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FBI cleans web shells from hacked Exchange servers in rare active defense move
The FBI has been deleting backdoors placed by cyberespionage group Hafnium on Microsoft Exchange servers. The court order allowing them to do so signals a more active defense approach.
US sanctions Russian government, security firms for SolarWinds breach, election interference
The Biden administration places economic sanctions on Russian government organizations, individuals, and companies including several security firms.
US government calls for better information sharing in wake of SolarWinds, Exchange attacks
The Biden administration seeks ways to better gather and share security intelligence from the private sector, but experts see barriers to success.
Chinese cyberespionage group hacks US organizations with Exchange zero-day flaws
Microsoft believes Chinese APT group Hafnium is using a set of previously unknown Exchange Server vulnerabilities to access mailbox contents and perform remote code execution.
How to prepare for and respond to a SolarWinds-type attack
If you can perform these tasks on your Windows network, then you are properly prepared to respond to a nation-state attack like SolarWinds.
SolarWinds hack is a wakeup call for taking cybersecurity action
Many questions are yet to be answered as the investigation and response continues, but one thing is clear: managing supply chain risks requires a level of sophistication similar to that of the attackers.
How to prepare for the next SolarWinds-like threat
It is possible to minimize the risk from nation-state attacks like SolarWinds. This is the best advice based on what experts have learned so far.
SolarWinds attack explained: And why it was so hard to detect
A group believed to be Russia's Cozy Bear gained access to government and other systems through a compromised update to SolarWinds' Orion software. Most organizations aren't prepared for this sort of software supply chain attack.
FireEye breach explained: How worried should you be?
The theft of red team tools, allegedly by Russia's Cozy Bear group, poses only a small threat to other organizations. The real lesson: Anyone can be hacked.
TrickBot gets new UEFI attack capability that makes recovery incredibly hard
Researchers discover a new TrickBot module that allows malware to persist even after reformatting or replacing a hard drive.
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Mercenary APT group CostaRicto hits organizations worldwide
This hacker-for-hire advanced persistent threat group uses its own custom malware and takes great effort to hide its activity.
Evilnum group targets FinTech firms with new Python-based RAT
The attack hides in Windows systems by impersonating several legitimate programs.
APT-style mercenary groups challenge the threat models of many organizations
APT-for-hire services will broaden the scope of who is vulnerable to that type of attack. Small- and medium-sized companies in particular need to rethink their threat models.
Protecting high-value research data from nation-state attackers
Recent nation-state campaigns to steal COVID-related research data underscores the threat to all research organizations. The best defense starts with knowing the enemy.
How CISOs can best assess geopolitical risk factors
A recent report on Russian-affiliated advanced persistent threats provides a template to help CISOs evaluate risk from nation-state actors.
Chinese hacker group APT41 uses recent exploits to target companies worldwide
APT41 has compromised devices and applications from Cisco, Citrix and Zoho across many industries worldwide at a time when many companies are less able to respond.
How Target evolved its threat hunting program: 3 key steps
Target decided to re-evaluate its successful threat hunting program and found it could do better. This is what they did.
Cybersecurity in 2020: Vigilance and the human element
Todd Inskeep, of Booz Allen Hamilton and the RSA Conference Advisory Board, writes that individuals must remain vigilant to stay a step ahead of those wishing to inflict chaos. Here’s how humans and technology can work together in...
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