Tag: military
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Hackers Hide SSHTor Backdoor Inside Weaponized Military Documents
In October 2025, cybersecurity researchers at Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign distributing weaponized ZIP archives disguised as military documents. The attack specifically targeted Belarusian military personnel through a lure document titled >>ТЛГ на убытие на переподготовку.pdf
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Transnational Organized Crime Gang Steals $1 Million from Ontario Couple
Today my LinkedIn feed and Google News filter is showing me several stories that illustrate how we are failing to stop online scammers from stealing from our elderly. It starts with the headlines. CTVNews: Ontario seniors GIVE AWAY MORE THAN $1 MILLION to scammers.CTVNews: Ontario couple LOSES MORE THAN $1 MILLION DOLLARS to fraud.Toronto Only:…
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Step aside, SOC. It’s time to ROC
Tags: attack, breach, business, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, military, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, soc, strategy, threat, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayWhat is a ROC?: At its core, the Resilience Risk Operations Center (ROC) is a proactive intelligence hub. Think of it as a fusion center in which cyber, business and financial risk come together to form one clear picture.While the idea of a ROC isn’t entirely new, versions of it have existed across government and…
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Step aside, SOC. It’s time to ROC
Tags: attack, breach, business, communications, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, exploit, finance, framework, government, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, military, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, soc, strategy, threat, vpn, vulnerability, zero-dayWhat is a ROC?: At its core, the Resilience Risk Operations Center (ROC) is a proactive intelligence hub. Think of it as a fusion center in which cyber, business and financial risk come together to form one clear picture.While the idea of a ROC isn’t entirely new, versions of it have existed across government and…
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Civilian Airport OT: the US Military’s Soft Underbelly
Airport Baggage Carousels Are Weapons, in the Right Hands. Consider the airport baggage carousel. It’s big, clunky and tedious to wait by. But look at it like a war planner does, and it’s suddenly very different: An almost certainly poorly secured technology system that foreign adversaries could exploit to disrupt military mobilization across the United…
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TransparentTribe Targets Linux Systems in Indian Military to Deploy DeskRAT
In July 2025, cybersecurity firm CYFIRMA uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting Linux-based operating systems used by Indian government and military organisations. This operation, attributed to TransparentTribe (also known as APT36 or Operation C-Major), is the latest in a series of ongoing cyber espionage campaigns supporting Pakistan’s strategic interests. TransparentTribe, a Pakistani-nexus threat group active…
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TransparentTribe Targets Linux Systems in Indian Military to Deploy DeskRAT
In July 2025, cybersecurity firm CYFIRMA uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting Linux-based operating systems used by Indian government and military organisations. This operation, attributed to TransparentTribe (also known as APT36 or Operation C-Major), is the latest in a series of ongoing cyber espionage campaigns supporting Pakistan’s strategic interests. TransparentTribe, a Pakistani-nexus threat group active…
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TransparentTribe Targets Linux Systems in Indian Military to Deploy DeskRAT
In July 2025, cybersecurity firm CYFIRMA uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting Linux-based operating systems used by Indian government and military organisations. This operation, attributed to TransparentTribe (also known as APT36 or Operation C-Major), is the latest in a series of ongoing cyber espionage campaigns supporting Pakistan’s strategic interests. TransparentTribe, a Pakistani-nexus threat group active…
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Cyberangriff auf Jaguar ist teuerster in britischer Geschichte
Der Hackerangriff auf den Autobauer Jaguar Land Rover hat die britische Regierung viel Geld gekostet.Der Cyberangriff auf den britischen Autobauer Jaguar Land Rover war nach Einschätzung von Experten der wirtschaftlich schädlichste in der Geschichte des Landes. Die Einbußen durch den wochenlangen erzwungenen Produktionsstopp belaufen sich demnach auf geschätzte 1,9 Milliarden Pfund (knapp 2,2 Milliarden Euro). Die…
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Cyberangriff auf Jaguar ist teuerster in britischer Geschichte
Der Hackerangriff auf den Autobauer Jaguar Land Rover hat die britische Regierung viel Geld gekostet.Der Cyberangriff auf den britischen Autobauer Jaguar Land Rover war nach Einschätzung von Experten der wirtschaftlich schädlichste in der Geschichte des Landes. Die Einbußen durch den wochenlangen erzwungenen Produktionsstopp belaufen sich demnach auf geschätzte 1,9 Milliarden Pfund (knapp 2,2 Milliarden Euro). Die…
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Bitter APT Exploiting Old WinRAR Vulnerability in New Backdoor Attacks
South Asian hacking group Bitter (APT-Q-37) is deploying a C# backdoor using two new methods: a WinRAR flaw and malicious Office XLAM files, targeting government and military sectors. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/bitter-apt-winrar-vulnerability-backdoor-attacks/
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Dead-Drop Resolvers: Malware’s Quiet Rendezvous and Why Adaptive Defense Matters
At this weekend’s BSides NYC, Dr. Jonathan Fuller, CISO of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, delivered an extremely clear talk on how modern malware hides its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure through dead-drop resolvers. Fuller, who co-authored Georgia Tech’s VADER project, described how adversaries increasingly use public platforms-GitHub, Dropbox, Pastebin, even blockchain transactions-as-covert meeting points…
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Britisches Militär von Cyberattacke getroffen
Großbritannien wird immer häufiger Ziel von schwerwiegenden Cyberangriffen. Jetzt hat es das Militär getroffen.Laut einem Bericht der britischen Zeitung Daily Mail ist es russischen Hackern gelungen, Hunderte sensibler Militärdokumente zu ergaunern. Darunter befinden sich demnach Informationen zu acht Stützpunkten der Royal Air Force und der Royal Navy.Der von der Boulevardzeitung als ‘katastrophal” bezeichnete Sicherheitsvorfall geht auf…
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Britisches Militär von Cyberattacke getroffen
Großbritannien wird immer häufiger Ziel von schwerwiegenden Cyberangriffen. Jetzt hat es das Militär getroffen.Laut einem Bericht der britischen Zeitung Daily Mail ist es russischen Hackern gelungen, Hunderte sensibler Militärdokumente zu ergaunern. Darunter befinden sich demnach Informationen zu acht Stützpunkten der Royal Air Force und der Royal Navy.Der von der Boulevardzeitung als ‘katastrophal” bezeichnete Sicherheitsvorfall geht auf…
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Vets Will Test UK Digital ID Plan”¯
As the UK tests digital ID cards for military veterans ahead of a 2027 nationwide rollout, privacy concerns and cybersecurity warnings are growing. Experts caution that without strong zero-trust principles, encryption, and PAM enforcement, the program could expose citizens and government systems to new risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/vets-will-test-uk-digital-id-plan/
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Vets Will Test UK Digital ID Plan”¯
As the UK tests digital ID cards for military veterans ahead of a 2027 nationwide rollout, privacy concerns and cybersecurity warnings are growing. Experts caution that without strong zero-trust principles, encryption, and PAM enforcement, the program could expose citizens and government systems to new risks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/vets-will-test-uk-digital-id-plan/
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Russian Lynk group leaks sensitive UK MoD files, including info on eight military bases
Russian hackers stole and leaked MoD files on eight RAF and Navy bases, exposing staff data in a “catastrophic” cyberattack via Dodd Group breach. Russian cybercrime group Lynx breached Dodd Group, a contractor for the UK Ministry of Defence, stealing and leaking hundreds of sensitive files on eight RAF and Royal Navy bases. The incident…
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UK Ministry of Defense Probes Military Contractor Data Leak
Ransomware Group Lynx Reportedly Stole 4TB of Data. The U.K. Ministry of Defense is investigating an apparent data breach by Russian-speaking ransomware hackers of a building facilities contractor with ties to the military. The Lynx ransomware group posted on its darkweb site samples of what it says is 4 terabytes of data stolen from the…
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Microsoft admonished for role in facilitating Gaza genocide
Following credible allegations that Microsoft Azure was being used to facilitate mass surveillance and lethal force against Palestinians, which prompted the company to suspend services to the Israeli military unit responsible, human rights organisations are calling for further action First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366632809/Microsoft-admonished-for-role-in-facilitating-Gaza-genocide
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Why ex-military professionals are a good fit for cybersecurity
After years of working as part of a team, many military veterans look for work that still carries meaning, challenge, and purpose. Cybersecurity offers a new way to serve and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/20/military-veterans-cybersecurity-careers/
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Why ex-military professionals are a good fit for cybersecurity
After years of working as part of a team, many military veterans look for work that still carries meaning, challenge, and purpose. Cybersecurity offers a new way to serve and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/20/military-veterans-cybersecurity-careers/
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APT28 Deploys BeardShell and Covenant Modules via Weaponized Office Documents
Security researchers at Sekoia.io have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign orchestrated by APT28, the notorious Russian state-sponsored threat actor, targeting Ukrainian military personnel with weaponized Office documents that deliver advanced malware frameworks including BeardShell and Covenant modules. The operation represents a significant evolution in APT28’s tactics, leveraging legitimate cloud infrastructure and novel obfuscation techniques to…
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Unencrypted satellites expose global communications
Researchers found nearly half of geostationary satellites leak unencrypted data, exposing consumer, corporate, and military communications. A group of researchers from UC San Diego and the University of Maryland found nearly half of geostationary satellites transmit unencrypted data, exposing sensitive consumer, corporate, and military communications to interception. The researchers used an $800 satellite receiver for…
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Satellites found exposing unencrypted data, including phone calls and some military comms
Researchers spent the past year alerting affected organizations, including T-Mobile and ATT, but warn that large amounts of satellite data will remain unencrypted and exposed for some years to come. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/10/14/satellites-found-exposing-unencrypted-data-including-phone-calls-and-some-military-comms/
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CISOs must rethink the tabletop, as 57% of incidents have never been rehearsed
Future-proof attack scenarios: As for the central problem of not knowing what kind of attacks to plan for, Avakian suggests using internal teams or partners to roleplay the most likely attack vectors. To save money, he encourages enterprises to partner with universities for imaginative threat planning and to work with vertical-specific ISACs. Ivan Shefrin, executive director…
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CISOs must rethink the tabletop, as 57% of incidents have never been rehearsed
Future-proof attack scenarios: As for the central problem of not knowing what kind of attacks to plan for, Avakian suggests using internal teams or partners to roleplay the most likely attack vectors. To save money, he encourages enterprises to partner with universities for imaginative threat planning and to work with vertical-specific ISACs. Ivan Shefrin, executive director…
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Satellites Are Leaking the World’s Secrets: Calls, Texts, Military and Corporate Data
With just $800 in basic equipment, researchers found a stunning variety of data”, including thousands of T-Mobile users’ calls and texts and even US military communications”, sent by satellites unencrypted. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/satellites-are-leaking-the-worlds-secrets-calls-texts-military-and-corporate-data/
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Ukraine takes steps to launch dedicated cyber force for offensive strikes
Ukraine lawmakers are considering uniting the country’s offensive and defensive military cyber capabilities under a single command within the Armed Forces. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-takes-steps-dedicated-cyber-force
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Researchers Out Front Companies for Chinese Intelligence
Beijing-Based Institute Researches Steganography, Forensics, Network Penetration. Beware previously undocumented front companies for China’s main intelligence service that appear to be tasked with gathering and developing steganography, digital forensic, network penetration and other cybersecurity tools to serve Beijing’s military and intelligence apparatus, warn researchers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/researchers-out-front-companies-for-chinese-intelligence-a-29677
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Researchers Out Front Companies for Chinese Intelligence
Beijing-Based Institute Researches Steganography, Forensics, Network Penetration. Beware previously undocumented front companies for China’s main intelligence service that appear to be tasked with gathering and developing steganography, digital forensic, network penetration and other cybersecurity tools to serve Beijing’s military and intelligence apparatus, warn researchers. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/researchers-out-front-companies-for-chinese-intelligence-a-29677