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FritzFrog P2P Botnet is back and targets Healthcare, Education and Government Sectors

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

FritzFrog P2P botnet is back and is targeting servers belonging to entities in the healthcare, education, and government sectors. The bot is written in Golang and implements wormable capabilities, experts reported attacks against entities in the government, education, and finance sectors. Pierluigi Paganini.

Education

Education Government Libraries Mining

Chinese APT Group Uses New Tradecraft to Live Off the Land

Data Breach Today

JUNE 26, 2023

Group Targeting Transportation, Construction, Government Agencies, CrowdStrike Says A Chinese state hacker is using novel tradecraft to gain initial access to victim systems, according to CrowdStrike.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Education Communications Government

Government By Numbers: Some Interesting Insights

John Battelle's Searchblog

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Of course, were such a hypothesis true, one might imagine that the over percentage of GDP represented by government workers would have gone *down* over the past few decades. For example, check out this chart of what’s growing in our government, and what’s not: Aha! Now, education is, in the main, a government enterprise.

Government

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Is Gelsemium APT behind a targeted attack in Southeast Asian Government?

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A stealthy APT group tracked as Gelsemium was observed targeting a Southeast Asian government between 2022 and 2023. Palo Alto Unit42 researchers an APT group tracked as Gelsemium targeting a Southeast Asian government. The experts tracked the cluster as CL-STA-0046, the malicious activity spanned over six months between 2022-2023.

Government

Government Manufacturing Education Access

To Make the Internet of Things Safe, Start with Manufacturing

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Typically, when they are manufactured, IoT devices receive their initial identity in the form of a “digital birth certificate.” Therefore, manufacturing is the first critical link in the chain to establish trust across the IoT. Digitally signing software and firmware to ensure integrity and protect from malware.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing IoT Authentication Security

The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 22, 2021

As more information about IoT device vulnerabilities is published, the pressure on industry and government authorities to enhance security standards might be reaching a tipping point. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large. government, standards will not apply to the IoT market at-large.

IoT

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Rhysida ransomware gang claimed China Energy hack

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.” reads the joint advisory.

Ransomware

Ransomware Manufacturing Education Libraries

NEW TECH: DataLocker introduces encrypted flash drive — with key pad

The Last Watchdog

JULY 30, 2018

DataLocker honed its patented approach to manufacturing encrypted portable drives and landed some key military and government clients early on; the company has continued branching out ever since. A chance meeting – in an elevator, no less – led to Kim veering over to the cybersecurity industry. LW: What’s the market for this?

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Rhysida ransomware group hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital in London

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the gang’s Tor leak site, at least 62 companies are victims of the operation. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware

Ransomware Manufacturing Education Libraries

Rhysida ransomware group hacked Abdali Hospital in Jordan

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the gang’s Tor leak site, at least 62 companies are victims of the operation. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware

Ransomware Manufacturing Education Libraries

News alert: MxD roundtable with White House officials highlights cybersecurity workforce needs

The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

21, 2023 — MxD, the Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute, today hosted a roundtable discussion with the White House Office of the National Cyber Director. Each participating organization is committed to developing cyber skills and programs to train the workforce across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing.

Cybersecurity

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China-linked hackers target government agencies by exploiting flaws in Citrix, Pulse, and F5 systems, and MS Exchange

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

CISA published an advisory on China-linked groups targeting government agencies by exploiting flaws in Microsoft Exchange, Citrix, Pulse, and F5 systems. Chinese state-sponsored hackers have probed US government networks looking for vulnerable networking devices that could be compromised with exploits for recently disclosed vulnerabilities.

Government

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FBI and CISA warn of attacks by Rhysida ransomware gang

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.” ” reads the joint advisory.

Ransomware

Ransomware Manufacturing Education Passwords

State-Sponsored Phishing Campaigns Target 40,000 VIP Individuals

KnowBe4

JULY 5, 2024

The first campaign, “LegalQloud,” is impersonating Microsoft to target government workers and investment bankers in North America. LegalQloud targets governments and investment banks in North America and impersonates the names of >500 legal firms and steals credentials,” Menlo Security writes.

Phishing

Phishing Insurance Manufacturing Government

Prometheus and Grief – two new emerging ransomware gangs targeting enterprises. Mexican Government data is published for sale.

Security Affairs

JUNE 1, 2021

Just recently, the group has published a stolen data allegedly belonging to the Mexican Government which still remains available for sale today, and possibly becoming the first cybercriminal group that has touched a major state in Latin America on such a level. Mexican Government data is published for sale. Pierluigi Paganini.

Sales

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10 manufacturing trends that are changing the industry

IBM Big Data Hub

JUNE 29, 2023

Manufacturing has undergone a major digital transformation in the last few years, with technological advancements, evolving consumer demands and the COVID-19 pandemic serving as major catalysts for change. Here, we’ll discuss the major manufacturing trends that will change the industry in the coming year. Industry 4.0

Manufacturing

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Operation Cronos: law enforcement disrupted the LockBit operation

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Since January 2020, affiliates utilizing LockBit have targeted organizations of diverse sizes spanning critical infrastructure sectors such as financial services, food and agriculture, education, energy, government and emergency services, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.

Energy and Utilities

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Agriculture Financial Services

Steelcase office furniture giant hit by Ryuk ransomware attack

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Steelcase is a US-based furniture company that produces office furniture, architectural and technology products for office environments and the education, health care and retail industries. It is the largest office furniture manufacturer in the world. Steelcase has 13,000 employees and $3.7 billion in 2020.

Ransomware

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 282

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs free for you in your email box. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Rhysida ransomware gang is auctioning data stolen from the British Library

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.” reads the joint advisory.

Libraries

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

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors.

Energy and Utilities

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UNC2529, a new sophisticated cybercrime gang that targets U.S. orgs with 3 malware

Security Affairs

MAY 5, 2021

“For example, UNC2529 used a unique username, masquerading as an account executive for a small California-based electronics manufacturing company, which Mandiant identified through a simple Internet search.” .” states the analysis published by FireEye.

Manufacturing

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GUEST ESSAY: Too many SMBs continue to pay ransomware crooks — exacerbating the problem

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

One report showed ransomware attacks increased by 80 percent in 2022, with manufacturing being one of the most targeted industries. The Costa Rican government declared a national emergency , after attackers crippled govenrment systems and demanded $20 million to restore them go normal.

Ransomware

Ransomware Cleanup Education Manufacturing

Microsoft seized 41 domains used by Iran-linked Bohrium APT

Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2022

The IT giant has seized the domains used by the threat actors employed in its attacks aimed at organizations in tech, transportation, government, and education sectors located in the U.S., Since February, the attacks targeted organizations in critical manufacturing, IT, and Israel’s defense industry. Middle East, and India.

Phishing

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MITRE and CISA publish the 2021 list of most common hardware weaknesses

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The list was published with the intent of raising awareness of common hardware weaknesses through CWE and educating designers and programmers on how to address them as part of the product development lifecycle. . The list includes a total of 12 vulnerabilities entries that had a score from 1.03 to 1.42 (the highest possible score was 2.0).

Manufacturing

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US GOV OFFERS A REWARD OF UP TO $15M FOR INFO ON LOCKBIT GANG MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

government offers rewards of up to $15 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of LockBit ransomware gang members and affiliates. ” reads the press release published by the U.S. “The reads the press release published by DoJ.

Energy and Utilities

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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “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. ” concludes the report.

Energy and Utilities

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The EU AI Act is here. Are you ready?

Collibra

AUGUST 1, 2024

Bias, discrimination, misinformation, data privacy, confidentiality, data security and intellectual property rights are all real concerns when AI is not properly deployed and governed. The companies, organizations and governments that build and deploy AI do as well. You can learn more about Collibra AI Governance here.

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China-linked APT Volt Typhoon linked to KV-Botnet

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. ” The researchers pointed out that the use of the KV-Botnet is limited to China-linked actors.

Communications

Communications Manufacturing Education Government

Rhysida Ransomware group claims to have breached Bayhealth Hospital in Delaware

Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2024

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the gang’s Tor leak site, at least 62 companies are victims of the operation. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware

Ransomware Manufacturing Libraries Education

Cybersecurity agencies published a joint LockBit ransomware advisory

Security Affairs

JUNE 15, 2023

The operation targeted many organizations in critical infrastructure sectors, including financial services, food and agriculture, education, energy, government and emergency services, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. law enforcement). According to the French ANSSI cybersecurity agency, LockBit 3.0

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BEST PRACTICES: Mock phishing attacks prep employees to avoid being socially engineered

The Last Watchdog

MAY 1, 2019

In 2015, penetration tester Oliver Münchow was asked by a Swiss bank to come up with a better way to test and educate bank employees so that passwords never left the network perimeter. Customers in financial services, energy, government, healthcare and manufacturing sectors are using its testing and training modules.

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Phishing Financial Services Manufacturing Education

Estonian National charged with helping Russia acquire U.S. hacking tools and electronics

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. manufacturers on behalf of Russian end-users, including defense contractors and other Russian government agencies.

Computer and Electronics

Computer and Electronics Military Manufacturing Government

FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

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 researchers pointed out that the use of the KV-Botnet is limited to China-linked actors.

Energy and Utilities

Energy and Utilities Communications Military Access

IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The only way to tackle this challenge is to educate the users about these threats and their potential implications. Users could leave all the responsibility to governments and other institutions. The Flaws in Manufacturing Process. Manufacturers saw this as an opportunity and rushed in to grab their own piece of the IoT market.

IoT

IoT Cybersecurity Manufacturing Passwords

Researchers released a free decryption tool for the Rhysida Ransomware

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. According to the gang’s Tor leak site, at least 62 companies are victims of the operation. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Ransomware

Ransomware Encryption Paper Manufacturing

Port of Seattle confirmed that Rhysida ransomware gang was behind the August attack

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The ransomware gang hit organizations in multiple industries, including the education, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and government sectors. Port of Seattle confirmed on Friday that the Rhysida ransomware group was behind the cyberattack. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023.

Ransomware

Ransomware Manufacturing Education Encryption

More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Since January 2020, affiliates utilizing LockBit have targeted organizations of diverse sizes spanning critical infrastructure sectors such as financial services, food and agriculture, education, energy, government and emergency services, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.

Energy and Utilities

Energy and Utilities Ransomware Manufacturing Agriculture

The Orion blockchain database: Empowering multi-party data governance

IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 7, 2023

For instance, in response to sustainability trends, product manufacturers may need to prove the carbon footprint of their products to regulators and clients. Orion can serve as a robust repository for storing the carbon footprint data of all product components, provided by part manufacturers.

Blockchain

Blockchain Government Authentication Manufacturing

China-linked Flax Typhoon APT targets Taiwan

Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2023

Microsoft has not observed The group has been active since mid-2021, it focuses on government agencies and education, critical manufacturing, and information technology organizations in Taiwan. The group relies on tools built into the operating system, along with some legitimate software.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Education Access Government

Updated Kmsdx botnet targets IoT devices

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2023

The malicious code was used in attacks targeting multiple sectors including the gaming industry, technology industry, and luxury car manufacturers. The bot targets private gaming servers, cloud hosting providers, and certain government and educational sites. ” reads the report published by Akamai.

IoT

IoT Mining Manufacturing Education

Leveraging IBM Cloud for electronic design automation (EDA) workloads

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Electronic design automation (EDA) is a market segment consisting of software, hardware and services with the goal of assisting in the definition, planning, design, implementation, verification and subsequent manufacturing of semiconductor devices (or chips). This area of focus is known as design for manufacturability (DFM).

Cloud

Cloud Computer and Electronics Manufacturing Marketing

A component in Huawei network appliances could be used to take down Germany’s telecoms networks

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2023

German government warns that technology to regulate power consumption in Huawei network appliances could be used for sabotage purposes. government officials as well as European security authorities, which have warned of the risks associated with Chinese telecoms equipment.” The activity will be completed in the coming months.

Government

Government Communications Risk Cybersecurity

China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the most recent campaign, the group targeted organizations in the communications, manufacturing, utility, transportation, construction, maritime, government, information technology, and education sectors. government neutralized the Volt Typhoon botnet taking over its C2 and deleting the bot from infected devices.

e-Discovery

e-Discovery Communications Ransomware Government

FritzFrog P2P Botnet is back and targets Healthcare, Education and Government Sectors

Chinese APT Group Uses New Tradecraft to Live Off the Land

Trending Sources

Government By Numbers: Some Interesting Insights

Is Gelsemium APT behind a targeted attack in Southeast Asian Government?

To Make the Internet of Things Safe, Start with Manufacturing

The IoT Cybersecurity Act of 2020: Implications for Devices

Rhysida ransomware gang claimed China Energy hack

NEW TECH: DataLocker introduces encrypted flash drive — with key pad

Rhysida ransomware group hacked King Edward VII’s Hospital in London

Rhysida ransomware group hacked Abdali Hospital in Jordan

News alert: MxD roundtable with White House officials highlights cybersecurity workforce needs

China-linked hackers target government agencies by exploiting flaws in Citrix, Pulse, and F5 systems, and MS Exchange

FBI and CISA warn of attacks by Rhysida ransomware gang

State-Sponsored Phishing Campaigns Target 40,000 VIP Individuals

Prometheus and Grief – two new emerging ransomware gangs targeting enterprises. Mexican Government data is published for sale.

10 manufacturing trends that are changing the industry

Operation Cronos: law enforcement disrupted the LockBit operation

Steelcase office furniture giant hit by Ryuk ransomware attack

Security Affairs newsletter Round 282

Rhysida ransomware gang is auctioning data stolen from the British Library

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

UNC2529, a new sophisticated cybercrime gang that targets U.S. orgs with 3 malware

GUEST ESSAY: Too many SMBs continue to pay ransomware crooks — exacerbating the problem

Microsoft seized 41 domains used by Iran-linked Bohrium APT

MITRE and CISA publish the 2021 list of most common hardware weaknesses

US GOV OFFERS A REWARD OF UP TO $15M FOR INFO ON LOCKBIT GANG MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

The EU AI Act is here. Are you ready?

China-linked APT Volt Typhoon linked to KV-Botnet

Rhysida Ransomware group claims to have breached Bayhealth Hospital in Delaware

Cybersecurity agencies published a joint LockBit ransomware advisory

BEST PRACTICES: Mock phishing attacks prep employees to avoid being socially engineered

Estonian National charged with helping Russia acquire U.S. hacking tools and electronics

FBI chief says China is preparing to attack US critical infrastructure

IoT Cybersecurity: 5 Major Vulnerabilities and How to Tackle Them

Researchers released a free decryption tool for the Rhysida Ransomware

Port of Seattle confirmed that Rhysida ransomware gang was behind the August attack

More details about Operation Cronos that disrupted Lockbit operation

The Orion blockchain database: Empowering multi-party data governance

China-linked Flax Typhoon APT targets Taiwan

Updated Kmsdx botnet targets IoT devices

Leveraging IBM Cloud for electronic design automation (EDA) workloads

A component in Huawei network appliances could be used to take down Germany’s telecoms networks

China’s Volt Typhoon botnet has re-emerged

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