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Hacker breaches key Russian ministry in blink of an eye

Security Affairs

However, evidence suggests that the rogue superstate’s cyber capabilities are as weak as its military stance in Ukraine, especially when met with resistance. VNC is a desktop sharing system – you can use it to remotely access your work computer from home or any other location, or allow technical support staff to do likewise.

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North Korea-linked Lazarus APT targets the IT supply chain

Security Affairs

This threat actor has been active since at least 2009, possibly as early as 2007, and it was involved in both cyber espionage campaigns and sabotage activities aimed to destroy data and disrupt systems. The BlindingCan was employed in attacks on US and foreign companies operating in the military defense and aerospace sectors.

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£60 million in recovery costs for Norsk Hydro after refusing ransom demand

IT Governance

Earlier this month, Norsk Hydro published its first quarterly report since it fell victim to a devastating ransomware attack in March. For a few hundred thousand pounds, Norsk Hydro could have bought a decryptor from the blackmailers and restored its systems. Mitigating the financial effects of ransomware.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #19 [Watch Your Back] New Fake Chrome Update Error Attack Targets Your Users

KnowBe4

And this enormous security gap leaves you open to business email compromise, session hijacking, ransomware and more. The exclusion of damages caused by hostile or warlike action by a government or sovereign power in times of war or peace requires the involvement of military action," the judges wrote. Join Roger A.