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China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged

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According to Microsoft, the campaign aimed at building capabilities that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region in the case of future crises. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and stay under the radar.

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

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In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon linked to KV-Botnet

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According to Microsoft, the campaign aimed at building capabilities that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region in the case of future crises. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and stay under the radar.

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Volvo retailer leaks sensitive files

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The Brazilian retail arm of car manufacturing giant Volvo leaked sensitive files, putting its clientele in the vast South American country in peril. The leaked files could have served malicious actors in various ways, including hijacking official communication channels and infiltrating the company’s systems.

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IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

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As a result, you will prevent unauthorized access or communication interception. As an example, we could use communications between systems that are not properly encrypted. Hackers or other malicious sources can intercept poorly encrypted communications on the web. The Flaws in Manufacturing Process. Poor credentials.

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FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

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In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and to stay under the radar.

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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon targets critical infrastructure organizations

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According to Microsoft, the campaign aims at building capabilities that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure between the United States and Asia region in the case of future crises. The group also relies on customized versions of open-source tools for C2 communications and stay under the radar.