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Hackers are targeting Soliton FileZen file-sharing servers

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Threat actors are exploiting two flaws in the popular file-sharing server FileZen to steal sensitive data from businesses and government organizations. The vendor recommended changing system administrator account, reset access control, and installing the latest available version.

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FBI and CISA published a new advisory on AvosLocker ransomware

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This joint CSA updates the advisory published by the US Government on March 17, 2022. AvosLocker affiliates use legitimate software and open-source remote system administration tools to compromise the victims’ networks.

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US govt agencies share details of the China-linked espionage malware Taidoor

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China-linked hackers carried out cyber espionage campaigns targeting governments, corporations, and think tanks with TAIDOOR malware. “CISA encourages users and administrators to review Malware Analysis Report MAR-10292089-1.v1 “CISA encourages users and administrators to review Malware Analysis Report MAR-10292089-1.v1

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Russia-linked APT28 uses fake Windows Update instructions to target Ukraine govt bodies

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CERT-UA warns of a spear-phishing campaign conducted by APT28 group targeting Ukrainian government bodies with fake ‘Windows Update’ guides. Russia-linked APT28 group is targeting Ukrainian government bodies with fake ‘Windows Update’ guides, Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warns.

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Hacker breaches key Russian ministry in blink of an eye

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No wonder Russia has been preparing to cut itself off from the global internet, hoping to move key government institutions to a sovereign Runet – a pan-Russian web limited to the Federation – to make them less prone to cyber attacks. Ideally, VNC should be used only with authenticated users, such as system administrators.

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CISA’s MAR warns of North Korean BLINDINGCAN RAT

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The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a Malware Analysis Report (MAR) that includes technical details about a new strain of malware, tracked as BLINDINGCAN, that was attributed to North Korea. ” reads the CISA’s MAR report. In April, the U.S.

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China-linked APT BlackTech was spotted hiding in Cisco router firmware

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The group targeted organizations in multiple sectors, including defense, government, electronics, telecommunication, technology, media, telecommunication industries. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S.