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Russia-linked APT28 uses COVID-19 lures to deliver Zebrocy malware

Security Affairs

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. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election.

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MY TAKE: Cyber attacks on industrial controls, operational technology have only just begun

The Last Watchdog

Countries with limited military might and financial resources can create a more level battleground for themselves by engaging in cyber battles. It’s unknown how far nation-states will gamble on digital intimidation in the face of military retaliation. What’s ahead. As attackers become emboldened, U.S.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in August 2020 – 36.6 million records breached

IT Governance

Cyber attacks. million) CO-based Mental Health Partners says an employee’s account was hacked (unknown) Sumitomo Forestry Co., Hitachi Chemical Co. Data breaches.

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THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE RUSSIAN MARKET

Info Source

The sanctions weaken Russia’s ability to finance the war and specifically target the political, military and economic elite responsible for the invasion. That is why areas such as food, agriculture, health and pharmaceuticals are excluded from the restrictive measures imposed.

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A Cyber Insurance Backstop

Schneier on Security

In the first week of January, the pharmaceutical giant Merck quietly settled its years-long lawsuit over whether or not its property and casualty insurers would cover a $700 million claim filed after the devastating NotPetya cyberattack in 2017.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 461 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

Private Plane Owners’ Data Linked to LA Intl.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in April 2021 – 1 billion records breached

IT Governance

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