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Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats

While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing
Phishing

Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing

Cybercrime has become the world's third largest economy, and estimated to generate $8 trillion by the end of 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense

The NSA has issued a cybersecurity advisory highlighting a cluster of activity it attributes to a People's Republic of China state-sponsored threat group.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group

Mandiant has assessed with high confidence that APT43 is a moderately-sophisticated cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation
Hyperscale

A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation

Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.

By Martin Zugec • 8 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments
Cybersecurity

Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments

ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2022
Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage
Cybersecurity

Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage

Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign
Health Technologies

At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign

A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021
Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook
Facebook

Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook

ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game
Cybersecurity

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game

Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Apr 2021
Cyber-espionage growing problem for APAC region, report finds
Data Loss Prevention

Cyber-espionage growing problem for APAC region, report finds

Asia-Pacific public sector at highest risk for cyber-espionage attacks, says new Verizon Cyber-Espionage Report. APAC also hit hardest worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign
Email Security

Check Point uncovers five year cyber espionage campaign

Naikon's primary method is exploit the trust and diplomatic relations between departments and governments to increase the chances of its attack succeeding.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2020
Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture
Firewalls

Fortinet cyber threat report paints bleak picture

The report reveals cybercriminals are maximising global economic and political realities to further enable their goal.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

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CPR uncovers cyber espionage campaign targeting SEA governments
Malware

CPR uncovers cyber espionage campaign targeting SEA governments

Check Point Research (CPR) has revealed an ongoing cyber espionage campaign expand to target more Southeast Asian governments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
China-based threat group targeting SE Asia, says Mandiant
Malware

China-based threat group targeting SE Asia, says Mandiant

Identified as UNC4191, this cyber espionage threat leverages USB devices as an initial infection vector, concentrates on the Philippines, and has a China nexus.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat
Software-as-a-Service

Major wake-up call needed after increased cyber threat

Hospitals, banks and other essential services face rising disruption as attackers exploit cloud blind spots and lean security teams.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand’s critical infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks

Banks and public services face rising disruption as attackers eye energy and water networks, with millions already lost to cyber incidents.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021