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Lazarus group infiltrated South Korean finance firm twice last year

North Korea-linked Lazarus group had infiltrated the affected company in May 2022 and again in October through the same software’s zero-day vulnerability.

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Attacks on industrial infrastructure on the rise, defenses struggle to keep up

A Dragos report shows threat actors new and old have the potential to cause major disruptions of critical infrastructure.

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Threat group targets over 1,000 companies with screenshotting and infostealing malware

Tactics and malware suggest financial motivation, but espionage might also be the goal.

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Cyberattacks against governments jumped 95% in last half of 2022, CloudSek says

India, the US, Indonesia, and China accounted for 40% of the total reported cyberattacks in the government sector.

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What is Ransom Cartel? A ransomware gang focused on reputational damage

The group combines data encryption with data theft and threatens to release stolen information on their website. But Ransom Cartel ups its game by threatening to send sensitive information to victim’s partners, competitors, and news...

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DUCKTAIL malware campaign targeting Facebook business and ads accounts is back

The spear phishing group has revised its tactics and is employing more sophisticated techniques and tactics based on what appears to be extensive research into Facebook business and ads management accounts.

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Iran’s nuclear energy agency confirms email server hacked

Iranian hacking group Black Reward has claimed responsibility for a breach at the email server of the country's Bushehr nuclear power plant, in support of nationwide protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.

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Russian DDoS attack on Lithuania was planned on Telegram, Flashpoint says

Russian cybercollective Killnet dropped evidence of possible collaboration with ransomware gang Conti in its hacking campaign against Lithuania on a Telegram channel, security company Flashpoint reports.

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Karakurt data thieves linked to larger Conti hacking group

Data theft group has apparent ties to another, more prolific hacking crew, according to cybersecurity firm Tetra Defense.

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Take LAPSUS$ teens seriously

After the Okta breach, LAPSUS$ is already back making trouble using low-tech techniques with a high rate of success.

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Rash of hacktivism incidents accompany Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Some in the cybersecurity community say actions on behalf of Ukraine help even the odds, while others warn that unauthorized hacking could interfere with government cyber operations.

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6 ways hackers hide their tracks

From trusted pentesting tools to LOLBINs, attackers abuse trusted platforms and protocols to evade security controls.

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Hacktivism’s reemergence explained: Data drops and defacements for social justice

A record amount of leaked data to expose far-right groups signals a more focused and serious approach to hacking for a cause. To understand the risk, CISOs should pay attention to the news.

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Booming dark web gig economy is a rising threat

Experts seen a sharp increase in help-wanted ads for black hat hackers-for-hire. Here's what they are targeting and how to respond to the threat.

What it takes to become an information assurance analyst

This in-demand role calls for a rare combination of superior communication skills and security chops. Learn how one information assurance analyst landed his current job, the skills and training that helped him get there, and where his...

Fraud prevention: Improving internal controls

Internal fraud controls aren't fire-and-forget. Smart collaboration and ongoing improvement will help keep fraud in check. Here are the basics.

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How to write an information security policy

Learn the critical first step, why consensus is key, what to cover and how make your information security policy — and program — effective.

Red team versus blue team: How to run an effective simulation

Playing the role of an attacker can make your team better at defense. Learn how in our step-by-step guide to war gaming your security infrastructure — from involving the right people to weighing a hypothetical vs. live event.

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