Threat Group Using Rare Data Transfer Tactic in New RemcosRAT Campaign

January 4, 2024 at 08:37PM Threat actor UNC-0050, known for targeting Ukrainian organizations with RemcosRAT, is back with a new tactic using anonymous pipes to transfer data covertly. The group’s latest campaign aims at Ukrainian government entities, posing a significant risk to Windows-reliant sectors. Uptycs researchers highlighted the group’s politically motivated activities and state the … Read more

Japanese Watchmaking Giant Seiko Confirms Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

October 26, 2023 at 10:39AM Japanese watchmaker Seiko has confirmed a data breach caused by a ransomware attack that occurred a few months ago. The attack resulted in the compromise of customer, business partner, and employee data. The ransomware group, BlackCat and ALPHV, claimed responsibility for the attack and leaked over 2TB of information when … Read more

New Project Analyzes and Catalogs Vendor Support for Secure PLC Coding

October 25, 2023 at 11:15AM A new project presented at the SecurityWeek ICS Cybersecurity Conference aims to assist PLC programmers in implementing secure coding practices. The project analyzes and catalogues useful files and functions from different PLC vendors to provide easy-to-digest information on vendor-specific secure coding practices. Currently, the project covers products from Schneider Electric, … Read more

The Need for a Cybersecurity-Centric Business Culture

October 18, 2023 at 10:07AM Creating a culture of cybersecurity requires more than just technology and skilled resources. It starts at the top, with leadership understanding and investing in cybersecurity. Demonstrating the importance of cybersecurity through communication and engagement with employees is essential. Educating employees and regularly testing their knowledge is also crucial. Ultimately, the … Read more