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Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.
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Pegasus spyware could target iOS devices, says Group-IB

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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A recent analysis by Group-IB sheds light on the alarming potential of Pegasus spyware, exploring wider implications for the famed security of iOS products.
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Operation Texonto spreads false war info, reveals ESET Research

Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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Operation Texonto, a disinformation scheme targeting Ukrainians with war-related false information via spam emails, has been discovered by ESET Research.
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Half-year surge in cyber attacks on infrastructure, says Dragos

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Worldwide cybersecurity expert Dragos reports a 50% surge in politically motivated cyberattacks and new threat clusters targeting critical infrastructure.
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Breaking down Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030

Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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Australia's Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030, aimed toward transforming the nation from highly vulnerable to a global cyber risk leader, embarks on its urgent 'Phase One', following a 14% rise in cyber attacks last year.
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Ivanti VPN vulnerabilities exploited by suspected espionage group UNC5221

Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Suspected espionage group UNC5221 exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti VPN and security appliances, using multiple custom malware families for post-exploitation espionage.
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Cyberint report explores digital dynamics of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Cyberint releases report on digital warfare trends in Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, highlighting increased hacktivism.
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Google Cloud unveils cybersecurity predictions for 2024 in new report

Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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Google Cloud reveals cybersecurity predictions for 2024, highlighting the continued evolution of cyber threats.
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Kaspersky reveals extensive report on Asian Advanced Persistent Threat groups

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Kaspersky unveils a comprehensive report on Asian APT groups, providing detailed insights into global cyber threat incidents.
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Palo Alto Networks uncovers hackers targeting diplomats

Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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While attacks on diplomatic organisations are common, Cloaked Ursa focuses on the diplomats themselves more than the countries they represent, Unit 42 finds.
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Two-step phishing attacks, cyber-espionage increasing

Thu, 15th Jun 2023
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Cybercrime has become the world's third largest economy, and estimated to generate $8 trillion by the end of 2023.
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Chinese cyberespionage group targets U.S. Govt and Defense

Fri, 26th May 2023
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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.
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Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Mandiant has assessed with high confidence that APT43 is a moderately-sophisticated cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime.
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A deep dive into a Corporate Espionage operation

Tue, 4th Oct 2022
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Rise in hybrid cyberattacks targeting small companies sparks concern over vulnerability exploits, as corporate espionage becomes widespread.
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Cyberespionage group Worok targeting companies, governments

Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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ESET researchers have discovered a previously unknown cyberespionage group that targets various high-profile companies and local governments.
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Russian, Ukraine-themed war lure of choice for cyber espionage

Fri, 8th Apr 2022
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Russian and Ukraine-themed war documents have become the lure of choice for cyber espionage, according to a new analysis from Check Point Research.
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ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
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At least nine global organisations compromised by new active cyber-espionage campaign

Wed, 10th Nov 2021
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A new active cyber-espionage campaign has compromised global organisations in the defence, education, energy, healthcare and technology sectors.
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Android espionage: ESET uncovers BladeHawk campaign via Facebook

Wed, 8th Sep 2021
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ESET researchers uncover targeted mobile espionage campaign against Kurdish group, distributed via Facebook profiles.
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Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage up their game

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Advanced threat actors engaged in cyberespionage in the Asia Pacific have upped their game in a new campaign, according to Kaspersky.