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The Evolving Tactics and Techniques of Chinese Nation-State Threat Actors Every day, thousands of experts at Microsoft dedicate their time to analyzing signals and uncovering emerging threats in order to deliver timely security insights. While much of their work is focused on criminal actors, they also pay attention to nation-state groups to understand the geopolitical…
Madagascar‘s Government Services Utilizing Spyware for Political Surveillance Introduction Recent research conducted by cybersecurity firm Sekoia has shed light on the use of surveillance spyware known as Predator by various governments worldwide. It has been discovered that Madagascar‘s government services, ahead of their presidential election in November, have purchased and leveraged Predator for domestic political…
The Evolving Tactics and Threat Activity of Chinese Nation-State Groups Adapting Is the Name of the Game In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the world had to quickly adapt to remote work setups. This shift presented new challenges for companies to enable remote access to their sensitive systems and resources. Unfortunately, threat actors…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, IT professionals play a critical role in ensuring the protection of sensitive data and safeguarding against cyber threats. The proliferation of interconnected systems, increased digitalization of industries, and the growing sophistication of hackers have made compliance with security frameworks more important than ever….
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance An Introduction to Cybersecurity Challenges With the rapid advances in technology, cybersecurity has become an increasingly critical concern for individuals, organizations, and governments worldwide. The interconnectedness of the digital world presents both opportunities and challenges, as malicious actors seek to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information….
Report: Sophisticated Backdoor “Deadglyph” Used in Middle East Cyber-Espionage Attack Introduction Researchers at ESET have recently uncovered a highly advanced backdoor called “Deadglyph” that was used in a cyber-espionage attack against a government agency in the Middle East. This backdoor is believed to be the work of Stealth Falcon, a state-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT)…
New Sophisticated Backdoor “Deadglyph” Unveiled in Middle East Cyber-Espionage Attack A State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage Group In a recent cyber-espionage attack targeting a government agency in the Middle East, security researchers have discovered a highly sophisticated backdoor dubbed “Deadglyph.” This backdoor has been linked to the advanced persistent threat group known as Stealth Falcon, which is…
China‘s Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: A Strategic Move? The US Department of Defense (DoD) has recently released its 2023 Cyber Strategy report, which highlights an increase in state-sponsored cyberattacks from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) targeting critical infrastructure that could impact military response. According to the DoD, these cyberattacks are part of a contingency…
Threats Ukrainian official: Russian hackers change tactics from disruptive attacks By Christian Vasquez | August 9, 2023 A top cybersecurity official from Ukraine has revealed that Russian hackers have shifted their tactics from disruptive attacks to intelligence gathering aimed at gaining an advantage on the battlefield. Victor Zhora, the deputy chairman of the State Service…
FIN8 Resurfaces with Revised Sardonic Backdoor and BlackCat Ransomware The financially-motivated cybercrime group FIN8, also known as “Syssphinx,” has recently re-emerged after a period of inactivity. This time, the group is using a new version of its Sardonic backdoor to deliver the BlackCat ransomware. FIN8 has a history of constantly reinventing its malware arsenal, and…