Security Affairs

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Rhysida Ransomware group claims to have breached Bayhealth Hospital in Delaware and offers alleged stolen data for 25 BTC. The Rhysida Ransomware group claims to have breached Bayhealth Hospital and added the hospital to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023.

Ransomware 342

Ransomware Manufacturing Libraries Education 342

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Microsoft seized dozens of malicious domains used by the China-linked APT15 group to target organizations worldwide. APT15 has been active since at least 2010, it conducted cyber espionage campaigns against targets worldwide in several industries, including defense, high tech, energy, government, aerospace, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing 342

Manufacturing Phishing Government Security 342

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Government offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could help locate, identify, or arrest members of the Hive ransomware group. The US Department of State announced rewards up to $10,000,000 for information leading to the identification and/or location of the leaders of the Hive ransomware group.

Ransomware 342

Ransomware Blockchain Manufacturing Analytics 342

Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2020

ZLab researchers spotted a new malicious espionage activity targeting Italian companies operating worldwide in the manufacturing sector. The group behind this activity is the same we identified in the past malicious operations described in Roma225 (12/2018), Hagga (08/2019), Mana (09/2019), YAKKA (01/2020). Introduction.

Manufacturing 362

Manufacturing e-Delivery IT Security 362

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Iran-linked APT group Pioneer Kitten is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers. Iran-linked APT group Pioneer Kitten, also known as Fox Kitten or Parisite, is now trying to monetize its efforts by selling access to some of the networks it has hacked to other hackers.

Access 325

Access Financial Services Retail Insurance 325

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Apple drops its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, due to the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. Apple is seeking to drop its lawsuit against Israeli spyware company NSO Group , citing the risk of “threat intelligence” information exposure. ” reads the court filing.

Risk 300

Risk Government Manufacturing IT 300

Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2020

The Vietnam-linked cyberespionage group tracked as APT32 carried out hacking campaigns against Chinese entities to collect intelligence on the COVID-19 crisis. Vietnam-linked APT group APT32 , also known as OceanLotus and APT-C-00, carried out cyber espionage campaigns against Chinese entities to gather intelligence on the COVID-19 crisis.

Government 314

Government Phishing Manufacturing Cybersecurity 314

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Meet Balikbayan Foxes: a threat group impersonating the Philippine gov’t. Experts uncovered a new threat actor, tracked as Balikbayan Foxes, that is impersonating the Philippine government to spread malware. . Victims of the group are located in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. . ” concludes the report. .

Healthcare 279

Healthcare Phishing Government Manufacturing 279

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Symantec researchers reported that cyberespionage group APT41 targeted organizations in Hong Kong in a campaign that is a likely continuation of the Operation CuckooBees activity detailed by Cybereason in May. Winnti (aka APT41 , Axiom, Barium , Blackfly) is a cyberespionage group that has been active since at least 2007.

File names 327

File names Encryption Manufacturing Libraries 327

Security Affairs

JANUARY 26, 2023

The BlackCat Ransomware group claims to have hacked SOLAR INDUSTRIES INDIA and to have stolen 2TB of “secret military data.” The BlackCat Ransomware group claims to have breached the company infrastructure and to have stolen 2TB of data, including secret military data related to weapons production.

Military 246

Military Manufacturing Ransomware Mining 246

Security Affairs

MARCH 5, 2019

A cyber-espionage group, tracked as APT40, apparently linked to the Chinese government is focused on targeting countries important to the country’s Belt and Road Initiative. The cyber-espionage group tracked as APT40 (aka TEMP. Periscope , TEMP. ” reads the analysis published by FireEye. ” continues the analysis.

Phishing 272

Phishing Passwords Government Manufacturing 272

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Researchers from threat hunting and intelligence firm Group-IB have detected a successful attack by a ransomware gang tracked as OldGremlin. Group-IB , a global threat hunting and intelligence company headquartered in Singapore, has detected a successful attack by a ransomware gang, codenamed OldGremlin. Unsought invoice.

Ransomware 304

Ransomware Phishing Encryption Authentication 304

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the seizure of the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group. The FBI seized the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group and replaced the home page with the announcement of the seizure. the fashion giant Moncler , the Swissport , NCR , and Western Digital.

Ransomware 329

Ransomware IT Access Manufacturing 329

Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2022

has indicted four Russian government employees for their involvement in attacks on entities in critical infrastructure. has indicted four Russian government employees for their role in cyberattacks targeting hundreds of companies and organizations in the energy sector worldwide between 2012 and 2018. ” states the DoJ.

Energy and Utilities 292

Energy and Utilities Government Cybersecurity Military 292

Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2022

China-linked Curious Gorge APT is targeting Russian government agencies, Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG) warns. Google Threat Analysis Group (TAG) reported that an APT group linked to China’s People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force (PLA SSF), tracked as Curious Gorge , is targeting Russian government agencies.

Manufacturing 342

Manufacturing Phishing Passwords Military 342

Security Affairs

MARCH 15, 2023

Top aviation company Safran Group left itself vulnerable to cyberattacks, likely for well over a year, underlining how vulnerable big aviation firms are to threat actors, according to research by Cybernews. According to its own estimates, Safran Group ’s revenue for 2022 was above €19 billion.

Manufacturing 246

Manufacturing Access Risk IT 246

Security Affairs

JULY 23, 2019

ESET researchers reported that China-linked cyberespionage group APT15 has been using a previously undocumented backdoor for more than two years. Experts discovered that since December 2016, the APT15 group has been using the previously undocumented backdoor dubbed Okrum. ” reads the report published by ESET.

Communications 277

Communications Manufacturing Encryption Security 277

Security Affairs

APRIL 3, 2019

The OceanLotus APT group, also known as APT32 or Cobalt Kitty , leverages a steganography-based loader to deliver backdoors on compromised systems. The APT32 group, also known as OceanLotus Group, has been active since at least 2013, according to the experts it is a state-sponsored hacking group. Pierluigi Paganini.

Libraries 267

Libraries Encryption Communications Manufacturing 267

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2020

Israel ‘s defence ministry announced to have foiled an attempted cyber attack by a foreign threat actors group targeting the country’s defence manufacturers. According to the officials, the attack was launched by “an international cyber group called ‘ Lazarus.’

Agriculture 363

Agriculture Manufacturing Phishing Passwords 363

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have hacked the Chinese state-owned energy conglomerate China Energy Engineering Corporation. China Energy Engineering Group ranks 3rd in ENR Top 150 Global Engineering Design Firms and 13th in ENR Top 250 Global Contractors. The Rhysida ransomware group has been active since May 2023.

Ransomware 357

Ransomware Manufacturing Education Libraries 357

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

According to Group-IB’s report findings, Asia is one of the most actively attacked regions in the world, the company presented latest cybercrime trends. According to Group-IB’s report findings, Asia is one of the most actively attacked regions in the world. Espionage as one of the main APT groups’ goals.

Phishing 272

Phishing Manufacturing Marketing Blockchain 272

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Pierluigi Paganini.

Government 246

Government Communications Ransomware Manufacturing 246

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced the seizure of the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group. The FBI seized the Tor leak site of the AlphV/Blackcat ransomware group and replaced the home page with the announcement of the seizure. the fashion giant Moncler , the Swissport , NCR , and Western Digital.

Ransomware 278

Ransomware IT Access Manufacturing 278

Security Affairs

JULY 15, 2022

The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) researchers linked the activity of the Holy Ghost ransomware (H0lyGh0st) operation to a North Korea-linked group they tracked as DEV-0530. The list of victims includes manufacturing organizations, banks, schools, and event and meeting planning companies. ” concludes Microsoft.

Ransomware 362

Ransomware Encryption Government Manufacturing 362

Security Affairs

JUNE 26, 2023

China-linked APT group VANGUARD PANDA, aka Volt Typhoon, was spotted observing a novel tradecraft to gain initial access to target networks. CrowdStrike researchers observed the China-linked APT group VANGUARD PANDA, aka Volt Typhoon , using a novel tradecraft to gain initial access to target networks. ” concludes the report.

Cleanup 246

Cleanup Libraries Access Manufacturing 246

Security Affairs

MARCH 8, 2022

. “As of January 2022, the FBI has identified at least 52 entities across 10 critical infrastructure sectors affected by RagnarLocker ransomware, including entities in the critical manufacturing, energy, financial services, government, and information technology sectors,” reads the FBI’s flash alert.

Ransomware 265

Ransomware Passwords Financial Services Manufacturing 265

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The FBI and CISA warn of attacks carried out by the Rhysida ransomware group against organizations across multiple industry sectors. The report is part of the ongoing #StopRansomware effort that disseminates advisories about tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with ransomware groups.

Ransomware 340

Ransomware Manufacturing Education Passwords 340

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A cyberespionage group, tracked as Witchetty, used steganography to hide a previously undocumented backdoor in a Windows logo. The group used the backdoor in attacks against Middle Eastern governments. The group used the backdoor in attacks against Middle Eastern governments.

Manufacturing 343

Manufacturing Government Cybersecurity IT 343

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

government offers rewards of up to $10 million for information that could lead to the identification or location of ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang leaders. This additional reward aims to target affiliated and initial access brokers involved and that facilitated the attacks of the group. critical infrastructure.”

Ransomware 346

Ransomware Government Manufacturing Access 346

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. CISA published a security advisory warning of a wave of attacks carried out by China-linked APT groups affiliated with China’s Ministry of State Security.

Government 263

Government Energy and Utilities Healthcare Access 263

Security Affairs

MAY 16, 2021

” reads the statement published by the group on its leak site. As proof of the hack, the group published several ID cards, personal documents, contracts, and a screenshot of the folders containing stolen data. The group also announced to have hacked the Asian branch of Axa and stole three terabytes of data.

Ransomware 361

Ransomware Manufacturing Communications Risk 361

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The ransomware operation has been active since late December 2019, the FBI published two flash alert to warn of the operation of the group. The Ragnar Locker group focuses on extortion, in some cases it did not deploy ransomware, instead it only stole the victim’s data threatening to leak it.

Ransomware 347

Ransomware Financial Services Manufacturing Government 347

Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) are warning of an ongoing Avaddon ransomware campaign targeting organizations worldwide in multiple industries, including government, finance, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Ransomware 349

Ransomware Manufacturing Phishing Encryption 349

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

. “This trend is believed to be a response to the encouragement from ALPHV Blackcat administrators, who urged affiliates to focus their efforts on hospitals following operational actions against the group and its infrastructure in early December 2023.” reads the press release. “To

Ransomware 342

Ransomware Government Insurance Manufacturing 342

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on the British Library that has caused a major IT outage. The ransomware group claims to have stolen a substantial trove of ‘impressive data’ and is auctioning it for 20 BTC. The victims of the group are “targets of opportunity.”

Libraries 351

Libraries Ransomware Manufacturing Education 351

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Alleged Vietnamese Ocean Lotus (APT32) hackers breached the networks of the car manufacturers BMW and Hyundai to steal automotive trade secrets. According to German media, hackers suspected to be members of the Vietnam-linked APT Ocean Lotus ( APT32 ) group breached the networks of the car manufacturers BMW and Hyundai.

Manufacturing 246

Manufacturing Government Security IT 246

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Microsoft warns of Vietnam-linked Bismuth group that is deploying cryptocurrency miner while continues its cyberespionage campaigns. Researchers from Microsoft reported that the Vietnam-linked Bismuth group, aka OceanLotus , Cobalt Kitty , or APT32 , is deploying cryptocurrency miners while continues its cyberespionage campaigns.

Mining 342

Mining Manufacturing Government Phishing 342