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New Tickler malware used to backdoor US govt, defense orgs

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August 28, 2024 at 02:41PM The APT33 Iranian hacking group has deployed new Tickler malware to infiltrate the networks of government, defense, satellite, oil, and gas organizations in the US and the UAE. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that the APT33 Iranian hacking group has employed new Tickler malware to create backdoors in … Read more

Oil Giant Halliburton Confirms Cyber Incident, Details Scarce

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August 22, 2024 at 02:21PM US oil giant Halliburton confirmed a cyberattack on its Houston offices, engaging external experts to investigate and mitigate the threat. The breach, with ransomware hallmarks, impacted the north Houston campus and global networks. The oil industry remains a lucrative target for ransomware, as seen with Colonial Pipeline’s $4.4 million ransom … Read more