We Live Security

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

ESET Research uncovers the Sponsoring Access campaign, which utilizes an undocumented Ballistic Bobcat backdoor we have named Sponsor.

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Tech Republic Security

JULY 7, 2022

Since May of 2021, state-sponsored attackers have been deploying Maui ransomware in an attempt to encrypt sensitive records and disrupt services for vulnerable healthcare organizations. The post North Korean-sponsored ransomware attacks target US healthcare companies appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 30, 2024

The post What Are State-Sponsored Cyberattacks? Wars used to be waged on a physical battlefield, with countries pitting tanks and troops. appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 13, 2021

Interesting attack : Masquerading as UK scholars with the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), the threat actor TA453 has been covertly approaching individuals since at least January 2021 to solicit sensitive information.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 12, 2022

Though the feds don't cite any specific threat, a joint advisory from CISA, the FBI and the NSA offers advice on how to detect and mitigate cyberattacks sponsored by Russia.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 22, 2023

The post Chinese state-sponsored attack uses custom router implant to target European governments appeared first on TechRepublic. Learn technical details about this cyberattack, as well as Check Point Research's tips on how to detect and protect against this security threat.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recently leaked documents from Chinese cybersecurity firm i-SOON provide an unprecedented look at China's extensive state-sponsored hacking operations. Experts agree that China's state-sponsored hacking remains a serious national security threat that requires greater cooperation and investment to address.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 18, 2023

Researchers have uncovered previously unknown attack infrastructure used by Pakistani and Chinese entities operated by the state-sponsored group SideWinder. Among the […] The post State-Sponsored Cybercrime Group`s Infrastructure Revealed appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2024

Ostrich Cyber-Risk proudly announces its ongoing partnership with the FAIR Institute as an Institute Sponsor for the year 2024. The post Ostrich Cyber-Risk Continues Partnership with FAIR Institute as Institute Sponsor appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 18, 2022

The post Sponsored: Helping organizations automate cybersecurity across their digital terrains appeared first on TechRepublic. The digital world is changing, and you need cybersecurity solutions that change with it. Forescout Continuum can help.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Midnight Blizzard gang appears to have been looking for information about itself. See how organizations can protect their accounts from password spray attacks.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 13, 2022

The post State-sponsored Chinese threat actors compromise telecommunications and network services providers appeared first on TechRepublic. Threat actors originating from the People's Republic of China are exploiting known vulnerabilities to build a broad network infrastructure of compromised machines worldwide.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

More specifically, the Volt Typhoon actors are utilizing security […] The post Ordr Security Bulletin – Volt Typhoon State-Sponsored Cyber Actor appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

MAY 17, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed previously undocumented attack infrastructure used by the prolific state-sponsored group SideWinder to strike entities located in Pakistan and China.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 26, 2022

The post Insurers May Not Cover ‘State-Sponsored’ Cyberattacks appeared first on Security Boulevard. Many cyberinsurance policies contain exclusions for so-called “acts of war”—and insurers reason that cyberattacks constitute such an act of war.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The outing of China-backed threat actor Volt Typhoon and Microsoft’s compromise by Russia-backed Midnight Blizzard provide important cyber security strategy lessons for Australia, says Tenable.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 14, 2022

The post Counteracting Nation-State-Sponsored Cyberattack Groups appeared first on Security Boulevard. The worry is not only permeating government agencies but also businesses around the globe, and are not without merit. In light of recent geopolitical shifts, U.S. intelligence.

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The Hacker News

JULY 20, 2023

An analysis of the indicators of compromise (IoCs) associated with the JumpCloud hack has uncovered evidence pointing to the involvement of North Korean state-sponsored groups, in a style that's reminiscent of the supply chain attack targeting 3CX.

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We Live Security

JUNE 21, 2021

The post State‑sponsored or financially motivated: Is there any difference anymore? What does the increasingly fuzzy line between traditional cybercrime and attacks attributed to state-backed groups mean for the future of the threat landscape? appeared first on WeLiveSecurity.

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The Hacker News

MAY 3, 2021

Iran has been linked to yet another state-sponsored ransomware operation through a contracting company based in the country, according to new analysis.

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Dark Reading

JULY 6, 2022

Apple's new Lockdown Mode protects devices targeted by sophisticated state-sponsored mercenary spyware attacks.

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Heimadal Security

MAY 5, 2022

Naikon, a Chinese-state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) undergoes scrutiny once again following the discovery of a new set of TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures). The post Chinese State-Sponsored APT Naikon Resurfaces with New Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 30, 2022

Lloyd's Backs Off Insurance for State-Sponsored Cyberattacks. issued a market bulletin dated August 16, 2022 setting out new rules for standalone cyber-attack policies that would exclude coverage for damages from state-sponsored attacks. brooke.crothers. Tue, 08/30/2022 - 15:00. Cyber related businesses are ‘evolving risk’.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AttackIQ has released a new attack graph in response to the recently published CISA Advisory (AA24-038A) which assesses that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actors are seeking to pre-position themselves on IT networks for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks against U.S.

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CSO Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

That's no longer the case and over the past year in particular, the number of such state-sponsored attacks against small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) has increased significantly. Advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks were once mainly a concern for large corporations in industries that presented cyberespionage interest.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 22, 2021

The Ministry of Defence academy was hit by a major cyber attack, Russia and China state-sponsored hackers are suspected to be behind the offensive. The post Ministry of Defence academy hit by state-sponsored hackers appeared first on Security Affairs. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

MAY 4, 2021

Researchers from Flashpoint have uncovered a state-sponsored ransomware campaign conducted by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) through an Iranian contracting company called “Emen Net Pasargard” (ENP) (aka “Imannet Pasargad,” “Iliant Gostar Iranian,” “Eeleyanet Gostar Iraniyan”). ” concludes the report.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

We are excited to announce that SiteLock is a WordCamp Global Community Sponsor this year! After sponsoring 17 WordCamps and attending 40 in 2016, becoming a 2017 global sponsor was an obvious next step for us, and we look forward to expanding our support within the community this year! Why WordPress is Important to Us.

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ReliaQuest is now a proud sponsor of First Tee’s new short course at the Rogers Park Golf Course in Tampa, a nine-hole course that offers an age-appropriate training ground for the more than 70,000 children served by First Tee each year.

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Heimadal Security

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Reports show that a recently found backdoor dubbed ‘Aclip’ that exploits the Slack API for covert communications is being used by an alleged Iranian state-sponsored cybercriminal. The post State-sponsored Threat Actors Steal Airline Data Using the Slack API appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Google revealed that over 12,000 of its users were targeted by state-sponsored hackers in the third quarter of this year. SecurityAffairs – Google TAG, state-sponsored hacking). The post Google warned 12K+ users targeted by state-sponsored hackers appeared first on Security Affairs. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Federal Agency Was the Victim of Iranian Government-Sponsored Hackers appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The authorities conducted incident response efforts from mid-June through mid-July 2022, but the attack was not still attributed to a certain hacking group. Since […]. The post A U.S.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Permalink The post DEF CON 31 – Joe Slowik’s ‘Contextualizing The Vulkan Leaks & State Sponsored Offensive Ops’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Originating from the conference events at Caesars Forum, Flamingo, Harrah’s and Linq in Las Vegas, Nevada ; via the organizations YouTube channel.

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Google said today that it sent roughly 50,000 alerts of state-sponsored phishing or hacking attempts to customers during 2021, a considerable increase compared to the previous year. [.].

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2023

My team and I are excited to announce that we are sponsoring Red Hat Summit 2023. The post Sonatype Sponsoring Red Hat Summit on May 23-25 in Boston appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Hacker News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on Thursday said it's tracking more than 270 government-backed threat actors from more than 50 countries, adding it has approximately sent 50,000 alerts of state-sponsored phishing or malware attempts to customers since the start of 2021.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 9, 2022

State-sponsored attacks frequently target numerous U.S. For state-sponsored threat actors, gaining access to highly classified information allows…. Cleared Defense Contractors Against Russian State-Sponsored Attacks appeared first on LogRhythm. government’s national security and defense capabilities. The post Securing U.S.

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