A cyber-espionage group, tracked as APT40, apparently linked to the Chinese government is focused on targeting countries important to the country’s Belt and Road Initiative. The cyber-espionage group tracked as APT40 (aka TEMP.Periscope, TEMP.Jumper,...
The Iran-linked Chafer APT group used a new Python-based backdoor in recent attacks aimed at a Turkish government entity. The Iran-linked Chafer APT group used a new Python-based backdoor in attacks carried out in November 2018 that targeted a Turkish...
Security researchers at McAfee have linked the Op. Sharpshooter with the North Korea-linked Lazarus APT group after analyzing code from a command and control (C2) server. Security experts at McAfee analyzed the code of a C2 server involved in the cyber...
Experts analyzed tools and intrusion methods used by theChina-linked cyber-espionage group Emissary Panda in attacks over the past 2 years. This morning I wrote about a large-scale cyber attack that hit the International Civil Aviation Organization...
Canadian media revealed that in November 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was a hit by a large-scale cyberattack. The security breach was discovered by an analyst at Lockheed Martin that immediately informed the organization....
Microsoft says Russian APT28 group carried out multiple cyberattacks on democratic institutions in Europe between September and December 2018. Microsoft revealed that hackers belonging to the cyber espionage group APT28 (aka Fancy Bear, Pawn...
Security researchers at Check Point have uncovered a cyber espionage campaign conducted by Lazarus APT group aimed at Russian targets. Security experts at Check Point have uncovered a cyber espionage campaign carried out by Lazarus aimed at Russian...
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An Iran-linked cyber-espionage group tracked as APT39 is carrying out a widespread campaign using a broad range of custom and off-the-shelf tools. The APT39 cyberespionage group is carrying out a widespread campaign using a broad range of custom and off-the-shelf...