October 31, 2024 at 01:38AM A report by Canada’s CSE highlights extensive cyber operations by state-backed actors, particularly China, targeting government networks for espionage and strategic gains. PRC has compromised at least 20 networks, with attacks intensifying amid tensions. India is noted as an emerging threat, linked to recent diplomatic frictions with Canada. ### Meeting … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 12:33AM Companies increasingly hire North Korean operatives disguised as IT contractors, who exfiltrate data and demand ransoms after being dismissed for poor performance. Secureworks highlights this emerging trend in cyber extortion, urging firms to verify candidates thoroughly, restrict remote software use, and be cautious of suspicious hiring practices. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
August 29, 2024 at 12:24PM A non-profit supporting Vietnamese human rights has been targeted by a multi-year cyber espionage campaign attributed to APT32. The group uses various malware delivery methods, including spear-phishing and watering hole attacks. The intrusion has resulted in the compromise of several hosts and the theft of sensitive information, with a focus … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 04:46PM FBI Director Wray warned about the significant threat posed by China-backed hackers to US national and economic security. He highlighted the malicious intentions of Chinese cyber attackers and urged immediate action from both private industry and government to fortify networks and respond to attacks. Additionally, he emphasized the need for … Read more
November 23, 2023 at 08:44AM The UK and South Korea’s national cybersecurity organizations have issued a joint advisory warning about an increase in the volume and sophistication of North Korean software supply chain attacks. The advisory highlights the use of zero-day and N-day vulnerabilities and multiple exploits to achieve North Korea’s priorities, which include generating … Read more