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Iranian hackers target energy sector with new DNS backdoor

Bleeping Computer

The Iranian Lycaeum APT hacking group uses a new.NET-based DNS backdoor to conduct attacks on companies in the energy and telecommunication sectors. [.].

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Iran-linked Lyceum APT adds a new.NET DNS Backdoor to its arsenal

Security Affairs

Iran-linked Lyceum APT group uses a new.NET-based DNS backdoor to target organizations in the energy and telecommunication sectors. The Iran-linked Lyceum APT group, aka Hexane or Spilrin, used a new.NET-based DNS backdoor in a campaign aimed at companies in the energy and telecommunication sectors, ZScaler researchers warn.

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China-linked LightBasin group accessed calling records from telcos worldwide

Security Affairs

China-linked cyberespionage group LightBasin hacked mobile telephone networks around the world and used specialized tools to access calling records. CrowdStrike researchers reported that at least 13 telecommunication companies were compromised by since 2019. ” reads the report published by Crowdstrike.

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DHS issues emergency Directive to prevent DNS hijacking attacks

Security Affairs

DHS has issued a notice of a CISA emergency directive urging federal agencies of improving the security of government-managed domains (i.e.gov) to prevent DNS hijacking attacks. The notice was issued by the DHS and links the emergency directive Emergency Directive 19-01 titled “Mitigate DNS Infrastructure Tampering.”.

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What is Telecom LightBasin Cyber Attack

CyberSecurity Insiders

CrowdStrike security researchers have discovered that a hacking group dubbed LightBasin aka UNC1945 has been hiding in the networks of renowned telecom networks from the past 5 years, monitoring all their business operations and sending censorious data to remote servers.

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Russian Sandworm APT impersonates Ukrainian telcos to deliver malware

Security Affairs

Russia-linked APT group Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware. Russia-linked cyberespionage group Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Log4Shell).

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Turkish Sea Turtle APT targets Dutch IT and Telecom firms

Security Affairs

Between 2017 and 2019, the APT group mainly used DNS hijacking in its campaigns. The group targets government entities, Kurdish (political) groups like PKK, telecommunication, ISPs, IT-service providers (including security companies), NGO, and Media & Entertainment sectors; Over the years, the group enhanced its evasion capabilities.

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