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Chinese Cycldek APT targets Vietnamese Military and Government in sophisticated attacks

Security Affairs

China-linked APT group Cycldek is behind an advanced cyberespionage campaign targeting entities in the government and military sector in Vietnam. China-linked APT group LuckyMouse (aka Cycldek, Goblin Panda , Hellsing, APT 27, and Conimes) is targeting government and military organizations in Vietnam with spear-phishing.

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GUEST ESSAY: 6 steps any healthcare organization can take to help mitigate inevitable cyber attacks

The Last Watchdog

Related: High-profile healthcare hacks in 2021. Educate employees. Many security programs focus on employee education (creating a strong password, being aware of phishing, etc.). military exercise their plans often – it builds human muscle memory and increases comfort and resiliency in the people working through these crises.

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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

. “As early as 2022, APT28 actors had utilized compromised EdgeRouters to facilitate covert cyber operations against governments, militaries, and organizations around the world.” and foreign governments and military, security, and corporate organizations. ” reads the joint report.

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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon remained undetected for years in US infrastructure

Security Affairs

The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure. In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors.

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List of data breaches and cyber attacks in April 2021 – 1 billion records breached

IT Governance

The post List of data breaches and cyber attacks in April 2021 – 1 billion records breached appeared first on IT Governance UK Blog. They’ll review the breach, mitigate the damage and ensure that you are up and running again as soon as possible. Find out more.

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FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

Security Affairs

The Volt Typhoon group has been active since at least mid-2021 it carried out cyber operations against critical infrastructure. In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors.

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US and UK agencies warn of Russia-linked APT28 exploiting Cisco router flaws

Security Affairs

The joint advisory provides detailed info on tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with APT28’s attacks conducted in 2021 that exploited the flaw in Cisco routers. The group operates out of military unity 26165 of the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 85th Main Special Service Center (GTsSS).