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Unknown APT group is targeting Russian government entities

Security Affairs

Researchers from Malwarebytes observed an unknown Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group targeting Russian government entities with at least four separate spear-phishing campaigns since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. exe for its malware. This campaign primarily targeted RT TV employees. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SideWinder carried out over 1,000 attacks since April 2020

Security Affairs

Researchers from Kaspersky have analyzed the activity of an aggressive threat actor tracked as SideWinder (aka RattleSnake and T-APT-04). The group stands out for the high frequency and persistence of its attacks, researchers believe that the APT group has carried out over 1,000 attacks since April 2020. ” states Kaspersky.

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Second malware strain primed to attack Apple’s new M1 chip identified

SC Magazine

Along with the Pirrit Mac adware identified earlier this week, researchers from Red Canary identified Thursday a different malware strain (Jon Rawlinson/CC BY 2.0)). In just three months, hackers have debuted at least two strains of malware designed to attack Apple’s new M1 chip.

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Experts link Hermit spyware to Italian surveillance firm RCS Lab and a front company

Security Affairs

Experts uncovered an enterprise-grade surveillance malware dubbed Hermit used to target individuals in Kazakhstan, Syria, and Italy since 2019. Lookout Threat Lab researchers uncovered enterprise-grade Android surveillance spyware, named Hermit, used by the government of Kazakhstan to track individuals within the country.

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Effective AI Regulation Requires Adaptability and Collaboration

Security Boulevard

Recently, two researchers from the University of Ottawa and McGill University performed a meticulous analysis of the AI Act, unraveling its profound impact on the perception of AI systems and potential harms they may bring.

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Joker, Facestealer and Coper banking malwares on Google Play store

Security Boulevard

However, threat actors continue to evolve their tactics and are able to successfully upload dangerous apps laced with malware on the Google play store. Recently, the Zscaler ThreatLabz team discovered apps involving multiple instances of the Joker, Facestealer, and Coper malware families spreading in the virtual marketplace.

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Digital Risk Types Demystified: A Strategic Insight into Online Threats

Centraleyes

The digital landscape is advancing, and the risks of shirking cutting-edge technology are substantial. In this era of rapid technological advancement, there’s no turning back the clock on digital advances, but we have choices about how we move forward. Examples include malware, phishing attacks, and insider threats.

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