Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

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. ” reads the report published by Recorded Future.

Malware 81

Malware Telecommunications DNS Hacking 81

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

US and Japanese authorities warn that a China-linked APT BlackTech planted backdoor in Cisco router firmware to hack the businesses in both countries. The group targeted organizations in multiple sectors, including defense, government, electronics, telecommunication, technology, media, telecommunication industries.

Firmware 110

Firmware Telecommunications System Administration Malware 110

Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The Sandworm group (aka BlackEnergy , UAC-0082 , Iron Viking , Voodoo Bear , and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). In December, Kyivstar , the largest Ukraine service provider went down after a major cyber attack.

Mobile 88

Mobile Telecommunications Cyber Attacks Internet 88

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2021

NOBELIUM focuses on government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), think tanks, military, IT service providers, health technology and research, and telecommunications providers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, cyber security). ” states Microsoft. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

Telecommunications 107

Telecommunications Technology Hacking Malware 107

Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2023

Telecommunications giant Lumen Technologies discovered two cybersecurity incidents, including a ransomware attack. In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, on March 27, 2023, Lumen announced two cybersecurity incidents. ” continues the form.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology Cybersecurity 88

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. The APT group is using almost exclusively living-off-the-land techniques and hands-on-keyboard activity to evade detection.

Energy and Utilities 97

Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Technology VPN 97

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 90

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 90

Security Affairs

MARCH 11, 2022

Lapsus$ Ransomware gang is looking for insiders willing to sell remote access to major technology corporations and ISPs. Thursday, March 10, Lapsus$ ransomware gang announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware Telecommunications Technology VPN 105

Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2023

1/3 pic.twitter.com/pMij9lpU5J — ESET Research (@ESETresearch) January 27, 2023 The Sandworm group has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). We attribute this attack to #Sandworm.

Telecommunications 90

Telecommunications Malware Hacking Technology 90

Security Affairs

JUNE 19, 2021

. “RedFoxtrot has primarily targeted aerospace and defense, government, telecommunications, mining, and research organizations in Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Unit 69010). ” continues the report. . located in Wuhan.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Telecommunications 118

Telecommunications Government Hacking Malware 118

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Mandiant researchers reported that Russia-linked APT group Sandworm employed new operational technology (OT) attacks that caused power outages while the Russian army was conducting mass missile strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine in October.

Telecommunications 107

Telecommunications Hacking Technology Internet 107

Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

” Sliver is a post-exploitation framework that is gaining notoriety in the hacking underground as an alternative to the Cobalt Strike framework. “ Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, KrustyLoader )

VPN 90

VPN Malware Authentication Small Business 90

Security Affairs

AUGUST 3, 2021

China linked APT groups have targeted networks of at least five major telecommunications companies operating in Southeast Asia since 2017. initial access team, foothold, telco-technology specialized team, etc.) SecurityAffairs – hacking, China-linked APT). all working together and reporting to the same Chinese threat actor.

Telecommunications 99

Telecommunications Hacking Technology Information Security 99

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Additional information about the investigation conducted by Resecurity are available here : [link] Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Dark web)

Engineering 120

Engineering Passwords Telecommunications Accountability 120

Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2022

and Tykelab Srl, the latter is a telecommunications solutions company suspected to be operating as a front company. The malware samples analyzed impersonated the applications of telecommunications companies or smartphone manufacturers. “According to its own website , Tykelab provides innocuous technology solutions.

Spyware 77

Spyware Surveillance Telecommunications Mobile 77

Security Affairs

JANUARY 13, 2020

officials responsible for national security and telecommunications were meeting their peers in Britain ahead of the final decision on Huawei 5G technology. officials responsible for national security and telecommunications were meeting their peers in Britain in the attempt to convince U.K. According to U.K.

Telecommunications 66

Telecommunications Government Advertising Architecture 66

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). In September 2022, Sandworm has been observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 119

Ransomware Encryption Telecommunications Malware 119

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 14, 2022

All too often, this gives them a false sense of security: when in fact, threat actors can not only access and watch your camera feed but exploit the unsecured device to hack into your network. SecurityAffairs – hacking, IP cameras). IP cameras exposed, with US in the lead</strong> appeared first on Security Affairs.

Surveillance 127

Surveillance Manufacturing Passwords Internet 127

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2022

The gang announced the alleged hack through its Telegram channel and shared a series of screenshots as proof of the hack. On Thursday, March 10, the group announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM. Pierluigi Paganini.

Telecommunications 82

Telecommunications Data breaches VPN Hacking 82

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Ukrainian telecommunications company provides communication services and data transmission based on a broad range of fixed and mobile technologies, including 4G (LTE) in Ukraine. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Kyivstar)

Cyber Attacks 106

Cyber Attacks Mobile Telecommunications Internet 106

Security Affairs

MARCH 12, 2022

Video game company Ubisoft has suffered a ‘cyber security incident’ that had a severe impact on games, systems, and services. The rumors of a cyber attack against Ubisoft circulated online in the last few days, while data extortion group LAPSUS$ claimed to have hacked the company. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ubisoft).

Data breaches 88

Data breaches Telecommunications Hacking Cyber Attacks 88

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

NSA, FBI, and CISA Release Cybersecurity Information Sheet on Deepfake Threats 38TB of data accidentally exposed by Microsoft AI researchers Clorox Blames Damaging Cyberattack for Product Shortage MGM losing up to $8.4M Government of Bermuda blames Russian threat actors for the cyber attack City of Dallas has set a budget of $8.5

Cyber Attacks 82

Cyber Attacks Firewall Data breaches Telecommunications 82

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2021

SITA is a multinational information technology company providing IT and telecommunication services to the air transport industry. Around the world, nearly every passenger flight relies on SITA technology. If you want to receive the weekly Security Affairs Newsletter for free subscribe here. Pierluigi Paganini.

Data breaches 109

Data breaches Telecommunications Technology Hacking 109

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 52

Government Malware Telecommunications Cybercrime 52

Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2022

The Lapsus$ extortion group claims to have hacked Microsoft ‘s internal Azure DevOps server and leaked the source code for some projects. On Thursday, March 10, the group announced they’re starting to recruit insiders employed within major technology giants and ISPs, such companies include Microsoft, Apple, EA Games and IBM.

Cybercrime 90

Cybercrime Telecommunications VPN Hacking 90

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Symantec spotted a previously unknown nation-state actor, tracked as Harvester, that is targeting telecommunication providers and IT firms in South Asia. Sectors targeted include telecommunications, government, and information technology (IT). SecurityAffairs – hacking, Harvester). Pierluigi Paganini.

Telecommunications 96

Telecommunications Government Malware Encryption 96

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The malicious installer was used to infect organizations in multiple sectors, including the industrial, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, insurance and telecommunications sectors in North America and Europe. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Comm100). ” The report includes Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) for this attack.

Telecommunications 108

Telecommunications Insurance Manufacturing Healthcare 108

Security Affairs

JULY 5, 2020

UK officials are drawing up proposals to stop installing new Huawei equipment in the 5G network within the year, they also plan to speed up the replacement of Chinese technology that has been already deployed. The decision comes after a new UK intelligence agency GCHQ’s report raised new security concerns over Huawei 5G equipment.

Technology 106

Technology Telecommunications Risk Manufacturing 106

Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Sandworm group has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). On September 2022, the Sandworm group was observed impersonating telecommunication providers to target Ukrainian entities with malware.

Telecommunications 88

Telecommunications Malware Hacking Technology 88

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2022

NOBELIUM focuses on government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), think tanks, military, IT service providers, health technology and research, and telecommunications providers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, MagicWeb). ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 120

Malware Authentication Telecommunications Government 120

Security Affairs

JUNE 14, 2021

The G7 members highlights the importance to collaborate to increase the security of supply chains, the statement also recognizes the foundational role that telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G and future communication technologies, plays and will play in underpinning our wider digital and ICT infrastructure.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware Cybercrime Telecommunications Accountability 102

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, APT28)

Government 108

Government Telecommunications Accountability Phishing 108

Security Affairs

JANUARY 16, 2024

Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini ( SecurityAffairs – hacking, Ivanti Connect Secure VPN flaws) modification – GIFTEDVISITOR” section of Volexity’s recent blog post. Volexity has also observed suspected exploitation attempt from another threat actor tracked as UTA0188.

VPN 84

VPN Authentication Small Business Telecommunications 84

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Sandworm (aka BlackEnergy and TeleBots ) has been active since 2000, it operates under the control of Unit 74455 of the Russian GRU’s Main Center for Special Technologies (GTsST). The researchers observed C2 infrastructure relying on dynamic DNS domains masquerading as Ukrainian telecommunication service providers. Pierluigi Paganini.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Telecommunications DNS Hacking 83

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The group focuses on government departments that are involved in foreign affairs, technology, and telecommunications. The Earth Lusca group remained active during the first half of 2023, it primarily targeted organizations in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Balkans.

Malware 101

Malware Encryption Telecommunications Authentication 101

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2021

Across the years, the researchers found analyzed multiple backdoors and hacking tools composing the arsenal of the cyberespionage group. Researchers at company firm Symantec reportedly linked the CIA hacking tools to a number of cyber attacks launched in recent years by a threat actor the company identified as the Longhorn group.

Malware 105

Malware Hacking Government Telecommunications 105

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 6, 2021

NOBELIUM focuses on government organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), think tanks, military, IT service providers, health technology and research, and telecommunications providers. SecurityAffairs – hacking, Nobelium). Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

Phishing 92

Phishing Telecommunications Government Accountability 92