being transparent. drone fired on Gen.

Energy and Utilities 330

Energy and Utilities Access Cybersecurity Passwords 330

Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2022

The group also attempted to hack the systems of a US company operating critical infrastructure in the United States. ” On August 2021, the US DoJ charged three FSB officers (Pavel Aleksandrovich Akulov, Mikhail Mikhailovich Gavrilov, and Marat Valeryevich Tyukov), working in Military Unit 71330 or ‘Center 16.’

Energy and Utilities 94

Energy and Utilities Government Cybersecurity Military 94

The Security Ledger

MAY 3, 2022

The very same features and capabilities that enabled John Deere and its dealers to disable the stolen hardware could lay the groundwork for a disastrous cyber attack on the agricultural sector, in which state sponsored actors or even cyber criminal groups brick critical farm equipment at crucial moments in the planting or harvesting season.

Agriculture 40

Agriculture Risk Military Manufacturing 40

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Security researchers from ESET have discovered a new piece of a sophisticated malware used by the Russia-linked Sednit group (aka Fancy Bear , APT28 , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , and STRONTIUM ) in targeted attacks aimed at government entities in the Balkans as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. APT28, Pawn Storm) domains.”

Military 96

Military Manufacturing Government Security 96

IT Governance

MARCH 1, 2022

The hacking group Anonymous has been more aggressive, launching attacks across Europe to give Vladimir Putin “a sip of his own bitter medicine”. The EU has responded to calls for help from Ukraine, and has set up a cyber rapid-response team comprised of 12 volunteers, who will help cyber attack victims.

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Security Affairs

MAY 17, 2020

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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.

Passwords 107

Passwords Military Manufacturing Encryption 107

Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2019

The North Korea-linked APT group ScarCruft (aka APT37 and Group123) continues to expand its arsenal by adding a Bluetooth Harvester. North Korea-linked APT group ScarCruft (aka APT37 , Reaper, and Group123) continues to expand its arsenal by adding a Bluetooth Harvester. Kaspersky first documented the operations of the group in 2016.

IT 72

IT Military Manufacturing Government 72

IT Governance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Meanwhile, you can stay up to date with the latest news by subscribing to our Weekly Round-up or visiting our blog. Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co., Hitachi Chemical Co. Cyber attacks. Hitachi Chemical Co.

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Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Manufacturing 122

IT Governance

JULY 1, 2021

discloses ransomware incident (unknown). discloses ransomware incident (unknown). Data breaches. million drivers’ details (3.3

Data breaches 130

Data breaches Ransomware Computer and Electronics Retail 130

Data Matters

DECEMBER 9, 2021

2 Specifically, the interim final rule would be amended to include transactions that involve “software, software program[s], or a group of software programs, that [are] designed to be used on an end-point computing device and include[] as an integral functionality, the ability to collect, process, or transmit data via the internet.”

Communications 88

Communications Manufacturing Risk Data collection 88

Security Affairs

MARCH 16, 2021

The IT giant reported that at least one China linked APT group, tracked as HAFNIUM , chained these vulnerabilities to access on-premises Exchange servers to access email accounts, and install backdoors to maintain access to victim environments.

Military 97

Military Manufacturing Access Security 97

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 27, 2022

Research by the Organization of American States found cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and manufacturing are more likely to target industrial control systems than steal data. Either exploited by military groups or criminal gangs, attacks on satellites, their systems, and base stations on Earth are seeing a steady uptick.

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Encryption Cybersecurity Government Communications 71

IT Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Tensions rose throughout February as the Russian military amassed across the Ukrainian border. Although Vladimir Putin and his sympathisers assured the world that they were simply conducting military exercises, the inevitable occurred on 24 February, when troops mobilised and war was declared.

Security 132

Security Data breaches Ransomware Military 132

Unwritten Record

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

These films now make up part of the 111 record group Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. Films from record group 111 cover the armistice, capturing how troops on the front lines heard about the ceasefire, their reactions, as well as the reactions of citizens of both Europe and America.

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