Chinese Threat Clusters Triple-Team a High-Profile Asia Government Org

June 5, 2024 at 06:40AM A new Sophos report reveals the extensive collaboration and sophistication of “Operation Crimson Palace,” an attack by three Chinese state-aligned threat clusters targeting a Southeast Asian government organization. Their teamwork involved advanced malware tools and evasion techniques, allowing them to steal sensitive military and political secrets. The report avoids specific … Read more

To Damage OT Systems, Hackers Tap USBs, Old Bugs & Malware

April 30, 2024 at 01:37PM Industrial cyber attackers are increasingly utilizing USB devices to breach operational technology (OT) networks, employing old malware and vulnerabilities. USBs enable attackers to cross air gaps that separate OT and IT networks, making them an effective threat vector. Defenses against these threats include strict USB policies, scanning stations, and file … Read more