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

Security Affairs

.” At the time of the report, although Mandiant has no evidence about the purposes of the attacks, the broad targeting across multiple industries and the choosing of targets of a global scale, suggests that the attackers could be financially motivated. ” Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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Russia-linked APT28 compromised Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to facilitate cyber operations

Security Affairs

. “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.

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Group-IB presents its annual report on global threats to stability in cyberspace

Security Affairs

According to Group-IB’s experts, the most frustrating trend of 2019 was the use of cyberweapons in military operations. The new “ Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 ” report describes attacks on various industries and critical infrastructure facilities, as well as campaigns aimed at destabilization of the Internet in certain countries.

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MY TAKE: Michigan’s cybersecurity readiness initiatives provide roadmap others should follow

The Last Watchdog

Other hubs followed at military bases, other state universities and even a high school and a non-profit community arts and tech center. The early Cyber Range hubs were mainly used to help educate and certify military technicians and cybersecurity professionals at selected companies. They answered, yes. Shoring up weak links.

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Seniors Targeted in Penny Stock Scam

Security Affairs

Investors thought they were financially supporting efforts to develop radiation protection products that would eventually get marketed to the medical and military industries and generate substantial returns. Three defendants associated with the case raised $4.9 million from investors but misrepresented the purposes for those funds.

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In a Few Days, Credit Freezes Will Be Fee-Free

Krebs on Security

There are dozens of private companies that specialize in providing consumer credit reports and scores to specific industries, including real estate brokers, landlords, insurers, debt buyers, employers, banks, casinos and retail stores. citizens. My guess is the vast majority of Americans have never heard of most of these companies.

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FTC Defends Expansive Privacy and Data Security ANPR at Public Forum

Data Matters

On Thursday, September 8, the FTC hosted a public forum on the notice, featuring remarks by Chair Khan, Commissioner Bedoya, and panels featuring guests representing industry and consumer interests. The participants in each panel were: Panel 1: Industry Perspectives (Moderator: Olivier Sylvain, Bureau of Consumer Protection).

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