#MalwareDisruption

US Says It Disrupted a China Cyber Threat, but Warns Hackers Could Still Wreak Havoc for Americans

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February 1, 2024 at 04:06AM U.S. officials disrupted a state-backed Chinese cyberattack targeting civilian infrastructure, aiming to cause harm during a potential conflict. FBI Director Wray warned of China’s plans to disrupt American lives. The operation targeted routers and critical infrastructure, with concerns about Chinese hackers infiltrating U.S.-based systems. The U.S. aims to counter such … Read more

Qakbot Takedown Aftermath: Mitigations and Protecting Against Future Threats

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December 1, 2023 at 06:24AM The DOJ and FBI partially dismantled the Qakbot malware network, shutting down command servers but not arresting operators, leaving a diminished risk. They advise using multi-factor authentication, employee training, software updates, strong passwords, network filtering, a recovery plan, and adherence to the “3-2-1” backup rule. Users can check for past … Read more