Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. At this time the cybercrime gang has yet to publish the alleged stolen data. In mid-October, the Lockbit ransomware gang claimed to have hacked the technology services giant CDW.

Manufacturing 103

Manufacturing Ransomware Cybercrime Hacking 103

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is an important achievement in the fight against cybercrime. Law enforcement from the US, Europe, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Spain, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Latvia conducted a joint operation that led to the seizure of the Ragnar Locker ransomware’s infrastructure. Both FBI and Europol declined to comment on the events.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Financial Services Cybercrime Manufacturing 105

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 22, 2021

the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cybercrime. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif.–( –( BUSINESS WIRE )–Kingston Digital, Inc.,

InfoSec 40

InfoSec Technology Encryption B2C 40

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The Lockbit ransomware gang claims to have hacked the aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor Boeing and threatened to leak the stolen data. The Boeing Company, commonly known as Boeing, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors. In 2022, Boeing recorded $66.61

Ransomware 131

Ransomware Manufacturing InfoSec Hacking 131

Security Affairs

JANUARY 19, 2024

Other economically and technologically advanced countries consistently maintaining a presence in the top ten include Italy, Australia, and Spain. This group primarily focused its attacks on the construction, manufacturing/industrial, and retail industries. The data shows a shift in ransomware targets over the past three years.

Ransomware 120

Ransomware Manufacturing Retail Insurance 120

Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. from defending Taiwan. Wray added that the China-linked actors employed a series of botnets in their activities.

Energy and Utilities 98

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology VPN 98

SC Magazine

MAY 1, 2021

Below is our esteemed panel of SC Awards judges, contributing from health care, engineering, finance, education, manufacturing, nonprofit and consulting, among others. Prior to Mastercard, Abdullah was the chief information security officer at Xerox, where she established and led a corporate-wide information risk management program.

Computers and Electronics 126

Computers and Electronics Technology Education Information Security 126

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

anti-cybercrime (Ofac).” The authorities reported that from June 2021 through at least November 2022, threat actors targeted a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure sectors, including Government Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Information Technology, and especially Healthcare and Public Health (HPH).

Ransomware 113

Ransomware Cryptocurrency Cybercrime VPN 113

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware 116

Ransomware Manufacturing Healthcare Education 116

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2023

French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three plants after a cyber attack, experts believe it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The French electronics manufacturer Lacroix Group shut down three facilities in France, Germany, and Tunisia in response to a cyber attack. We are in the final!

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing Ransomware Cyber Attacks Backups 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Positive Technologies researchers Vladimir Kononovich and Alexey Stennikov have discovered security flaws Wincor Cineo ATMs that could be exploited to bypass Black-Box attack protections and withdraw cash. The vulnerabilities discovered by the security duo impacts the Wincor Cineo ATMs with the RM3 and CMD-V5 dispensers.

Hacking 115

Hacking Firmware Encryption Manufacturing 115

Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2022

The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. Now Microsoft confirmed that the threat was discovered on the networks of multiple customers, including organizations in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Malware Backups Technology 99

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

These seemingly innocuous appliances became unwilling accomplices in a larger cybercrime scheme. As we embrace the conveniences of smart technologies, manufacturers, regulators, and users must work together to enhace the security of these devices and protect against potential cyber threats.

DDOS 106

DDOS IoT Media Internet 106

Security Affairs

JANUARY 8, 2024

“According to this and other leaked documents, the Department of Defence purchased technology for the Air Force’s encrypted communications. . “The leaked documents include a contract between the Swiss Department of Defence and the US company for almost $5 million (CHF 4.28 ” reported the SwissInfo website.

Hacking 111

Hacking Data breaches Ransomware Manufacturing 111

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The cyber attack that hit the cleaning products manufacturer Clorox in August is still affecting the supply of the products to customers. Clorox has already resumed production at the vast majority of its manufacturing sites and expects the ramp up to full production to occur over time.

Cyber Attacks 103

Cyber Attacks Manufacturing Cybersecurity Marketing 103

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Kraft Heinz is an American food company, it is one of the largest food and beverage manufacturers globally. Snatch threat actors have targeted a wide range of critical infrastructure sectors including the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), Food and Agriculture, and Information Technology sectors. ” reads the alert.

Hacking 113

Hacking Ransomware Computers and Electronics Marketing 113

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The worm was attributed by IBM to the cybercrime gang Evil Corp , however, it is used by multiple threat actors to deliver malicious payloads such as the Clop ransomware.

Government 90

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 90

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The TinyNuke malware is back and now was used in attacks aimed at French users working in manufacturing, technology, construction, and business services. The attackers used invoice-themed lures targeting entities in manufacturing, industry, technology, finance, and other verticals. .

Banking 96

Banking Malware Manufacturing Business Services 96

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

LockBit ransomware gang announced to have hacked the German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company Continental. The technology company maintains full control over its IT systems. According to current information, the IT systems of third parties have not been affected.”

Hacking 92

Hacking Ransomware Manufacturing Technology 92

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 27, 2022

In October 2022, the malware was used in post-compromise activity attributed to another actor, DEV-0950 (which overlaps with FIN11 / TA505 cybercrime gang). The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Malware Data collection Encryption 95

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

. “On February 21, 2024, UnitedHealth Group (the “Company”) identified a suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor had gained access to some of the Change Healthcare information technology systems. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.” ” reads the SEC filing.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Healthcare Government Technology 91

Security Affairs

AUGUST 21, 2019

Manufacturing. The manufacturing industry was not always known to embrace connected technology, but that’s changing. For example, manufacturing companies can expect a cyberattack itself to cost about $1.7 Analysts also say that the manufacturing industry is extremely attractive to hackers. About the author.

Cybersecurity 80

Cybersecurity Retail Manufacturing Advertising 80

Security Affairs

JULY 9, 2022

The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. Last week, Microsoft confirmed that the threat was discovered on the networks of multiple customers , including organizations in the technology and manufacturing sectors.

Malware 86

Malware Manufacturing Backups Technology 86

Security Affairs

AUGUST 8, 2021

Ivanti fixed a critical code execution issue in Pulse Connect Secure VPN RansomEXX ransomware leaks files stolen from Italian luxury brand Zegna VMware addresses critical flaws in its products CVE-2021-20090 actively exploited to target millions of IoT devices worldwide RansomEXX ransomware hit computer manufacturer and distributor GIGABYTE.

VPN 98

VPN Ransomware Manufacturing IoT 98

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed it targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The worm was attributed by IBM to the cybercrime gang Evil Corp , however, it is used by multiple threat actors to deliver malicious payloads such as the Clop ransomware.

Government 52

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 52

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The malicious code was used in attacks targeting multiple sectors including the gaming industry, technology industry, and luxury car manufacturers. KmsdBot supports multiple architectures, including as Winx86, Arm64, and mips64, x86_64, and does not stay persistent to avoid detection.

IoT 89

IoT DDOS Architecture Internet 89

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2021

The job ad refers to the MAB5 as “a small military unit that specialises in the provision of novel and ground-breaking science and technology prototypes for operational requirements.” The successful candidate was required to obtain the highest level Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Computers and Electronics 102

Computers and Electronics Hacking Engineering Mobile 102

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The Iranian hacker group has been attacking corporate VPNs over the past months, they have been hacking VPN servers to plant backdoors in companies around the world targeting Pulse Secure , Fortinet , Palo Alto Networks , and Citrix VPNs. ” reads the report published by Crowdstrike.

Hacking 90

Hacking VPN Advertising Financial Services 90

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

entities Financial Services, Government Facilities, Healthcare and Public Health, Critical Manufacturing, and Information Technology. .” Since December 2021 Cuba operators are continuing to target U.S.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Financial Services Manufacturing Healthcare 83

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The victims include the construction subsector of the critical manufacturing sector, the academia subsector of the government facilities sector, the information technology sector, and the transportation sector.” ” reads the flash alert.

Ransomware 128

Ransomware Firmware Antivirus Accountability 128

Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

Other top 4 targeted industries include Manufacturing, Insurance, Technology, and Financial Services seeing 15%, 9%, 7%, and 6% of the campaign traffic respectively.” Experts warn that the Energy sector was a major focus of this campaign, followed by manufacturing, and insurance. ” continues the report.

Phishing 85

Phishing Energy and Utilities Insurance Manufacturing 85

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

. “The FBI has identified, as of early November 2021 that Cuba ransomware actors have compromised at least 49 entities in five critical infrastructure sectors, including but not limited to the financial, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology sectors.”

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Hacking Malware Encryption 137

Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

The malware was first spotted in September 2021, the experts observed Raspberry Robin targeting organizations in the technology and manufacturing industries. The malware uses TOR exit nodes as a backup C2 infrastructure. Initial access is typically through infected removable drives, often USB devices.

Malware 108

Malware Backups Manufacturing Accountability 108

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The malicious code was used in attacks targeting multiple sectors including the gaming industry, technology industry, and luxury car manufacturers. KmsdBot supports multiple architectures, including as Winx86, Arm64, and mips64, x86_64, and does not stay persistent to avoid detection.

DDOS 90

DDOS Malware Cryptocurrency Architecture 90

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

The authorities reported that from June 2021 through at least November 2022, threat actors targeted a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure sectors, including Government Facilities, Communications, Critical Manufacturing, Information Technology, and especially Healthcare and Public Health (HPH).

Ransomware 91

Ransomware VPN Manufacturing Healthcare 91

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Since at least 2014, experts at FireEye have observed APT32 targeting foreign corporations with an interest in Vietnam’s manufacturing, consumer products, and hospitality sectors. The APT32 also targeted peripheral network security and technology infrastructure corporations, and security firms that may have connections with foreign investors.

Cryptocurrency 96

Cryptocurrency Antivirus Manufacturing Government 96

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A set of 16 security flaws in commercial Bluetooth stacks, collectively tracked as BrakTooth , can be exploited by threat actors to execute arbitrary code and crash the devices via DoS attacks. Attackers in radio range can trigger the issue to gain arbitrary code execution (ACE) in ESP32 via a crafted Extended Features bitfield payload.

Firmware 89

Firmware Manufacturing IoT Technology 89