Cyber espionage stories - Page 2

Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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encryption
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.

I-Soon suffers data breach revealing state hacking activities
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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breach prevention
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data breach
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threat intelligence
A significant data leak at Chinese private security firm I-Soon has exposed the company's alleged hacking activities.

Operation Texonto spreads false war info, reveals ESET Research
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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microsoft office 365
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cyber espionage
Operation Texonto, a disinformation scheme targeting Ukrainians with war-related false information via spam emails, has been discovered by ESET Research.

Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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uc
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ransomware
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government
Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.

Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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iam
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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.

Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities exploited by suspected espionage group UNC5221
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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malware
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vpns
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advanced persistent threat protection
Suspected espionage group UNC5221 exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti VPN and security appliances, using multiple custom malware families for post-exploitation espionage.

Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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hacking
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report
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cyber attacks
Cyberint releases report on digital warfare trends in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, highlighting increased hacktivism.

Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report
Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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public cloud
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phishing
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email security
Google Cloud reveals cybersecurity predictions for 2024, highlighting the continued evolution of cyber threats.

Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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healthtech
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government
Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.

Ploughshare and Tarian Technology present 'Bastion', a breakthrough in cyberdefence
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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intellectual property
Ploughshare and Tarian Technology unite to launch Bastion, a groundbreaking cybersecurity defence system, revolutionizing data protection in the digital age.

Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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palo alto networks
While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.

Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing
Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime has become the world's third largest economy, and estimated to generate $8 trillion by the end of 2023.

Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense
Fri, 26th May 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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government
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.

Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Mandiant has assessed with high confidence that APT43 is a moderately-sophisticated cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime.

CPR uncovers cyber espionage campaign targeting SEA governments
Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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malware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Check Point Research (CPR) has revealed an ongoing cyber espionage campaign expand to target more Southeast Asian governments.

China-based threat group targeting SE Asia, says Mandiant
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Identified as UNC4191, this cyber espionage threat leverages USB devices as an initial infection vector, concentrates on the Philippines, and has a China nexus.

A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation
Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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phishing
Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.

Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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government
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cyber espionage
ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.

Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage
Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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cyber espionage
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check point software
Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.