Stay informed with Security World Trend Now! Discover the latest security trends, technologies, and strategies to protect your data, networks, and digital identity. Get expert insights and practical advice for ensuring your online safety. Explore now!
## Cloud Security: Iranian-Run ISP ‘Cloudzy‘ Engaging in Illicit Activities In a recent report, cybersecurity startup Halcyon has exposed an Iranian-run company named Cloudzy that is providing command-and-control services to over 20 hacking groups, including ransomware operators, spyware vendors, and state-sponsored actors. Despite being registered in the United States, Cloudzy is believed to be operated…
The Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructure: Iranian Hacktivist Group Targets Israeli Oil Refinery Internet Security Concerns In a recent cyberattack, Israel‘s largest oil refinery, BAZAN Group, was targeted by an Iranian hacktivist group known as Cyber Avengers. The attack resulted in the website of the oil refinery becoming inaccessible for several days, with users either being…
API Security Testing for Dummies: A Comprehensive Guide The Importance of API Security in Today’s Digital Landscape In our increasingly interconnected world, the importance of secure application programming interfaces (APIs) cannot be overstated. APIs play a crucial role in enabling communication between different software applications and systems. They provide a bridge that allows data and…
Geopolitics Iranian Dissidents’ Claim of Presidential Hack Likely Legitimate, Experts Say A group called “GhyamSarnegouni” (“Rise to Overthrow”), an Iranian anti-government group, claimed to have hacked the internal network of the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and uploaded a trove of documents online on May 29, 2023. Cybersecurity experts familiar with this matter told CyberScoop…
Perimeter 81’s Network Security Platform Helps IT Managers Improve Efficiency As cyberattacks continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, the need for adequate network security has become more pressing than ever. With more and more businesses relying on computer networks to store and transfer sensitive data, the potential for cybercriminals to compromise these networks has…
Perimeter 81’s Network Security Platform Streamlines IT Manager’s Workday Introduction As the world becomes increasingly digitized, cybersecurity remains a pressing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Iran is famously no stranger to cyber attacks, having been accused of carrying out several high-profile incidents in the past. Most recently, a hacking group known as Tortoiseshell…
Iran‘s Charming Kitten advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been using a new malware strain dubbed BellaCiao to gain initial access and maintain a low profile on target systems in a highly targeted manner. According to researchers at Bitdefender, who discovered the malware during their investigation of activity related to other recent malware tools associated…
# In-Depth Report on Recent APT Activity ## ESET’s APT Activity Report ESET, a renowned IT security software developer, has released its semi-annual APT Activity Report. The report summarizes the activities of selected advanced persistent threat (APT) groups observed and investigated by ESET researchers from October 2022 until the end of March 2023. The APT…