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A chink in the armor of China-based hacking group Nickel

Malwarebytes

For initial access, the DCU noticed Nickel using older, and patched, vulnerabilities in Microsoft products like Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, but also compromised VPN suppliers or obtained stolen credentials. The group’s activity included looking in directories of interest for new files added since the last time it collected data.

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Microsoft disrupts China-based hacking group Nickel

Malwarebytes

For initial access, the DCU noticed Nickel using older, and patched, vulnerabilities in Microsoft products like Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, but also compromised VPN suppliers or obtained stolen credentials. The group’s activity included looking in directories of interest for new files added since the last time it collected data.

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Best Wi-Fi Security & Performance Testing Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

To catch them, administration policies on continuous surveillance and periodic assessments should be in place. While these problems have faded over time, as Wi-Fi prevalence grew dramatically, it has reached the point where most users utilize Wi-Fi networks without having much of a clue about how they work or the underlying technology.

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Top VC Firms in Cybersecurity of 2022

eSecurity Planet

As a leading VC, BVP offers budding companies plenty to consider, with a set of roadmaps and tools for today’s technologies and market complexities. Notable cybersecurity exits for the company include AVG Technologies, Cognitive Security, OpenDNS, and Carbon Black. Also read : Addressing Remote Desktop Attacks and Security.