Russia targets Ukrainian conscripts with Windows, Android malware

October 28, 2024 at 02:41PM A hybrid espionage campaign by Russian group UNC5812 targets Ukrainian military recruits with malware disguised as a “recruitment avoidance” app, “Sunspinner.” It spreads via a fake “Civil Defense” persona on Telegram. Google has implemented protective measures but highlights ongoing cyber-warfare threats. Malware includes data theft and spying tools. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Ukraine-Russia Cyber Battles Tip Over Into the Real World

October 3, 2024 at 04:47PM The ongoing kinetic war between Russia and Ukraine has spilled over into cyberspace, with hackers targeting key infrastructure, government bodies, and individual military personnel. Russian-aligned cyber actors, including advanced persistent threat (APT) groups like Gamaredon, have intensified their attacks, infiltrating secure communication channels and posing a significant threat to cybersecurity. … Read more

China claims Taiwan, not civilian hackers, behind website vandalism

September 24, 2024 at 09:31PM Taiwan denies Chinese allegations that its military was involved in cyber attacks critical of China’s government. China’s Ministry of State Security accused a group called Anonymous64 of being part of Taiwan’s cyber warfare wing, but Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense refuted the claims as “not true”. The ongoing tension reflects … Read more

Microsoft Says Windows Update Zero-Day Being Exploited to Undo Security Fixes

September 10, 2024 at 04:28PM The SecurityWeek Network offers cybersecurity news, webcasts, and virtual events. Topics include malware, cyberwarfare, cybercrime, data breaches, fraud, ransomware, vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, incident response, security architecture, cloud security, identity and access, IoT security, network security, risk management, data protection, privacy, compliance, and CISO strategy. The network also covers industrial cybersecurity … Read more

Critical SonicWall Vulnerability Possibly Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

September 9, 2024 at 07:33AM SecurityWeek Network provides cybersecurity news, webcasts, and virtual events. The ICS section covers the ICS Cybersecurity Conference and various topics including malware, cyberwarfare, data breaches, ransomware, and risk management. Additionally, the network covers CISO strategy, industrial cybersecurity, cybersecurity funding, and M&A tracker. It appears that the meeting notes are related … Read more

Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage

September 5, 2024 at 02:48PM SecurityWeek Network offers cybersecurity news, webcasts, virtual events, and ICS-related content, including ICS Cybersecurity Conference. Content covers topics such as malware, cyberwarfare, data breaches, ransomware, threat intelligence, incident response, and security architecture. Additionally, it discusses cloud security, risk management, CISO strategy, cyber insurance, and industrial cybersecurity, along with funding and … Read more

Russian GRU Unit Tied to Assassinations Now Linked to Global Cyber Sabotage and Espionage

September 5, 2024 at 02:48PM SecurityWeek Network offers cybersecurity news, webcasts, and virtual events. Topics covered include malware, cyber warfare, data breaches, ransomware, and more. The network also provides information on security operations, incident response, risk management, and cybersecurity funding and M&A. The ICS Cybersecurity Conference and industrial cybersecurity are also featured. It seems like … Read more

Green Berets storm building after hacking its Wi-Fi

August 30, 2024 at 05:05PM The US Army Special Forces, known as the Green Berets, showcased their hacking abilities during the Swift Response 24 military exercises, confirming their unconventional warfare remit now includes hacking. The team demonstrated their capability to gain undetectable critical information and carried out a front-line hack during the exercise near Skillingaryd … Read more

BlackByte Ransomware Gang Believed to Be More Active Than Leak Site Suggests

August 30, 2024 at 09:00AM Cybersecurity news, webcasts, virtual events on SecurityWeek network including topics such as malware, cyberwarfare, data breaches, ransomware, vulnerability, incident response, security architecture, IoT security, risk management, and more. Also, features ICS Cybersecurity Conference, CISO conversations, industrial cybersecurity, funding/M&A tracker, and more. It appears that the meeting notes cover various topics … Read more

US Government Issues Advisory on Ransomware Group Blamed for Halliburton Cyberattack

August 30, 2024 at 07:24AM SecurityWeek Network provides cybersecurity news, webcasts, virtual events, and information on ICS. Topics covered include malware, cyberwarfare, data breaches, ransomware, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity strategies such as risk management, CISO conversations, and industrial cybersecurity. The network also offers coverage on cyber insurance, funding, and M&A activities. It looks like the … Read more