SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

We were not able to determine any form of consistency when it came to the targeting, which led us to believe that the main objective of these attacks may have been to cause chaos and confusion — as opposed to achieving precise tactical goals. Taking sides: professional ransomware groups, hacktivists, and DDoS attacks.

DDOS 136

DDOS Ransomware Government Energy and Utilities 136

NopSec

DECEMBER 7, 2016

If you’ve read cybersecurity news lately, you’ve probably heard that it’s back. For some reason, when it comes to our industrial and energy sectors, many are blissfully unaware of the threats faced on a daily basis. But not all energy and industrial companies are as lucky. Likewise, it’s believed that Guccifer 2.0

Cyber threats 40

Cyber threats Cyber Attacks Ransomware Manufacturing 40

Security Boulevard

MAY 10, 2022

In this paper, EclecticIQ analysts examined various drivers of the Ukraine-Russia war to identify and describe possible outcomes for cyber and technology in the context of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Outcome #1: Russia Escalates its Use of Technology to Bolster its Narrative Abroad. Methodology.

Government 52

Government Media Technology Cybercrime 52

SecureList

AUGUST 3, 2022

News overview. ALtahrea Team, a group targeting NATO and its partners, attacked public transportation websites in Israel and the United Kingdom. Attacks linked in some way or another to the Russia-Ukraine conflict continued too. Some of the targeted resources resorted to geoblocking to stay online.

DDOS 114

DDOS Government Marketing IoT 114

SecureList

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are the most dangerous threats, as they employ complex tools and techniques, and often are highly targeted and hard to detect. In June, Microsoft published a report on a threat actor named Cadet Blizzard, responsible for WhisperGate and other wipers targeting Ukrainian government agencies early in 2022.

Hacking 110

Hacking Energy and Utilities Media Malware 110