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CPR uncovers cyber espionage campaign targeting SEA governments
Malware

CPR uncovers cyber espionage campaign targeting SEA governments

Check Point Research (CPR) has revealed an ongoing cyber espionage campaign expand to target more Southeast Asian governments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
China-based threat group targeting SE Asia, says Mandiant
Malware

China-based threat group targeting SE Asia, says Mandiant

Identified as UNC4191, this cyber espionage threat leverages USB devices as an initial infection vector, concentrates on the Philippines, and has a China nexus.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022

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Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Unified Communications

Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos

Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Identity and Access Management

Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030

Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.

By Bryan Saba • 8 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities exploited by suspected espionage group UNC5221
Malware

Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities exploited by suspected espionage group UNC5221

Suspected espionage group UNC5221 exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti VPN and security appliances, using multiple custom malware families for post-exploitation espionage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts
Hacking

Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts

Cyberint releases report on digital warfare trends in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, highlighting increased hacktivism.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report
Public Cloud

Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report

Google Cloud reveals cybersecurity predictions for 2024, highlighting the continued evolution of cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups
Agricultural Technology

Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups

Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats

While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing
Phishing

Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing

Cybercrime has become the world's third largest economy, and estimated to generate $8 trillion by the end of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense

The NSA has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting a cluster of activity it attributes to a People's Republic of China state-sponsored threat group.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group

Mandiant has assessed with high confidence that APT43 is a moderately-sophisticated cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation
Hyperscale

A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation

Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.

By Martin Zugec • 8 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments
Cybersecurity

Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments

ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage
Cybersecurity

Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage

Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign
Health Technologies

At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign

A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021

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