Tag: group
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The innovative CISO’s bucket list: Human-led transformation at the core
Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, data, defense, GDPR, governance, group, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, threat, toolBuilding a unified, integrated defense: The second major bucket list theme is breaking down the silos that perpetually plague security organizations. Application security (AppSec), cloud security (CloudSec) and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) groups all work from different spreadsheets and tools and often with different objectives. This model is inefficient, expensive and leaves massive gaps…
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The innovative CISO’s bucket list: Human-led transformation at the core
Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, data, defense, GDPR, governance, group, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, threat, toolBuilding a unified, integrated defense: The second major bucket list theme is breaking down the silos that perpetually plague security organizations. Application security (AppSec), cloud security (CloudSec) and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) groups all work from different spreadsheets and tools and often with different objectives. This model is inefficient, expensive and leaves massive gaps…
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The innovative CISO’s bucket list: Human-led transformation at the core
Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, data, defense, GDPR, governance, group, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, threat, toolBuilding a unified, integrated defense: The second major bucket list theme is breaking down the silos that perpetually plague security organizations. Application security (AppSec), cloud security (CloudSec) and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) groups all work from different spreadsheets and tools and often with different objectives. This model is inefficient, expensive and leaves massive gaps…
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New China-linked hacker group spies on governments in Southeast Asia, Japan
The group, LongNosedGoblin, has been active since at least September 2023 and was uncovered after researchers detected new malware strains inside the network of a Southeast Asian government last year. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/china-linked-hacker-group-spied-on-asian-govs
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New China-linked hacker group spies on governments in Southeast Asia, Japan
The group, LongNosedGoblin, has been active since at least September 2023 and was uncovered after researchers detected new malware strains inside the network of a Southeast Asian government last year. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/china-linked-hacker-group-spied-on-asian-govs
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RansomHouse RaaS Enhances Double Extortion with Data Theft and Encryption
RansomHouse, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation managed by the threat group Jolly Scorpius, has significantly enhanced its encryption capabilities, marking a critical escalation in the threat landscape. Recent analysis of RansomHouse binaries reveals a sophisticated upgrade from basic linear encryption to a complex multi-layered encryption methodology, demonstrating how ransomware operators continue to evolve their technical sophistication…
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New Lazarus and Kimsuky Infrastructure Discovered with Active Tools and Tunneling Nodes
Tags: control, credentials, cyber, group, infrastructure, lazarus, network, north-korea, theft, threat, toolSecurity researchers from Hunt.io and Acronis Threat Research Unit have uncovered a sophisticated network of operational infrastructure controlled by North Korean state-sponsored threat actors Lazarus and Kimsuky. The collaborative investigation revealed previously undocumented connections between these groups’ campaigns, exposing active command-and-control servers, credential-theft environments, tunneling nodes, and certificate-linked infrastructure that had remained hidden from public…
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New Lazarus and Kimsuky Infrastructure Discovered with Active Tools and Tunneling Nodes
Tags: control, credentials, cyber, group, infrastructure, lazarus, network, north-korea, theft, threat, toolSecurity researchers from Hunt.io and Acronis Threat Research Unit have uncovered a sophisticated network of operational infrastructure controlled by North Korean state-sponsored threat actors Lazarus and Kimsuky. The collaborative investigation revealed previously undocumented connections between these groups’ campaigns, exposing active command-and-control servers, credential-theft environments, tunneling nodes, and certificate-linked infrastructure that had remained hidden from public…
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Denmark says Russia was behind two ‘destructive and disruptive’ cyber-attacks
Intelligence service says attacks were work of groups connected to Russian state in ‘clear evidence’ of hybrid warThe Danish government has accused Russia of being behind two “destructive and disruptive” cyber-attacks in what it describes as “very clear evidence” of a hybrid war.The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) announced on Thursday that Moscow was behind…
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WhatsApp accounts targeted in ‘GhostPairing’ attack
Defending WhatsApp: Users can check which devices are paired via WhatsApp via Settings > Linked Devices. A rogue device link will appear here. Despite having access to a user’s WhatsApp account, the attacker can’t revoke their device access, which must be initiated by the primary device. Another tip is to enable two-step PIN verification. This…
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WhatsApp accounts targeted in ‘GhostPairing’ attack
Defending WhatsApp: Users can check which devices are paired via WhatsApp via Settings > Linked Devices. A rogue device link will appear here. Despite having access to a user’s WhatsApp account, the attacker can’t revoke their device access, which must be initiated by the primary device. Another tip is to enable two-step PIN verification. This…
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Lazarus Group Embed New BeaverTail Variant in Developer Tools
North Korea’s Lazarus Group deploys a new BeaverTail variant to steal credentials and crypto using fake job lures, dev tools, and smart contracts. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lazarus-embed-beavertail-variant-developer-tools/
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Lazarus Group Embed New BeaverTail Variant in Developer Tools
North Korea’s Lazarus Group deploys a new BeaverTail variant to steal credentials and crypto using fake job lures, dev tools, and smart contracts. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lazarus-embed-beavertail-variant-developer-tools/
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China-Aligned Threat Group Uses Windows Group Policy to Deploy Espionage Malware
A previously undocumented China-aligned threat cluster dubbed LongNosedGoblin has been attributed to a series of cyber attacks targeting governmental entities in Southeast Asia and Japan.The end goal of these attacks is cyber espionage, Slovak cybersecurity company ESET said in a report published today. The threat activity cluster has been assessed to be active since at…
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Der Raspberry-Pi-Weckruf für CISOs
Tags: access, authentication, ceo, ciso, control, cyberattack, dns, firewall, group, hacker, Hardware, infrastructure, linux, monitoring, office, risk, switch, tool, voip, vpnKleines Device, große Wirkung.Mitte Dezember wurde eine Fähre in Besitz der Mediterranean Shipping Company über Stunden in einem französischen Hafen festgesetzt, wie Bloomberg berichtete. Der Grund: Es bestand der Verdacht, dass russische Cyberkriminelle versucht haben, das Netzwerk des Schiffs zu hacken mit einem Raspberry Pi. Dieser war demnach mit einem Mobilfunkmodem gekoppelt, das den Fernzugriff…
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Iranian APT ‘Prince of Persia’ Resurfaces With New Tools and Targets
SafeBreach reports the resurgence of the Iranian APT group Prince of Persia (Infy). Discover how these state-sponsored hackers are now using Telegram bots and Thunder and Lightning malware to target victims globally across Europe, India, and Canada. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/iran-apt-prince-of-persia-resurfaces/
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Iranian APT ‘Prince of Persia’ Resurfaces With New Tools and Targets
SafeBreach reports the resurgence of the Iranian APT group Prince of Persia (Infy). Discover how these state-sponsored hackers are now using Telegram bots and Thunder and Lightning malware to target victims globally across Europe, India, and Canada. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/iran-apt-prince-of-persia-resurfaces/
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US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments
Law enforcement has seized the servers and domains of the E-Note cryptocurrency exchange, allegedly used by cybercriminal groups to launder more than $70 million. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-e-note-crypto-exchange-for-laundering-ransomware-payments/
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US seizes E-Note crypto exchange for laundering ransomware payments
Law enforcement has seized the servers and domains of the E-Note cryptocurrency exchange, allegedly used by cybercriminal groups to launder more than $70 million. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-seizes-e-note-crypto-exchange-for-laundering-ransomware-payments/
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Crypto theft in 2025: North Korean hackers continue to dominate
When they strike cryptocurrency-related targets, North Korean hacking groups are increasingly aiming for large services where a single breach can move serious money, a new … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/crypto-theft-2025-north-korean-domination/
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Clipping Scripted Sparrow’s wings: Tracking a global phishing ring
Between June 2024 and December 2025, Fortra analysts tracked a persistent business email compromise (BEC) operation that we have now classified as Scripted Sparrow. The group … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/tracking-scripted-sparrow-phishing-campaigns/
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Clipping Scripted Sparrow’s wings: Tracking a global phishing ring
Between June 2024 and December 2025, Fortra analysts tracked a persistent business email compromise (BEC) operation that we have now classified as Scripted Sparrow. The group … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/tracking-scripted-sparrow-phishing-campaigns/
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New BeaverTail Malware Variant Linked to Lazarus Group
A new variant of the BeaverTail malware linked to North Korean hackers has been identified targeting cryptocurrency traders and developers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/beavertail-variant-linked-lazarus/
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Group Policy abuse reveals China-aligned espionage group targeting governments
ESET Research has identified a previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat group that uses Windows Group Policy to deploy malware and move through victim … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/eset-china-aligned-apt-group-policy/
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Group Policy abuse reveals China-aligned espionage group targeting governments
ESET Research has identified a previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat group that uses Windows Group Policy to deploy malware and move through victim … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/eset-china-aligned-apt-group-policy/
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Group Policy abuse reveals China-aligned espionage group targeting governments
ESET Research has identified a previously undocumented China-aligned advanced persistent threat group that uses Windows Group Policy to deploy malware and move through victim … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/18/eset-china-aligned-apt-group-policy/
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Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems
The Chinese threat group, tracked as UAT-9686, has deployed a collection of custom-built hacking tools to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The post Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisco-email-security-breach/
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Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems
The Chinese threat group, tracked as UAT-9686, has deployed a collection of custom-built hacking tools to maintain persistent access to compromised systems. The post Chinese Hackers Breach Cisco’s Email Security Systems appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-cisco-email-security-breach/
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Chinese Ink Dragon Breaches European Government Networks, Affecting Asia and South America
Ink Dragon, a Chinese espionage group, has significantly expanded its operational reach from Southeast Asia and South America into European government networks, according to ongoing research by Check Point Research. The threat actor employs a methodical approach that combines strategic server compromises with sophisticated relay infrastructure to maintain persistent access and support global operations. The…
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‘Ink Dragon’ threat group targets IIS servers to build stealthy global network
Tags: access, attack, china, control, credentials, data, exploit, firewall, government, group, infrastructure, intelligence, microsoft, network, office, threat, vulnerability, wafmodus operandi to several other Chinese threat groups engaged in nation-state surveillance, such as UNC6384, whose campaigns targeted European diplomats.However, during a recent investigation at the office of a European government, Check Point said it had discovered that the group has now pivoted towards what it called “an unusually sophisticated playbook” with longer term goals.Key…