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Iran-linked group APT33 adds new Tickler malware to its arsenal

Security Affairs

Iran-linked group APT33 used new Tickler malware in attacks against organizations in the government, defense, satellite, oil and gas sectors. The group also relied on social engineering efforts in attacks against organizations in the higher education, satellite, and defense sectors through LinkedIn. dll to execute its functions.

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Russia-linked APT28 used post-compromise tool GooseEgg to exploit CVE-2022-38028 Windows flaw

Security Affairs

This tool modifies a JavaScript constraints file and executes it with SYSTEM-level permissions. Microsoft has observed APT28 using GooseEgg in post-compromise activities against various targets, including government, non-governmental, education, and transportation sector organizations in Ukraine, Western Europe, and North America.

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Leveraging Metadata for Enhanced Information Governance 

Gimmal

Enter metadata—a powerful tool that can revolutionize your information governance strategy. Limited Sorting and Filtering : Users can only sort and filter files based on basic attributes like name and date within a folder, restricting efficient data retrieval. Efficiency : Reduce the time spent searching for documents.

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New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware

Security Affairs

According to government experts, the Royal ransomware attacks targeted numerous critical infrastructure sectors including, manufacturing, communications, healthcare and public healthcare (HPH), and education. ReadMe file name: README.BlackSuit.txt. New #ransomware #BlackSuit targets Windows, #Linux.

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What is Ransomware? Everything You Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Education, government, energy and manufacturing are others. Similarly, the education sector has also become a soft target for ransomware. Evolution of ransomware Early ransomware involved basic cryptography, which only changed the file names, making it simpler to overcome. Box in Panama.

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RIM Month Virtual Colloquium, date and lineup announcement for April 7th 1-3pm EST!

The Schedule

A case study in creating a Getty retention compliant electronic file naming system for Procurement. Buyers could then easily name their files according to department naming conventions, and apply retention without having to take any action beyond filling out the checklist. Jennifer Thompson, J. Paul Getty Trust.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #22 [Eye on Fraud] A Closer Look at the Massive 72% Spike in Financial Phishing Attacks

KnowBe4

The next layer in your defense should be a user that's properly educated using security awareness training to easily identify financial fraud and other phishing-based threats, stopping them before they do actual damage. Mr. Hall encourages more consultation between the government and the small business community.

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