Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2024

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.

Energy and Utilities 330

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

UK intelligence agency GCHQ, as part of the celebration of its centenary , has released emulators for World War II cipher machines that can be executed in the encryption app CyberChef released for educational purposes. We even tested them against the real thing! link] #GCHQ100 pic.twitter.com/t2ixVE6j7H — GCHQ (@GCHQ) March 14, 2019.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 9, 2023

made electronics on behalf of the Russian government and military. The Estonian man is accused of having helped the Russian government and military to purchase US-made electronics and hacking tools. Andrey Shevlyakov, an Estonian national, was charged in the US with conspiracy and other charges related to acquiring U.S.-made

Computer and Electronics 246

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2024

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.

Energy and Utilities 325

Energy and Utilities Communications Authentication Access 325

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

PingPull, was first spotted by Unit 42 in June 2022, the researchers defined the RAT as a “difficult-to-detect” backdoor that leverages the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) for C2 communications. Experts also found PingPull variants that use HTTPS and TCP for C2 communications instead of ICMP. org over port 8443 for C2.

Communications 246

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Security Affairs

MARCH 28, 2019

This campaign was carried out by threat actors impersonating an educational accreditation council to hit users in the United States. The attackers used decoy documents apparently coming from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), a US association representing social work education.

Archiving 272

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2019

The STRONTIUM APT group (aka APT28 , Fancy Bear , Pawn Storm , Sofacy Group , and Sednit ) has been active since at least 2007 and it has targeted governments, militaries, and security organizations worldwide. The group was involved also in the string of attacks that targeted 2016 Presidential election. ” concludes Microsoft.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

Correctiv notes the notorious hacker group Sandworm — an advanced persistent threat (APT) group operated by a cyberwarfare unit of Russia’s military intelligence service — was identified by Ukrainian government authorities as responsible for that attack. PEACE HOSTING? was responsible for hosting StopGeorgia[.]ru

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2023

“Microsoft assesses that Mint Sandstorm is associated with an intelligence arm of Iran’s military, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an assessment that has been corroborated by multiple credible sources including Mandiant , Proofpoint , and SecureWorks.” ” reads the report published by Microsoft.

Energy and Utilities 246

Energy and Utilities Military Education Phishing 246

IT Governance

MARCH 8, 2022

The Ukrainian government and its military were targeted by DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attacks, while a pro-Ukrainian group attacked the Belarusian railway system with ransomware after discovering that it was being used by Russia to transport tanks and weapons.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The program also commits to providing free training for transitioning military, first responders, veterans, military spouses, women, underrepresented minorities, and government personnel. training and education, to incorporate critical, complementary workforce needs such as cybersecurity, data analytics, mechatronics, and robotics.

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Unwritten Record

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In recent months, the National Archives’ Education Updates blog has posted a series of pieces focusing on award-winning National History Day documentaries. With that in mind, Heidi Holmstrom and I brainstormed a list of films that relate to this year’s theme, Communication in History: The Key to Understanding.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

For a drill down on Merit, and its role supplying Cyber Range infrastructure, please listen to the accompanying podcast with Pierrette Dagg, Merit’s director of marketing and communications. They’d come into our hub to get educated and attain excellent cybersecurity skills, including leadership development programs.

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John Battelle's Searchblog

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Delivery/Communication. Once almost entirely the realm of the government, we’ve watched our public education system crumble, and we’re still not really sure what to replace it with. Again, I expect this fact to be a source of conflict in the future. I could go on, but instead I’d rather that you do, in comments.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Not every application or network requires military-grade encryption – however, enterprise organizations can’t go wrong with the services offering the most strength.

Encryption 138

Encryption IT Computer and Electronics Passwords 138

IT Governance

MARCH 11, 2024

Source (New) Finance USA Yes 3,494 Woodruff Sawyer Source (New) Insurance USA Yes 3,087 Blackburn College Source (New) Education USA Yes 3,039 CAIRE Inc. Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3 Source (New) Professional services Netherlands Yes 28.3

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Data Privacy Privacy Security Data breaches 78

Lenny Zeltser

JUNE 2, 2018

This might be because the industry continues to embrace the lexicon used in government and military circles, where cyber reigns supreme. ” From NIST’s perspective, cybersecurity is about safeguarding electronic communications, while information security is about protecting information in all forms. .”

Computer and Electronics 64

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Port knocking : Closes ports for communication (including detection) until provided with a code using multiple specific packets or a special single-packet authorization (SPA). Proxies: Replace direct communication with a software or hardware intermediary that hides the discovery of assets (servers, endpoints, segments, etc.)

Security 120

Security Cloud Cybersecurity Access 120

KnowBe4

APRIL 4, 2023

"What we think is having an immediate impact on the threat landscape is that this type of technology is being used for better and more scalable social engineering: AI allows you to craft very believable 'spear-phishing' emails and other written communication with very little effort, especially compared to what you have to do before."

Phishing 105

Phishing Security awareness Cybersecurity Education 105

KnowBe4

APRIL 18, 2023

Thus, a fraudster might claim a common religion, a shared military background, membership in a profession, or a common ethnicity, all with the goal of convincing the victim that they can be trusted. Criminals may also communicate through online applications." What follows all too often one can readily imagine. has added to our org.

Phishing 119

Phishing Security awareness Passwords Risk 119

Unwritten Record

OCTOBER 14, 2020

De Grasse (with input from Rochambeau) communicated his intentions to sail for the Chesapeake Bay and attack Cornwallis, settling the debate. Nevertheless, he complied with the order and after inspecting various locations settled on Yorktown as the best option and began fortifying the location while communicating as such to Clinton.

Communications 52

Communications Military Archiving Education 52

KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2023

It is safer to end such communication and contact your financial institution right away. "Do The tactics include threats that your accounts will be blocked or that fraud has been identified and must be stopped immediately. Whatever the scenario, keep in mind that such things will never compel you to give away OTPs, PINs, or passwords.

Phishing 98

Phishing Security awareness Passwords Computer and Electronics 98

Data Matters

APRIL 23, 2018

Per the SEC’s recent disclosure guidance, among other things, the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures are tied to an organization’s ability to enhance communications between technical experts and disclosure advisors on data management processes that may address such risks.

Cybersecurity 60

Cybersecurity Risk Passwords Authentication 60

Data Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

OCIE will continue to examine municipal advisors (including broker-dealers and RIAs dually registered as municipal advisors) for compliance with registration, professional qualification and continuing education requirements. Communications with the Public. communications via digital communication channels (e.g.,

Retail 67

Retail Compliance Marketing Risk 67

Data Matters

JANUARY 24, 2020

OCIE also will focus on recommendations and advice provided to retail investors, with a particular emphasis on seniors, retirees, teachers and military personnel, as well as products that the SEC considers higher risk (e.g., Communications with the Public. communications via digital communication channels (e.g.,

Cybersecurity 67

Cybersecurity Retail Compliance Marketing 67

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

GB Western Municipal Construction Source New Construction and real estate USA Yes 101 GB Tennessee Farmers Insurance Source New Insurance USA Yes 71,000 CNO ACE Source 1 ; source 2 New Healthcare USA Yes 65,195 Verizon Communications Inc. TB KSA Architecture Source New Construction and real estate USA Yes 1.5 GB Signature Performance, Inc.

Data Privacy 52

Data Privacy Manufacturing Privacy Security 52

ForAllSecure

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Hammond: I tend to, I guess, try and explain capture the flag is sort of gamified cybersecurity education. Vamosi: So, not everyone is in a military academy. Hint: you don’t have to be in a military academy or college. These computers capture the flag events which are loosely based on the children’s game.

Military 40

Military IT Education Cybersecurity 40

Security Affairs

AUGUST 1, 2023

The US government believes that China has deployed malware in key US power and communications networks that can be activated in case of a conflict. American intelligence officials believe China has implanted malware in key US power and communications networks that can be used in case of conflict, reported The New York Times.

Military 246

Military IT Communications Government 246

IT Governance

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Ukrainian military was also affected, although a researcher told BBC News that it has “seen a more rapid recovery after today’s cyber-attack, likely due to preparedness and increased capacity to implement mitigations. What are DDoS attacks? DDoS attacks are intended to shut down or severely disrupt an organisation’s systems.

Military 98

Military Government Digital transformation Paper 98

IT Governance

AUGUST 1, 2023

million) Milliman Solutions notifies patients of third-party breach involving MOVEit (1.2 million) Milliman Solutions notifies patients of third-party breach involving MOVEit (1.2 million) Milliman Solutions notifies patients of third-party breach involving MOVEit (1.2

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Data breaches Ransomware Insurance Education 89

Schneier on Security

JUNE 6, 2023

I paged through weekly reports, presentation slides from status meetings, and general briefings to educate visitors. It’s used to keeping this stuff behind multiple levels of security: gates with alarms, armed guards, safe doors, and military-grade cryptography. I am less trusting of communications technology.

Computer and Electronics 141

Computer and Electronics Encryption Government Privacy 141

KnowBe4

MAY 22, 2019

He’s got info security folks requiring him to take annual training, posting educational videos, and sending simulated phishing email all the time. It’s clear that the conditions are ripe for a merger of the security and privacy domains, at least in the way they communicate about risk to employees. And the time is now.

Security awareness 40

Security awareness Privacy Security Risk 40

ForAllSecure

MAY 30, 2023

” Over the next few weeks, chats from encrypted Telegram, and other communications were leaked. That's why we take steps to use encrypted email or you know, other channels for communication. LANCE : So when you go to perform a negotiation, there's multiple motivations behind initiating communications with the threat actor.

Ransomware 40

Ransomware Encryption Communications Authentication 40

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

User Data to the Cops First Ai-iD Kit toolkit built to empower and educate everyone about deepfakes How Cloudflare auto-mitigated world record 3.8

Security 290

Security e-Delivery Data breaches Military 290

IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recognizing this, the Department of Defense (DoD) launched the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) in 2019, the predecessor to the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), to develop AI solutions that build competitive military advantage, conditions for human-centric AI adoption, and the agility of DoD operations.

Artificial Intelligence 91

Artificial Intelligence Metadata Government Military 91

Security Affairs

APRIL 13, 2025

military backing of Taiwan, an island Beijing claims as its own, according to current and former U.S. 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. ” states the WSJ.

IT 322

IT Military Communications Manufacturing 322

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The campaign primarily targeted government entities, human rights groups, and educational institutions in Central Asia, East Asia, and Europe. The loader communicates with C2 servers via HTTP PUT, sharing system details. HATVIBE uses obfuscation (e.g., XOR encryption) and persists via scheduled tasks with mshta.exe.

Military 297

Military Phishing Encryption Education 297