Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Exploits Fortinet, Ivanti and VMware Zero-Days

June 19, 2024 at 11:21AM A China-based cyber espionage group, UNC3886, has been using zero-day exploits to target Fortinet, Ivanti, and VMware systems, gaining access to sensitive information in various industries. The group has developed techniques to avoid detection, including using rootkits and backdoors to maintain access. Organizations are advised to follow security recommendations from … Read more

Iran Threatens Israel’s Critical Infrastructure With ‘Polonium’ Proxy

December 7, 2023 at 10:29AM Iranian-backed Lebanese hackers, known as Polonium, have escalated cyberattacks on Israel’s critical infrastructure, expanding from espionage to destructive operations. Microsoft reported Polonium targeted multiple Israeli sectors since 2021, with a recent focus on water and energy. They often use fragmented malware to evade detection. Attacks coincide with increased regional tensions … Read more