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Crooks target US universities with malware used by nation-state actors

Security Affairs

Several US universities and colleges were targeted in phishing attacks aimed at delivering malware previously used by China-linked APT groups. Hupigon is a remote access Trojan (RAT) that has been active since at least 2006, it was first detected by FireEye in 2010. SecurityAffairs – US universities, phishing).

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A Light at the End of Liberty Reserve’s Demise?

Krebs on Security

” The government says from 2006 until the service’s takedown, Liberty Reserve processed an estimated 55 million financial transactions worth more than $6 billion, with more than 600,000 accounts associated with users in the United States alone.

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“FudCo” Spam Empire Tied to Pakistani Software Firm

Krebs on Security

The Manipulaters’ core brand in the underground is a shared cybercriminal identity named “ Saim Raza ,” who for the past decade across dozens of cybercrime sites and forums has peddled a popular spamming and phishing service variously called “ Fudtools ,” “ Fudpage ,” “ Fudsender ,” etc.

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Crooks target US universities with malware used by nation-state actors

Security Affairs

Several US universities and colleges were targeted in phishing attacks aimed at delivering malware previously used by China-linked APT groups. Hupigon is a remote access Trojan (RAT) that has been active since at least 2006, it was first detected by FireEye in 2010. SecurityAffairs – US universities, phishing).

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Chinese Antivirus Firm Was Part of APT41 ‘Supply Chain’ Attack

Krebs on Security

The government alleges the men used malware-laced phishing emails and “supply chain” attacks to steal data from companies and their customers. Justice Department this week indicted seven Chinese nationals for a decade-long hacking spree that targeted more than 100 high-tech and online gaming companies.

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Russian Cybersecurity Executive Arrested for Alleged Role in 2012 Megahacks

Krebs on Security

.” FACCT says on its website that it is a “Russian developer of technologies for combating cybercrime,” and that it works with clients to fight targeted attacks, data leaks, fraud, phishing and brand abuse. “The company is monitoring developments.”

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39% of Healthcare Organizations Suffered Ransomware Attacks in the Cloud in 2020

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The survey found that in 2020, the most common incidents that healthcare institutions experienced in the cloud were phishing (reported by 44% of organizations), ransomware (39%) and data theft by insiders (35%). Founded in 2006, Netwrix has earned more than 150 industry awards and been named to both the Inc.