Tag: espionage
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AP Sources: Chinese Hackers Targeted Phones of Trump, Vance, People Associated With Harris Campaign
Chinese hackers engaged in a broader espionage operation targeted cellphones used by Donald Trump, JD Vance, and the Kamala Harris campaign. The post … First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/ap-sources-chinese-hackers-targeted-phones-of-trump-vance-people-associated-with-harris-campaign/
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Former British PM Cameron Calls for Tech Engagement with China Despite Cyber Threats
Former UK PM David Cameron called for stronger defenses against Chinese cyber espionage while advocating collaboration with Beijing, coinciding with t… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/david-cameron-us-china-cyber/
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TA866 Group Linked to New WarmCookie Malware in Espionage Campaign
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Kremlin-linked hackers target Ukraine’s state, military agencies in new espionage campaign
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OilRig Exploits Windows Kernel Flaw in Espionage Campaign Targeting UAE and Gulf
The Iranian threat actor known as OilRig has been observed exploiting a now-patched privilege escalation flaw impacting the Windows Kernel as part of … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/oilrig-exploits-windows-kernel-flaw-in.html
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NSA, FBI, and Allies Expose Ongoing Russian Cyber Espionage Operations
Recently, the National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force (C… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/nsa-fbi-and-allies-expose-ongoing-russian-cyber-espionage-operations/
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OilRig Hackers Exploiting Microsoft Exchange Server To Steal Login Details
Earth Simnavaz, an Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage group, has recently intensified its attacks on critical infrastructure in the UAE and wider… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/oilrig-hackers-microsoft-exchange-attack/
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Russia’s SVR Targets Zimbra, TeamCity Servers for Cyber Espionage
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GoldenJackal Bypasses Air-Gaps in Sophisticated Espionage Campaigns
A new report by MatÃas Porolli, a malware researcher at ESET, has revealed a series of cyberespionage campaigns executed by the elusive Advanced Pers… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/goldenjackal-bypasses-air-gaps-in-sophisticated-espionage-campaigns/
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NSA cyber chief: Espionage is now Russia’s focus for cyberattacks on Ukraine
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NSA cyber director: Espionage is now Russia’s focus for cyberattacks on Ukraine
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Python-Based Malware Slithers Into Systems via Legit VS Code
The prolific Chinese APT Mustang Panda is the likely culprit behind a sophisticated cyber-espionage attack that sets up persistent remote access to vi… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/python-malware-slithers-legit-vs-code
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NCSC and allies call out Russia’s Unit 29155 over cyber warfare
The NCSC and counterpart agencies from the US and other countries have exposed a long-running campaign of Russian cyber espionage and warfare conducte… First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366609814/NCSC-and-allies-call-out-Russias-Unit-29155-over-cyber-warfare
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Justice Department Seizes 41 Domains Used by Russian Intelligence in Massive Cyber Espionage Takedown
Yesterday, the Justice Department announced the seizure of 41 internet domains used by Russian intelligence agents to commit cyber fraud and espionage… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/justice-department-seizes-41-domains-used-by-russian-intelligence-in-massive-cyber-espionage-takedown/
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Chinese Hackers Infiltrate U.S. Internet Providers in Cyber Espionage Campaign
Nation-state threat actors backed by Beijing broke into a handful of U.S. internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign orch… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/09/chinese-hackers-infiltrate-us-internet.html
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Advanced Cyberattacks: Patchwork APT’s Nexe Backdoor Campaign Exposed
In a new report from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), the notorious Patchwork APT group has once again demonstrated its cyber-espionage pr… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/advanced-cyberattacks-patchwork-apts-nexe-backdoor-campaign-exposed/
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North Korean’s Stonefly shifts from espionage to ransomware, extortion
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Passive Backdoors, Active Threat: UNC1860’s Espionage Tools Exposed
Mandiant has uncovered alarming evidence of a sophisticated Iranian state-sponsored cyber campaign orchestrated by UNC1860, a threat actor likely affi… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/passive-backdoors-active-threat-unc1860s-espionage-tools-exposed/
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North Korea-backed cyber espionage campaign targets UK military
National Cyber Security Centre warns of global hacking effort to obtain nuclear and defence intelligence</p><p>North Korean state-backed h… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/25/north-korea-backed-cyber-espionage-campaign-targets-uk-military
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RomCom Malware Resurfaces With SnipBot Variant
The latest version of the evolving threat is a multistage attack demonstrating a move away from ransomware to purely espionage activities, typically t… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/romcom-malware-resurfaces-snipbot-variant
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Patchwork APT Group Unleashes Nexe Backdoor: A New Era in Cyber Espionage Tactics
Recent analyses by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have brought to light an ongoing cyber campaign orchestrated by the notorious Patchwork… First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/patchwork-apt-group/
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Sophisticated Cyber Espionage: Earth Baxia Uses CVE-2024-36401 and Cobalt Strike to Infiltrate APAC
In a recent report from Trend Micro, the cyber espionage group Earth Baxia has been identified targeting government organizations in Taiwan and potent… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/sophisticated-cyber-espionage-earth-baxia-uses-cve-2024-36401-and-cobalt-strike-to-infiltrate-apac/
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China-linked APT group Salt Typhoon compromised some U.S. internet service providers (ISPs)
China-linked threat actors compromised some U.S. internet service providers (ISPs) as part of a cyber espionage campaign code-named Salt Typhoon. Chin… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/168941/apt/salt-typhoon-china-linked-threat-actors-breached-us-isp.html
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North Korean APT Bypasses DMARC Email Policies in Cyber-Espionage Attacks
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North Korean Hackers Target Energy and Aerospace Industries with New MISTPEN Malware
A North Korea-linked cyber-espionage group has been observed leveraging job-themed phishing lures to target prospective victims in energy and aerospac… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/09/north-korean-hackers-target-energy-and.html
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Phishing Espionage Attack Targets US-Taiwan Defense Conference
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Chinese Engineer Indicted for Alleged Cyber Espionage Campaign Against US Aerospace Industry
A Chinese national, Song Wu, has been indicted on 14 counts of wire fraud and 14 counts of aggravated identity theft, stemming from an alleged multi-y… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/chinese-engineer-indicted-for-alleged-cyber-espionage-campaign-against-us-aerospace-industry/
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UNC2970’s Backdoor Deployed via Trojanized PDF Reader Targets Critical Infrastructure
Mandiant has unveiled a new wave of cyber-espionage attacks orchestrated by the North Korea-linked group UNC2970. This group has recently employed a s… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/unc2970s-backdoor-deployed-via-trojanized-pdf-reader-targets-critical-infrastructure/
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Crimson Palace Returns: Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage Operation Escalates with New Tools and Targets
After a brief hiatus, the Crimson Palace operation, a Chinese state-directed cyber espionage campaign, has resurfaced, armed with new tactics and an e… First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/crimson-palace-returns-chinese-state-sponsored-cyber-espionage-operation-escalates-with-new-tools-and-targets/