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FIN7 targeted a large U.S. carmaker phishing attacks

Security Affairs

In late 2023, BlackBerry researchers spotted the threat actor FIN7 targeting a large US automotive manufacturer with a spear-phishing campaign. FIN7 targeted employees who worked in the company’s IT department and had higher levels of administrative rights.

Phishing 103
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China-linked Budworm APT returns to target a US entity

Security Affairs

The Budworm cyber espionage group (aka APT27 , Bronze Union , Emissary Panda , Lucky Mouse , TG-3390 , and Red Phoenix) is behind a series attacks conducted over the past six months against a number of high-profile targets, including the government of a Middle Eastern country, a multinational electronics manufacturer, and a U.S.

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Developer Sabotages Open-Source Software Package

Schneier on Security

The application, node-ipc, adds remote interprocess communication and neural networking capabilities to other open source code libraries. As a dependency, node-ipc is automatically downloaded and incorporated into other libraries, including ones like Vue.js CLI, which has more than 1 million weekly downloads. […].

Libraries 101
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Backdoor Built into Android Firmware

Schneier on Security

In 2017, some Android phones came with a backdoor pre-installed : Criminals in 2017 managed to get an advanced backdoor preinstalled on Android devices before they left the factories of manufacturers, Google researchers confirmed on Thursday. That meant the malware could directly tamper with every installed app.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 12 – 18 February 2024

IT Governance

Source New Manufacturing USA Yes 20,415 TECA Srl Source New Transport Italy Yes 16.7 Known records breached Zenlayer Source New Telecoms USA Yes 384,658,212 ASA Electronics Source New Engineering USA Yes 2.7 Known records breached Zenlayer Source New Telecoms USA Yes 384,658,212 ASA Electronics Source New Engineering USA Yes 2.7

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Empowering career growth amidst global challenges 

IBM Big Data Hub

At Conagra, a leading food manufacturer, prioritizing employee growth and career mobility became paramount, especially amidst the recent pandemic. IBM Watson Talent Frameworks , combined with the Lexonis Essentials tool, become the backbone of the client’s new model.

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Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments

Security Affairs

. “The main payload itself is packed with more than 10 layers for obfuscation and is capable of delivering a fake payload once it detects sandboxing and security analytics tools.” The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries.