November 5, 2024 at 02:09AM Iranian cyber-operations group Emennet Pasargad has expanded its targets beyond Israel and the U.S., now focusing on IT assets like IP cameras and organizations in France and Sweden. In response, U.S. and Israeli authorities urged vigilance and defense improvements among organizations against this evolving cyber threat landscape. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
November 1, 2024 at 10:39AM U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity agencies attribute Iranian group ASA, linked to the IRGC, to cyberattacks targeting the 2024 Summer Olympics, including compromising a French display provider to denounce Israel. The group employs advanced tactics and has connections to other malicious actors. Law enforcement has seized relevant domains. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
September 18, 2024 at 02:25AM Iran continues to escalate cyber operations by utilizing APT34, also known as Hazel Sandstorm, to target government ministries in Iraq and neighboring nations. The cyberespionage group aims to gather intelligence through email tunneling and malware programs. Analysts believe the primary objective is espionage, reflecting the evolving geopolitical landscape in the … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 12:10PM The BiBi Wiper malware’s new variants are targeting Israeli and Albanian systems, linked to an Iranian hacking group named ‘Void Manticore.’ Check Point Research uncovered newer variants and operational overlaps involving another Iranian threat group. The malware is designed to complicate data restoration efforts, significantly extending downtime for targeted victims … Read more
February 14, 2024 at 01:39PM The US Air Force is reintroducing warrant officer ranks exclusively for the cyber and information technology professions to enhance readiness against advanced threats from China and Russia. This move aims to attract tech talent and improve capabilities in the face of modernization and strategic adversaries. Additional technical career tracks and … Read more
January 31, 2024 at 07:42AM The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on two Egyptian cybersecurity experts accused of running a platform affiliated with the Islamic State group, offering cyber training and support for evading law enforcement and using cryptocurrencies. The individuals, Mu’min Al-Mawji Mahmud Salim and Sarah Jamal Muhammad Al-Sayyid, are wanted by the FBI … Read more
January 29, 2024 at 12:47PM Middle Eastern cybersecurity firms, connected to Iranian government and specialists, are implicated in cyber attacks on Western democracy, critical infrastructure, and financial institutions. The leaked data points to a network of contractors linked to Iran’s military and intelligence, with expectations of continued operations despite sanctions. Similar arrangements are seen in … Read more
November 1, 2023 at 07:21PM The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested two individuals in Siberia for allegedly assisting Ukrainian hackers with cyberattacks on Russian critical infrastructure. One suspect, a student, is accused of aiding Ukraine hacker groups, while the second suspect is believed to be a member of a Ukrainian cyber unit. Both … Read more